($1,522+) Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,765-mile move from Newark, New Jersey, to Los Angeles, California, with prices running from $2,552 - $11,978. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $437 - $2,916 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Newark and Los Angeles are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Newark movers tend to run around $260 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Newark to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,552 - $5,690
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,736 - $7,960
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,814 - $11,978

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 Newark to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Newark movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Los Angeles, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Newark to Los Angeles?

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Newark, New Jersey, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $2,089 and $7,569. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Newark costs roughly $130/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Newark to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,089 - $3,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,736 - $5,496
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,739 - $7,569

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 $1,021 in Newark, NJ. 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 $109 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $219 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 Los Angeles, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Newark to Los Angeles?

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 Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,765 miles from Newark, New Jersey, to Los Angeles, California, running $1,522 - $4,583. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,283 - $1,466
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Newark daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Newark to Los Angeles based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,522 - $3,043
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,682 - $3,808
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,281 - $4,583

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $1,283 - $1,466 for the 2,765-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Newark, New Jersey, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,021.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,765-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $219 per night, adding $437 - $656 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $73 and $437.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Newark to Los Angeles?

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 Newark, NJ to Los Angeles, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Newark, New Jersey, 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 Los Angeles, 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 $2,043 and $4,527.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Newark to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,808 - $3,588
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,043 - $4,527
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,962 - $5,936

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 $109 and $219.
• 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 Newark, New Jersey, for roughly five hours typically average $1,021.

What are the best freight companies from Newark to Los Angeles?

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. Freehold Cartage, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Freehold Cartage, Inc. 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: Newark, NJ vs Los Angeles, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Los Angeles, side by side with Newark 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.