($1,102+) Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA

For the 1,893-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana, full-service movers cost between $1,340 and $11,706. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $414 - $2,760 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Los Angeles generally start around $200 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,340 - $5,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,551 - $7,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,572 - $11,706

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 New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New Orleans, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, the group most Louisiana movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,631 and $5,591. 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 New Orleans. 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,631 - $2,996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,171 - $4,111
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,827 - $5,591

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 $966, 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 $104 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $207 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Los Angeles, CA, and New Orleans, LA, 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 New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

A rental truck for this 1,893-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana, costs between $1,160 and $3,156. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $831 - $950
• Daily insurance: $41/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 New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,160 - $2,233
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,267 - $2,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,156

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $207 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Los Angeles, California, usually costs about $966 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,893-mile drive falls between $831 and $950, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $69 and $414 to your total.

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

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 New Orleans, LA

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 Los Angeles, California, to New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,586 and $3,392.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,468 - $2,614
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,586 - $3,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,216 - $4,520

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 $966.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $104 - $207 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 New Orleans?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, CA vs New Orleans, LA

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