($1,420+) Los Angeles, CA to Baltimore, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Baltimore, MD

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,644-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Baltimore, Maryland, with prices running from $1,260 - $12,351. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $403 - $2,688 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Los Angeles and Baltimore 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 Baltimore:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,260 - $5,978
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,693 - $7,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,370 - $12,351

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 Baltimore.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Baltimore, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Baltimore, MD

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Baltimore, Maryland, cost between $1,879 and $7,115. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Los Angeles runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,879 - $3,434
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,269 - $5,226
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,324 - $7,115

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $101 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $202 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 $941 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 Baltimore, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Baltimore, MD

Renting a moving truck for the 2,644-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Baltimore, Maryland, costs between $1,435 and $4,266, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,131 - $1,292
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Baltimore based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,435 - $2,696
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,492 - $3,243
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,885 - $4,266

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $941.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,131 - $1,292 for the 2,644-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 $81 and $437, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $202 per night for hotel stops on the 2,644-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $403 - $605.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Baltimore, MD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, to Baltimore, Maryland. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,210 and $4,021.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,708 - $3,282
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,834 - $4,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,527 - $5,475

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 Los Angeles, California, typically costs $941.

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

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.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, 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 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.

Our take

A move from Los Angeles, 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 $1,260 - $12,351 on the 2,644-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,879 - $7,115, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,435 - $4,266. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,693 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.