($1,413+) Orlando, FL to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Orlando, FL to Long Beach, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,515-mile move from Orlando, Florida, to Long Beach, California, with costs ranging from $2,228 - $10,765. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $385 - $2,568. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Orlando and Long Beach. Local movers in Orlando typically start around $188 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Orlando to Long Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,228 - $5,627
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,612 - $7,168
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,336 - $10,765

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 Orlando to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Orlando, FL to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Orlando 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 Orlando to Long Beach?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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 Orlando, FL to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Orlando, Florida, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,973 and $6,739. 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 Orlando runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,973 - $3,492
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,409 - $5,060
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,553 - $6,739

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $96 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $193 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 $899 in Orlando, FL, 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 Long Beach, CA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Long Beach, CA

Truck rentals from Orlando, Florida, to Long Beach, California, range from $1,487 - $4,370 for the 2,515-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,027 - $1,174
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Orlando daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,487 - $2,963
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,547 - $3,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,973 - $4,370

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Orlando, Florida, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $899.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,027 - $1,174 for the 2,515-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 $77 and $417, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $193 per night for hotel stops on the 2,515-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $385 - $578.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Orlando 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 Orlando, FL to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Orlando, Florida, to Long Beach, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,156 and $3,966.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,775 - $3,241
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,927 - $3,966
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,653 - $5,614

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Orlando, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $899.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $96 and $193 per foot.

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

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.
3. A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. (4.38/5 stars): A.R. Paquette & Co, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Orlando, FL 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 Orlando 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.