($834+) Long Beach, CA to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Long Beach, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $1,213 and $8,898. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,411-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $414 - $2,760, 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 Long Beach and Fort Worth. For a rough baseline, movers based in Long Beach tend to start around $162 plus $75/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 Long Beach to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,213 - $4,780
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,845 - $6,591
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,231 - $8,898

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fort Worth, 53% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,270 and $4,783. 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 Long Beach runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,270 - $2,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,775 - $3,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,390 - $4,783

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $104 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $207 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 $966 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 Fort Worth, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

Plan on $826 - $2,511 for a rental moving truck on the 1,411-mile route from Long Beach, California, to Fort Worth, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $620 - $708
• Daily insurance: $41/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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $826 - $1,630
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $884 - $2,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,159 - $2,511

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $207 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 Long Beach, California, usually costs about $966 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,411-mile drive falls between $620 and $708, 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 $69 and $414 to your total.

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

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 Fort Worth, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Long Beach, California, to Fort Worth, Texas, 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 $1,393 and $2,734.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,191 - $2,225
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,734
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,968 - $3,715

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 $104 - $207 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 $966.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Fort Worth?

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 Fort Worth, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, 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 $1,213 - $8,898 on the 1,411-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,270 - $4,783, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $826 - $2,511. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,845 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 Fort Worth tend to point to quality education and ample economic opportunity, though tornadoes and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include AMR/American Airlines and Texas Health Resources.