($1,045+) Des Moines, IA to Anaheim, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Des Moines, IA to Anaheim, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,676-mile move from Des Moines, Iowa, to Anaheim, California, with costs ranging from $2,492 - $10,815. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $355 - $2,364. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Des Moines and Anaheim. Local movers in Des Moines typically start around $737 as a base rate plus $142/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Des Moines to Anaheim:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,492 - $5,185
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,230 - $7,583
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,970 - $10,815

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 Des Moines to Anaheim.

Specialty moving services from Des Moines, IA to Anaheim, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 58% of Des Moines movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Anaheim, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Des Moines, IA to Anaheim, CA

Moving containers from Des Moines, Iowa, to Anaheim, California, cost between $1,571 and $5,655. 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 Des Moines runs about $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Des Moines to Anaheim:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,571 - $3,015
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,891 - $3,816
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,552 - $5,655

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $89 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $177 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Anaheim, 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 $827 in Des Moines, IA. 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 Des Moines to Anaheim?

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 Des Moines, IA to Anaheim, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,676 miles from Des Moines, Iowa, to Anaheim, California, running $1,086 - $2,977. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $630 - $720
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Des Moines daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Des Moines to Anaheim based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,086 - $1,926
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,140 - $2,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,481 - $2,977

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $177 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $77 and $384 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $630 - $720 in fuel for the 1,676-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $827 in Des Moines, Iowa, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Des Moines to Anaheim?

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 Des Moines, IA to Anaheim, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Des Moines, Iowa, to Anaheim, 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 $1,064 and $3,310.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,372 - $2,585
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,622 - $3,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,213 - $4,179

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Des Moines, Iowa, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $827.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $177 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Des Moines to Anaheim?

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. Ruan Transportation Management Systems (4.5/5 stars): Ruan Transportation Management Systems 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: Des Moines, IA vs Anaheim, CA

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