($1,485+) Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL

Full-service movers for the 2,549-mile relocation from Los Angeles, California, to St. Petersburg, Florida, cost between $1,370 and $12,853. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $415 - $2,768, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Los Angeles typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,370 - $6,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,800 - $8,223
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,512 - $12,853

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In St. Petersburg, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg?

Movers licensed to operate in Florida are typically members of the Professional Movers Association of Florida, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to St. Petersburg, Florida, cost between $1,946 and $6,784. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Los Angeles typically runs around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,946 - $3,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,349 - $5,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,575 - $6,784

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $104 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $208 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $969 in Los Angeles, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your St. Petersburg, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to St. Petersburg?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL

A rental truck for this 2,549-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to St. Petersburg, Florida, costs between $1,515 and $4,241. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,122 - $1,283
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,515 - $2,789
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,640 - $3,354
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,032 - $4,241

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,122 - $1,283 for the 2,549-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $969.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,549-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $208 per night, adding $415 - $623 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $69 and $415.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Los Angeles, CA to St. Petersburg, FL

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to St. Petersburg, Florida.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,057 and $3,909.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,735 - $3,262
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,057 - $3,909
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,779 - $5,428

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $104 and $208.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly five hours typically average $969.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to St. Petersburg?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, CA vs St. Petersburg, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in St. Petersburg, side by side with Los Angeles on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.