($805+) Missoula, MT to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Missoula, MT to Long Beach, CA

For the 1,223-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Long Beach, California, full-service movers cost between $2,548 and $10,438. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $398 - $2,652 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Missoula generally start around $342 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,548 - $6,026
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,325 - $7,950
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,535 - $10,438

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 Missoula to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Missoula, MT to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Missoula 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Missoula, Montana, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,323 and $4,621. 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 Missoula runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,323 - $2,358
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,556
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,354 - $4,621

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $99 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $199 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 $928 in Missoula, MT, 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 Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Long Beach, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,223-mile move from Missoula, Montana, to Long Beach, California, costs between $765 and $2,226, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $516 - $590
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Missoula daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $765 - $1,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $845 - $1,735
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,137 - $2,226

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Missoula, Montana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $928.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $516 - $590 for the 1,223-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 $80 and $431, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $199 per night for hotel stops on the 1,223-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $398 - $597.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Missoula 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 Missoula, MT to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Missoula, Montana, 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 $1,193 and $2,845.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,144 - $2,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,378 - $2,845
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,847 - $3,660

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Missoula, Montana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $928.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $99 - $199 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 Missoula to Long Beach?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Jones Bros Trucking (4.58/5 stars): Jones Bros Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Missoula, MT 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 Missoula 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.