($887+) Lafayette, LA to Yonkers, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lafayette, LA to Yonkers, NY

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,433-mile move from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Yonkers, New York, with prices running from $2,132 - $9,140. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $350 - $2,336 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Lafayette and Yonkers are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Lafayette movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $260/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Lafayette to Yonkers:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,132 - $5,133
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,889 - $6,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,773 - $9,140

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 Lafayette to Yonkers.

Specialty moving services from Lafayette, LA to Yonkers, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 40% of Lafayette movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Yonkers, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lafayette to Yonkers?

All three below meet the standards set by the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most New York 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 Lafayette, LA to Yonkers, NY

Moving containers from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $1,278 and $4,540. 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 Lafayette typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lafayette to Yonkers:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $2,539
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,631 - $3,407
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,218 - $4,540

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $88 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $175 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 $818 in Lafayette, LA, 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 Yonkers, NY, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Lafayette to Yonkers?

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 Lafayette, LA to Yonkers, NY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,433 miles from Lafayette, Louisiana, to Yonkers, New York, running $887 - $2,495. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $533 - $609
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Lafayette daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lafayette to Yonkers based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $887 - $1,601
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $969 - $2,003
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,151 - $2,495

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 $88 and $409.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $175.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $533 and $609 for the 1,433-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 $818 for 2 movers in Lafayette, Louisiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lafayette to Yonkers?

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 Lafayette, LA to Yonkers, NY

For larger DIY moves from Lafayette, Louisiana, 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 Yonkers, New York.

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 $1,443 and $2,781.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Lafayette to Yonkers:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,186 - $2,331
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,443 - $2,781
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,744

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $88 - $175 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Lafayette, Louisiana, for about five hours typically runs $818.

What are the best freight companies from Lafayette to Yonkers?

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.

Cost of living: Lafayette, LA vs Yonkers, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Yonkers, side by side with Lafayette 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 Lafayette, LA, to Yonkers, NY, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,132 for a studio to $9,140 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,433-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,278 - $4,540. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $887 - $2,495, 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 $2,889 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 Leake and Watts Services and Yonkers Contracting.