($1,299+) Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Full-service movers for the 2,415-mile relocation from Jacksonville, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $2,077 and $10,163. 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 $367 - $2,448, 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 Jacksonville typically charge a base rate around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Jacksonville to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,077 - $4,850
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,115 - $6,702
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,854 - $10,163

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 Jacksonville to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Los Angeles, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Los Angeles?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,711 and $6,501. 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 Los Angeles. If you go over that window, storage in Jacksonville adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,711 - $3,176
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,263 - $4,883
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,112 - $6,501

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $92 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $184 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Los Angeles, CA, 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 $857 in Jacksonville, FL. 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 Jacksonville to Los Angeles?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles, CA

A rental truck for this 2,415-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, costs between $1,299 and $3,820. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $941 - $1,075
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Los Angeles based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,299 - $2,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,421 - $3,209
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,887 - $3,820

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $857.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $941 - $1,075 for the 2,415-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 $73 and $398, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $184 per night for hotel stops on the 2,415-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $367 - $551.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Los Angeles?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles, CA

For larger DIY moves from Jacksonville, Florida, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Los Angeles, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,865 and $3,869.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Jacksonville to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,508 - $2,918
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,865 - $3,869
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,589 - $5,048

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $92 and $184.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $857.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Los Angeles?

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: Jacksonville, FL vs Los Angeles, CA

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

For a move from Jacksonville, FL, to Los Angeles, CA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,077 for a studio to $10,163 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,415-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,711 - $6,501. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,299 - $3,820, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,115 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District.