($1,495+) Anaheim, CA to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Richmond, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,612-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Richmond, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,233 - $11,612. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $411 - $2,740. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Anaheim and Richmond. 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 Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,233 - $5,847
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,862 - $7,576
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,051 - $11,612

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 Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 54% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Richmond, 65% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia 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 Anaheim, CA to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,849 and $6,462. 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 Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,849 - $3,553
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,493 - $4,698
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,336 - $6,462

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $103 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $206 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Richmond, VA, 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 $959 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 Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

A rental truck for this 2,612-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $1,380 and $4,026. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,139 - $1,301
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $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 Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,380 - $2,839
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $3,381
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,986 - $4,026

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,139 - $1,301 for the 2,612-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 Anaheim, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $959.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,612-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $206 per night, adding $411 - $617 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $69 and $411.

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

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 Richmond, VA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Anaheim, California, to Richmond, Virginia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,842 and $3,877.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,599 - $3,071
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,842 - $3,877
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,538 - $5,654

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $103 - $206 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Anaheim, California, for about five hours typically runs $959.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim to Richmond?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Anaheim, CA vs Richmond, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Richmond, 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 2,612-mile move from Anaheim, CA, to Richmond, VA, costs between $1,233 and $11,612 with full-service movers, $1,849 - $6,462 with a moving container, and $1,380 - $4,026 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 $3,862 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Brink's and CarMax.