($1,495+) Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY

Full-service movers for the 2,601-mile relocation from Los Angeles, California, to Rochester, New York, cost between $1,284 and $11,968. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $398 - $2,656, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Los Angeles typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,284 - $5,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,750 - $8,035
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,699 - $11,968

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 Rochester.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Rochester, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Rochester, NY

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Rochester, New York, cost between $1,868 and $6,597. 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 Rochester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,868 - $3,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,398 - $5,192
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,140 - $6,597

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $100 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $199 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Rochester, NY, 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 $930 in Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles to Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

Plan on $1,409 - $4,147 for a rental moving truck on the 2,601-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to Rochester, New York. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,099 - $1,256
• 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 Rochester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,700
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,541 - $3,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,986 - $4,147

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $199 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 $930 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,601-mile drive falls between $1,099 and $1,256, 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 $66 and $398 to your total.

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

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 Rochester, NY

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Los Angeles, California, to Rochester, New York, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,994 and $3,838.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,648 - $3,230
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,994 - $3,838
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,538 - $5,170

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 $100 and $199.
• 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 Los Angeles, California, for roughly five hours typically average $930.

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

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 Rochester, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Rochester, 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 Rochester, NY, 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 $1,284 - $11,968 on the 2,601-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,868 - $6,597, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,409 - $4,147. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,750 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 Wegmans Food Markets and Paychex.