($1,505+) Long Beach, CA to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Baltimore, MD

Hiring full-service movers from Long Beach, California, to Baltimore, Maryland, costs between $1,249 and $12,260. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,657-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $403 - $2,688, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Long Beach and Baltimore. For a rough baseline, movers based in Long Beach tend to start around $162 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Long Beach to Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $5,702
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,825 - $7,608
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,051 - $12,260

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 Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Baltimore, 70% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Long Beach to Baltimore?

All three below meet the standards set by the Maryland Motor Truck Association, the group most Maryland 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 Long Beach, CA to Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,890 and $6,616. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Long Beach typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Long Beach to Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,890 - $3,633
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,474 - $4,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,443 - $6,616

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $101 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $202 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Baltimore, MD, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $941 in Long Beach, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Baltimore?

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 Long Beach, CA to Baltimore, MD

Plan on $1,462 - $4,262 for a rental moving truck on the 2,657-mile route from Long Beach, California, to Baltimore, Maryland. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,136 - $1,299
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Long Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Long Beach to Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,462 - $2,691
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,662 - $3,305
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,060 - $4,262

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $202 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 Long Beach, California, usually costs about $941 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,657-mile drive falls between $1,136 and $1,299, 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 $67 and $403 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach to Baltimore?

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 Long Beach, CA to Baltimore, MD

For larger DIY moves from Long Beach, 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 Baltimore, Maryland.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $2,018 and $3,966.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Long Beach to Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,584 - $3,141
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,018 - $3,966
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,781 - $5,674

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $101 - $202 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Long Beach, California, typically costs $941.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Baltimore?

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.

Cost of living: Long Beach, CA vs Baltimore, MD

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Baltimore, side by side with Long Beach 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.

Our take

A move from Long Beach, CA, to Baltimore, MD, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,249 - $12,260 on the 2,657-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,890 - $6,616, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,462 - $4,262. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,825 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Social Security Administration and Laureate International Universities.