($1,565+) Wilmington, DE to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Long Beach, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Long Beach, California, costs between $2,271 and $11,157. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,716-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $382 - $2,544, 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 Wilmington and Long Beach. For a rough baseline, movers based in Wilmington tend to start around $334 plus $150/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 Wilmington to Long Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,271 - $5,293
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,424 - $7,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,848 - $11,157

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 Wilmington to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Wilmington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Long Beach, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Wilmington, DE to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,935 and $6,643. 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 Wilmington runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,935 - $3,759
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,582 - $5,029
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,459 - $6,643

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 $890 in Wilmington, DE. 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 $95 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $191 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 Long Beach, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Wilmington to Long Beach?

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 Wilmington, DE to Long Beach, CA

Truck rentals from Wilmington, Delaware, to Long Beach, California, range from $1,444 - $4,260 for the 2,716-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,099 - $1,256
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Wilmington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Wilmington to Long Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $2,915
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,580 - $3,575
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,038 - $4,260

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $890.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,099 - $1,256 for the 2,716-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 $76 and $413, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $191 per night for hotel stops on the 2,716-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $382 - $572.

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

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 Wilmington, DE to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Wilmington, Delaware, to Long Beach, California, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $2,026 and $4,310.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,639 - $3,120
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,026 - $4,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,794 - $5,706

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 $95 - $191 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for about five hours typically runs $890.

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

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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. 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: Wilmington, DE vs Long Beach, CA

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