($881+) Long Beach, CA to Corpus Christi, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Corpus Christi, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,502-mile relocation from Long Beach, California, to Corpus Christi, Texas, cost between $1,268 and $9,462. 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 $392 - $2,616, 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 Corpus Christi:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,268 - $4,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,955 - $6,313
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,346 - $9,462

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 Corpus Christi.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Corpus Christi, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Corpus Christi, 64% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Corpus Christi, TX

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Corpus Christi, Texas, cost between $1,404 and $5,006. 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 Corpus Christi. 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 Corpus Christi:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,404 - $2,453
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,777 - $3,642
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,371 - $5,006

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $98 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $196 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $916 in Long Beach, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Corpus Christi, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Corpus Christi?

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 Corpus Christi, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,502-mile move from Long Beach, California, to Corpus Christi, Texas, costs between $899 and $2,480, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $625 - $714
• 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 Corpus Christi based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $899 - $1,809
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $953 - $2,030
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,249 - $2,480

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $625 - $714 for the 1,502-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 1,502-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 Corpus Christi?

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 Corpus Christi, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Long Beach, California, to Corpus Christi, Texas. 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 $1,177 and $2,970.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,202 - $2,323
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,408 - $2,970
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,858 - $3,852

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 $98 - $196 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 Long Beach, California, typically costs $916.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Corpus Christi?

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: Long Beach, CA vs Corpus Christi, TX

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

Our take

A move from Long Beach, CA, to Corpus Christi, TX, 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 $1,268 - $9,462 on the 1,502-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,404 - $5,006, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $899 - $2,480. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,955 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 Corpus Christi tend to point to low cost of living and pleasant winter months, though temperamental weather and high crime rate come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi ISD.