($1,238+) Los Angeles, CA to Columbus, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Columbus, GA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,163-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Columbus, Georgia, with prices running from $1,272 - $11,682. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $385 - $2,568 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Los Angeles and Columbus are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Los Angeles movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,272 - $5,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,500 - $7,507
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,114 - $11,682

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 Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Columbus, GA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbus, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Columbus?

Look for Georgia Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Georgia beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Columbus, GA

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Columbus, Georgia, cost between $1,808 and $6,348. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Columbus. If you go over that window, storage in Los Angeles adds around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,808 - $3,445
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,228 - $4,694
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,088 - $6,348

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Los Angeles, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $899, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $96 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $193 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Los Angeles, CA, and Columbus, GA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to Columbus?

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 Columbus, GA

A rental truck for this 2,163-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Columbus, Georgia, costs between $1,238 and $3,562. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $884 - $1,010
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,238 - $2,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,383 - $2,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,711 - $3,562

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $884 - $1,010 for the 2,163-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 $899.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,163-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $193 per night, adding $385 - $578 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $64 and $385.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to Columbus?

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 Columbus, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Los Angeles, California, to Columbus, Georgia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,764 and $3,532.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $3,071
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,764 - $3,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,347 - $4,978

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Los Angeles, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $899.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $96 - $193 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Columbus?

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 Columbus, GA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Columbus, 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.