($1,146+) Evansville, IN to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Evansville, IN to Long Beach, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,004-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Long Beach, California, with prices running from $2,366 - $10,277. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $338 - $2,256 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Evansville and Long Beach are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Evansville movers tend to run around $431 as a base rate plus $155/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,366 - $5,306
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,430 - $7,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,936 - $10,277

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 Evansville to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Evansville, IN to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Evansville 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 Evansville to Long Beach?

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 Evansville, IN to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Evansville, Indiana, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,659 and $5,499. 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 Long Beach. If you go over that window, storage in Evansville adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,659 - $3,029
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,063 - $4,160
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,883 - $5,499

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 $790 in Evansville, IN. 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 $85 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $169 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 Evansville 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 Evansville, IN to Long Beach, CA

A rental truck for this 2,004-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Long Beach, California, costs between $1,215 and $3,351. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $719 - $822
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Evansville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,215 - $2,254
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,266 - $2,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,565 - $3,351

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $85 and $395.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $169.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $719 and $822 for the 2,004-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $790 for 2 movers in Evansville, Indiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Evansville 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 Evansville, IN to Long Beach, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Evansville, Indiana, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Long Beach, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,684 and $3,396.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,464 - $2,699
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,684 - $3,396
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,148 - $4,765

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 $85 and $169.
• 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 Evansville, Indiana, for roughly five hours typically average $790.

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

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.
3. Walt's Drive-A-Way Service, LLC (4.66/5 stars): Walt's Drive-A-Way Service, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Evansville, IN 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 Evansville 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.