($1,468+) Raleigh, NC to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Long Beach, CA

For the 2,554-mile move from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Long Beach, California, full-service movers cost between $2,526 and $12,241. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $385 - $2,568 (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 Raleigh generally start around $226 plus $93 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,526 - $5,689
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,557 - $7,299
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,315 - $12,241

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 Raleigh to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,977 and $7,323. 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 Raleigh typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,977 - $3,499
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,413 - $4,918
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,529 - $7,323

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 $899 in Raleigh, NC. 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 $96 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $193 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Long Beach, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,554 miles from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Long Beach, California, running $1,528 - $4,448. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,043 - $1,192
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,528 - $3,016
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,639 - $3,557
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,152 - $4,448

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $899.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,043 - $1,192 for the 2,554-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 $77 and $417, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $193 per night for hotel stops on the 2,554-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $385 - $578.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh, NC to Long Beach, CA

For larger DIY moves from Raleigh, North Carolina, 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 Long Beach, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,970 and $4,348.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,727 - $3,448
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,970 - $4,348
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,603 - $5,577

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Raleigh, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $899.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $96 - $193 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 Raleigh to Long Beach?

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. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. 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: Raleigh, NC 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 Raleigh 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.