($1,281+) Anaheim, CA to Columbus, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Columbus, OH

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,235-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Columbus, Ohio, with costs ranging from $1,253 - $11,206. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $406 - $2,708. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Anaheim and Columbus. Local movers in Anaheim typically start around $182 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Anaheim to Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $5,441
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,380 - $7,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,477 - $11,206

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 Anaheim to Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Columbus, OH

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Columbus, 70% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Anaheim to Columbus?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Ohio Association of Movers 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 Anaheim, CA to Columbus, OH

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,709 and $6,135. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Anaheim costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Anaheim to Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,709 - $3,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,103 - $4,667
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,008 - $6,135

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $203 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Columbus, OH, 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 $948 in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim to Columbus?

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 Anaheim, CA to Columbus, OH

Truck rentals from Anaheim, California, to Columbus, Ohio, range from $1,268 - $3,756 for the 2,235-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $963 - $1,100
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Anaheim to Columbus based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,268 - $2,353
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,442 - $2,772
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,769 - $3,756

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $203 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $88 and $440 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $963 - $1,100 in fuel for the 2,235-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $948 in Anaheim, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim to Columbus?

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 Anaheim, CA to Columbus, OH

If you're moving a larger household from Anaheim, 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 Columbus, Ohio.

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 $1,788 and $3,696.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Anaheim to Columbus:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,538 - $2,789
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,788 - $3,696
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,286 - $4,858

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 $102 and $203.
• 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 Anaheim, California, for roughly five hours typically average $948.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim to Columbus?

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: Anaheim, CA vs Columbus, OH

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

The 2,235-mile move from Anaheim, CA, to Columbus, OH, costs between $1,253 and $11,206 with full-service movers, $1,709 - $6,135 with a moving container, and $1,268 - $3,756 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,380 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Columbus tend to point to low cost of living and delicious food, though bad drivers and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Ohio State University and The State of Ohio.