($1,386+) Long Beach, CA to Charleston, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Charleston, SC

Full-service movers for the 2,483-mile relocation from Long Beach, California, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,421 and $12,173. 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 $426 - $2,840, 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 Long Beach typically charge a base rate around $162 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,421 - $5,996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,878 - $8,026
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,654 - $12,173

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 Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Charleston, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Charleston, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for South Carolina Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in South Carolina beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Long Beach, CA to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,829 and $6,762. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Long Beach typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Long Beach to Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,829 - $3,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,565 - $5,281
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,497 - $6,762

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 $994 in Long Beach, 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 $107 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $213 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 Charleston, SC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Charleston?

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 Charleston, SC

Plan on $1,386 - $4,206 for a rental moving truck on the 2,483-mile route from Long Beach, California, to Charleston, South Carolina. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,122 - $1,282
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Charleston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,386 - $2,965
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,532 - $3,530
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,896 - $4,206

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Long Beach, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $994.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,122 - $1,282 for the 2,483-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 $85 and $462, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $213 per night for hotel stops on the 2,483-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $426 - $639.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach to Charleston?

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 Charleston, SC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Long Beach, California, to Charleston, South Carolina. 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 $1,278 and $3,981.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,748 - $3,220
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,876 - $3,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,744 - $5,409

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Long Beach, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $994.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $107 - $213 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Charleston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Long Beach, CA vs Charleston, SC

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