($1,251+) Dayton, OH to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Los Angeles, CA

Full-service movers for the 2,184-mile relocation from Dayton, Ohio, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $2,726 and $12,334. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $338 - $2,256, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Dayton typically charge a base rate around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,726 - $5,739
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,767 - $7,739
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,353 - $12,334

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 Dayton to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton 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 Dayton to Los Angeles?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Dayton, OH to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,680 and $6,079. 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 Dayton runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,680 - $3,203
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,288 - $4,633
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,264 - $6,079

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 $790 in Dayton, OH. 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 $85 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $169 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 Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Los Angeles, CA

Plan on $1,368 - $3,635 for a rental moving truck on the 2,184-mile route from Dayton, Ohio, to Los Angeles, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $784 - $896
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,368 - $2,593
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,341 - $2,907
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,692 - $3,635

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $790.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $784 - $896 for the 2,184-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 $68 and $367, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 per night for hotel stops on the 2,184-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $338 - $508.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Los Angeles, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Dayton, Ohio, to Los Angeles, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,721 and $3,744.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,528 - $2,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,721 - $3,744
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,488 - $5,065

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 $85 and $169.
• 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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly five hours typically average $790.

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

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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.