($1,213+) Nashville, TN to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Nashville, TN to Long Beach, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,017-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Long Beach, California, with prices running from $2,630 - $12,368. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $383 - $2,556 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Nashville and Long Beach are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Nashville movers tend to run around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,630 - $5,612
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,776 - $7,654
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,144 - $12,368

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 Nashville to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Nashville, TN to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Nashville 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 Nashville to Long Beach?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Nashville, TN to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Nashville, Tennessee, to Long Beach, California, cost between $1,604 and $6,241. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Nashville typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,604 - $3,332
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,183 - $4,625
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,932 - $6,241

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 Nashville, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $895, 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 $96 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $192 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Nashville, TN, and Long Beach, 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 Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Long Beach, CA

A rental truck for this 2,017-mile move from Nashville, Tennessee, to Long Beach, California, costs between $1,237 and $3,442. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $820 - $937
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Nashville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,237 - $2,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,247 - $2,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,739 - $3,442

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $820 - $937 for the 2,017-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 Nashville, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $895.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,017-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $192 per night, adding $383 - $575 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $64 and $383.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Nashville 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 Nashville, TN to Long Beach, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Nashville, Tennessee, to Long Beach, California. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,150 and $3,380.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,429 - $2,885
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,799 - $3,380
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,369 - $4,800

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Nashville, Tennessee, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $895.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $96 - $192 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 Nashville to Long Beach?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. OLD South Freight Service, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): OLD South Freight Service, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Nashville, TN 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 Nashville 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.