($1,463+) Jacksonville, FL to Los Angeles, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,415-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Los Angeles, California, with costs ranging from $2,388 - $10,993. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $367 - $2,448. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Jacksonville and Los Angeles. Local movers in Jacksonville typically start around $220 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,388 - $5,248
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,269 - $6,965
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,206 - $10,993

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 — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Los Angeles, 88% 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 $1,870 and $6,555. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Jacksonville typically runs around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,870 - $3,367
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,279 - $5,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,431 - $6,555

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 $1,463 and $4,130. 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: $1,463 - $2,775
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,553 - $3,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,903 - $4,130

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $184 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 Jacksonville, Florida, usually costs about $857 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,415-mile drive falls between $941 and $1,075, 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 $61 and $367 to your total.

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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,862 and $3,863.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,732 - $3,031
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,862 - $3,863
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,745 - $5,190

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 $92 - $184 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 Jacksonville, Florida, typically costs $857.

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

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. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, 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: 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.