($1,373+) Los Angeles, CA to Durham, NC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Durham, NC

Hiring full-service movers from Los Angeles, California, to Durham, North Carolina, costs between $1,292 and $11,534. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,530-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $410 - $2,736, 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 Los Angeles and Durham. For a rough baseline, movers based in Los Angeles tend to start around $200 plus $100/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 Los Angeles to Durham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,292 - $5,857
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,805 - $7,375
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,224 - $11,534

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 Durham.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Durham, NC

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Durham, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Los Angeles, CA to Durham, NC

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Durham, North Carolina, cost between $1,799 and $6,597. 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 Durham. 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 Durham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,799 - $3,521
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,449 - $4,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,083 - $6,597

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $958 in Los Angeles, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $103 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $205 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Durham, NC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to Durham?

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 Durham, NC

A rental truck for this 2,530-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Durham, North Carolina, costs between $1,471 and $3,961. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,101 - $1,259
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $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 Durham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,471 - $2,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,547 - $3,325
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,012 - $3,961

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $205 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 $958 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,530-mile drive falls between $1,101 and $1,259, 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 $68 and $410 to your total.

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

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 Durham, NC

If you're moving a larger household from Los Angeles, 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 Durham, North Carolina.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,791 and $3,842.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,620 - $3,108
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,791 - $3,842
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,467 - $5,384

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 $103 - $205 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 $958.

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

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, CA vs Durham, NC

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Durham, 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 Durham, NC, 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 $1,292 - $11,534 on the 2,530-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,799 - $6,597, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,471 - $3,961. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,805 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Durham tend to point to low cost of living and quality education, though terrible traffic and high crime rate come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Duke University & Duke Univ. Health System and IBM.