($1,684+) Providence, RI to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Providence, RI to Long Beach, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,989-mile move from Providence, Rhode Island, to Long Beach, California, with costs ranging from $2,621 - $12,540. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $391 - $2,604. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Providence and Long Beach. Local movers in Providence typically start around $348 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,621 - $6,265
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,280 - $8,259
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,506 - $12,540

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 Providence to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Providence, RI to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 97% of Providence 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 Providence to Long Beach?

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 Providence, RI to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Providence, Rhode Island, to Long Beach, California, cost between $2,090 and $7,532. 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 Providence runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,090 - $3,996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,657 - $5,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,898 - $7,532

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 $911 in Providence, RI. 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 $98 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $195 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 Providence 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 Providence, RI to Long Beach, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,989 miles from Providence, Rhode Island, to Long Beach, California, running $1,667 - $5,120. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,238 - $1,415
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Providence daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,667 - $3,369
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,806 - $3,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,400 - $5,120

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $98 and $456.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $195.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,238 and $1,415 for the 2,989-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $911 for 2 movers in Providence, Rhode Island, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Providence 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 Providence, RI to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Providence, Rhode Island, to Long Beach, California. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,301 and $4,454.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,825 - $3,560
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,301 - $4,454
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,028 - $6,089

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 $98 - $195 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Providence, Rhode Island, for about five hours typically runs $911.

What are the best freight companies from Providence 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. Blue Sun Super Service (4.76/5 stars): Blue Sun Super Service 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: Providence, RI 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 Providence 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.