($1,596+) Washington DC, MD to Anaheim, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Anaheim, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,664-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Anaheim, California, with costs ranging from $2,581 - $12,868. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $470 - $3,132. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Washington DC and Anaheim. Local movers in Washington DC typically start around $180 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,581 - $6,169
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,779 - $8,307
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,033 - $12,868

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 Washington DC to Anaheim.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Anaheim, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Washington DC 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 Washington DC to Anaheim?

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 Washington DC, MD to Anaheim, CA

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Anaheim, California, cost between $1,985 and $7,376. 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 Anaheim. If you go over that window, storage in Washington DC adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Washington DC to Anaheim:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,985 - $3,889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,470 - $5,362
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,475 - $7,376

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $117 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $235 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 $1,096 in Washington DC, MD. 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Anaheim, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,664 miles from Washington DC, Maryland, to Anaheim, California, running $1,519 - $4,211. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,327 - $1,517
• Daily insurance: $47/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $31
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Washington DC to Anaheim based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,519 - $3,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,745 - $3,504
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,100 - $4,211

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 $117 and $548.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $235.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,327 and $1,517 for the 2,664-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 $1,096 for 2 movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC 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 Washington DC, MD to Anaheim, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Washington DC, Maryland, 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 Anaheim, 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 $1,997 and $4,248.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,680 - $3,535
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,997 - $4,248
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,696 - $5,842

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 Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,096.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $117 and $235 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Anaheim?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Washington DC, MD vs Anaheim, CA

Good news for your budget: Anaheim isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Washington DC. Cost of living index runs 165 there against 151 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 77/100 and 39.63/100 here versus 56/100 and 46.82/100 there.