($1,464+) New York City, NY to Long Beach, CA Movers
Moving from NYC, to Long Beach, CA, runs anywhere from $1,464 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $10,941 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 2,788 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 7 to 21 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,308, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $10,941 or more.
- Moving containers run $2,026 - $7,200, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,464 - $4,542.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from NYC, to Long Beach, CA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,517 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from NYC to Long Beach, CA
Moving options from NYC to Long Beach fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $3,517 - $6,851 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 28% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 52% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 2,788-mile route typically takes 7 to 21 days door to door.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,788-mile route from NYC to Long Beach, broken down by home size:
- Full-service movers: $2,308 for a studio up to $10,941 for a 4+ bedroom home.
- Moving containers: $2,026 - $7,200 depending on home size.
- Rental trucks: $1,464 - $4,542, the lowest-cost option across the board.
- Freight trailers: $1,788 - $5,589, billed by the space you actually use.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated October 30, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from NYC to Long Beach, CA
Hiring full-service movers from NYC, New York, to Long Beach, California, costs between $2,308 and $10,941. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 2,788-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $504 - $3,360, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between NYC and Long Beach. For a rough baseline, movers based in NYC tend to start around $239 plus $110/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from NYC to Long Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,308 - $5,409
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,517 - $6,851
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,879 - $10,941
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 NYC to Long Beach.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from NYC to Long Beach, CA
Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of New York City movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Long Beach, 56% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing71% of local movers | $840 - $8,400 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready62% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Roadway Moving | $336 - $2,016/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $504 - $4,032 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage12% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs46% of local movers | $1,680 - $5,040 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $4,200 - $16,800 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $1,258 - $2,391 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items31% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: White Glove Moving & Storage | $1,680 - $4,200 |
| Piano | Any piano type38% of local movers40% nationallyTop pick: Roadway Moving | $1,344 - $5,880 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling9% of local movers | $504 - $2,520 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect3% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (NY) | $1,092 - $3,360 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $504 - $25,200+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $504 - $5,880+ |
What are the best full-service movers from NYC to Long Beach?
All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national movers are consistently lower-priced than local companies in NYC. Van lines spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments, while local movers tend to charge 30% - 40% more for the same distance. A direct route with a local mover averages 2-day delivery, but that added speed typically carries a higher price tag.
Moving container costs from NYC to Long Beach, CA
Moving containers from NYC, New York, to Long Beach, California, cost between $2,026 and $7,200. 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 NYC runs about $190/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from NYC to Long Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,026 - $3,753
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,527 - $5,278
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,452 - $7,200
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $126 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $252 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Long Beach, 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 $1,176 in NYC. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a New York to California move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $2,026. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $2,527 - $5,278.
What are the best moving containers NYC to Long Beach?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in NYC to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in NYC:
- Zip to Zip Moving Inc (5.0/5), 9 years in business
- Piece of Cake Moving & Storage (4.8/5), 8 years in business
- Moishe's Moving Systems (4.5/5), 33 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from NYC to Long Beach, CA
Renting a moving truck for the 2,788-mile move from NYC, New York, to Long Beach, California, costs between $1,464 and $4,542, before these typical add-ons:
- Fuel for the drive: $1,490 - $1,703
- Daily insurance: $50/day
- Equipment rentals: $12 - $34
- NYC daily rental rate: $19 - $50
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.99 - $2.29
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from NYC to Long Beach based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,464 - $3,078
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,702 - $3,593
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,216 - $4,542
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $1,464 - $4,542 when pricing out a rental truck from NYC to Long Beach. Fuel alone runs $1,490 - $1,703, and overnight lodging ($252/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $252 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
- Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $109 and $546 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $1,490 - $1,703 in fuel for the 2,788-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,176 in NYC, New York, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from NYC to Long Beach?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 NYC to Long Beach, CA
Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from NYC, New York, to Long Beach, California, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.
What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,982 and $4,348.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from NYC to Long Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,788 - $3,411
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,982 - $4,348
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,624 - $5,589
Pro tip: Freight trailers come with a 4-foot loading ramp, which can be a challenge with bulky furniture. With 8 feet of vertical space available, stacking efficiently often requires a ladder and a plan. Since you're billed per linear foot, packing tight can make a real difference in your final cost.
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 $126 - $252 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in NYC, New York, for about five hours typically runs $1,176.
What are the best freight companies from NYC to Long Beach?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Long Beach quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.
Cost of living: NYC vs Long Beach, CA
Good news for your budget: Long Beach isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than NYC. Cost of living index runs 162 there against 172 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 88/100 and 49.17/100 here versus 73/100 and 41.42/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Long Beach, CA to New York City, NY guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from NYC, to Long Beach, CA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,308 - $10,941 on the 2,788-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,026 - $7,200 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,464 - $4,542 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,517 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include UTi Worldwide and Molina Healthcare.
FAQs: Moving from NYC, NY, to Long Beach, CA
What are the best neighborhoods in Long Beach?
For families, Bixby Village, Los Altos, and Wrigley Heights are worth a look in Long Beach. If you're moving solo or without kids, Belmont Shore, Recreation Park, and Carroll Park tend to be popular picks instead.
How walkable is Long Beach?
Long Beach has a walkability score of 73 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 70, compared to 88 and 69 in NYC. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
Is Long Beach a safe place to live?
Long Beach has a safety index of 41.42 out of 100 and a crime index of 58.58, compared to 49.17 and 50.83 in NYC. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from NYC to Long Beach, CA?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
What is the best time of year to move from NYC to Long Beach, CA?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What percentage of NYC movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 38% of movers in New York City handle piano moves, and 31% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 40% and 26% nationally.