($1,096+) Memphis, TN to Anaheim, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Anaheim, CA

For the 1,786-mile move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Anaheim, California, full-service movers cost between $2,608 and $10,697. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $353 - $2,352 (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 Memphis generally start around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Memphis to Anaheim:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,608 - $5,727
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,558 - $7,955
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,327 - $10,697

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 Memphis to Anaheim.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Anaheim, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Anaheim, 84% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Anaheim?

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 Memphis, TN to Anaheim, CA

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Anaheim, California, cost between $1,506 and $5,743. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Anaheim. If you go over that window, storage in Memphis adds around $45/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Anaheim:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,506 - $2,905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,988 - $4,108
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,854 - $5,743

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Memphis, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $823, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $88 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $176 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Memphis, TN, and Anaheim, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Memphis to Anaheim?

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 Memphis, TN to Anaheim, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,786 miles from Memphis, Tennessee, to Anaheim, California, running $1,118 - $2,948. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $668 - $764
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Anaheim based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,118 - $2,172
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,209 - $2,434
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,434 - $2,948

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $668 - $764 for the 1,786-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 Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $823.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,786-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $176 per night, adding $353 - $529 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $353.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Anaheim?

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 Memphis, TN to Anaheim, 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 Memphis, Tennessee, to Anaheim, 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 $1,671 and $3,353.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Memphis to Anaheim:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,441 - $2,615
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,671 - $3,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,106 - $4,415

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Memphis, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $823.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $88 - $176 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 Memphis to Anaheim?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Empire Express, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Empire Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Anaheim, CA

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