($804+) Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS Movers
The cost to move from Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS ranges from $1,172 to $8,898, with an average cost of $3,400. Moves can be as low as $804 if you're wanting to DIY it.
This move covers about 1,391 miles and usually takes 3 to 8 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
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Compare moving options from Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS
Moving options from Long Beach to Wichita fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service costs run $1,172 - $8,898 on this route depending on how much you're moving, with an average cost of $3,400, and movers handle all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 41% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 68% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This particular route covers 1,391 miles and typically takes 3 to 8 days depending on the service you pick.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,391-mile route from Long Beach to Wichita, broken down by home size:
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Rental truck | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | $1,172 - $4,811 | $1,324 - $2,396 | $837 - $1,683 | $1,179 - $2,223 |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | $2,875 - $6,156 | $1,690 - $3,243 | $915 - $1,907 | $1,405 - $2,841 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $5,062 - $8,898 | $2,272 - $4,590 | $1,152 - $2,304 | $1,818 - $3,672 |
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS
Full-service movers for the 1,391-mile relocation from Long Beach, California, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $1,172 and $8,898. 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 $391 - $2,608, 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 Long Beach typically charge a base rate around $162 plus $75 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Long Beach to Wichita:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,172 - $4,811
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,875 - $6,156
- 4+ bedrooms: $5,062 - $8,898
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 Long Beach to Wichita.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS
Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Wichita, 64% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing78% of local movers | $652 - $6,520 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready55% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: SOS Moving, LLC | $261 - $1,565/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $391 - $3,130 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage13% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs54% of local movers | $1,304 - $3,912 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $3,260 - $13,040 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $977 - $1,856 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items31% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: SOS Moving, LLC | $1,304 - $3,260 |
| Piano | Any piano type41% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: SOS Moving, LLC | $1,043 - $4,564 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling10% of local movers | $391 - $1,956 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect4% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: Silicon Valley Moving and Storage (CA) | $848 - $2,608 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $391 - $19,560+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $391 - $4,564+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Long Beach to Wichita?
Movers licensed to operate in Kansas are typically members of the Kansas Motor Carriers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in Long Beach, CA. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS
Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $1,324 and $4,590. 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 Wichita. If you go over that window, storage in Long Beach adds around $90/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Long Beach to Wichita:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,324 - $2,396
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,690 - $3,243
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,272 - $4,590
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 Long Beach, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $913, 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 $98 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $196 per month.
- Access: Most major container companies serve both Long Beach, CA, and Wichita, KS, 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a California to Kansas move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,324. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $1,690 - $3,243.
What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Wichita?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Long Beach to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Long Beach:
- Rigo's Moving Company Inc (4.3/5), 12 years in business
- Meathead Movers (4.7/5), 24 years in business
- Best Fit Movers (4.8/5), 8 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS
Truck rentals from Long Beach, California, to Wichita, Kansas, range from $837 - $2,304 for the 1,391-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $577 - $660
- Daily insurance: $39/day
- Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
- Long Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Long Beach to Wichita based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $837 - $1,683
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $915 - $1,907
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,152 - $2,304
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Long Beach to Wichita starts at $837 - $2,304, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($577 - $660), overnight lodging ($196/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for roughly $600 - $1,200 more on top of fuel and lodging to cover meals, equipment, and other extras.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $913.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $577 - $660 for the 1,391-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
- Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $78 and $424, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $196 per night for hotel stops on the 1,391-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $391 - $587.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach to Wichita?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS
Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Long Beach, California, to Wichita, Kansas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.
Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,405 and $2,841.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Long Beach to Wichita:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,179 - $2,223
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,841
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,818 - $3,672
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $913.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $98 and $196 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Wichita?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Wichita fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Long Beach, CA vs Wichita, KS
The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Wichita, side by side with Long Beach on housing, income, and taxes.
| Measure | Long Beach, CA | Wichita, KS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living index | 162 | 83 |
| Average rent | $2,075/mo | $930/mo |
| Median home value | $762,188 | $179,630 |
| Average income | $83,969/yr | $63,072/yr |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| State income tax | Up to 13.3% | Up to 5.7% |
| Walkability score | 73/100 | 35/100 |
| Safety index | 41.42/100 | 50.81/100 |
| Air quality | Good | Moderate |
Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Long Beach, CA, to Wichita, KS, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,172 - $8,898 on the 1,391-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,324 - $4,590 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $837 - $2,304 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,875 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Koch Industries and Spirit AeroSystems.
FAQs: Moving from Long Beach, CA, to Wichita, KS
What is the cheapest way to move from Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $915 - $1,907. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
How much does it cost to move from Long Beach, CA to Wichita, KS?
Costs on this route range from around $804 to $8,898, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,172 and $8,898, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 4 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
What do local movers charge in Long Beach?
Local movers based in Long Beach typically start around $162 as a base rate, plus $75/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in Wichita run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Kansas?
In Kansas, the Transportation Division of the Kansas Corporation Commission monitors, licenses, and regulates intrastate motor carriers like movers. The state’s Corporation Commission issues moving companies operating authority in the form of KCC Numbers, which customers can verify online here before hiring a mover.
What percentage of Long Beach movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 41% of movers in Long Beach handle piano moves, and 31% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.