($1,374+) Long Beach, CA to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,466-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with costs ranging from $1,284 - $12,764. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $392 - $2,616. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Long Beach and Winston-Salem. Local movers in Long Beach typically start around $162 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,284 - $6,282
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,704 - $7,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,179 - $12,764

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 Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the North Carolina Movers Association, the group most North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,948 and $6,647. 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 Winston-Salem. 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 Winston-Salem:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,948 - $3,770
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,501 - $5,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,174 - $6,647

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 $916, 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 Winston-Salem, NC, 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 Long Beach to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,466 miles from Long Beach, California, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, running $1,417 - $4,208. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,026 - $1,173
• 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

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,417 - $2,798
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,566 - $3,198
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,918 - $4,208

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,026 - $1,173 for the 2,466-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 Long Beach, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $916.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,466-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $196 per night, adding $392 - $589 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $65 and $392.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach to Winston-Salem?

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 Winston-Salem, NC

If you're moving a larger household from Long Beach, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,903 and $4,035.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,603 - $3,168
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,903 - $4,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,620 - $5,372

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $98 and $196.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly five hours typically average $916.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Winston-Salem?

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: Long Beach, CA vs Winston-Salem, NC

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