($1,484+) Arlington, VA to Long Beach, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Long Beach, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,677-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Long Beach, California, with costs ranging from $2,527 - $12,143. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $490 - $3,264. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Long Beach. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,527 - $6,054
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,949 - $7,839
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,500 - $12,143

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 Arlington to Long Beach.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Long Beach, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington 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 Arlington to Long Beach?

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 Arlington, VA to Long Beach, CA

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Long Beach, California, cost between $2,035 and $7,206. 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 Arlington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,035 - $3,761
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,664 - $5,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,673 - $7,206

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Arlington, VA and Long Beach, CA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,142 in Arlington, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $122 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $245 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Arlington 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 Arlington, VA to Long Beach, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,677-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Long Beach, California, costs between $1,609 and $4,557, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,390 - $1,589
• Daily insurance: $49/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $33
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,609 - $2,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,761 - $3,461
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,182 - $4,557

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 $122 and $571.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $245.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,390 and $1,589 for the 2,677-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 $1,142 for 2 movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington 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 Arlington, VA 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 Arlington, Virginia, 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 $1,987 and $4,060.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,814 - $3,351
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,987 - $4,060
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,939 - $5,764

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 $122 - $245 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $1,142.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington 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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Arlington, VA vs Long Beach, CA

Good news for your budget: Long Beach isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Arlington. Cost of living index runs 162 there against 164 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 71/100 and 79.15/100 here versus 73/100 and 41.42/100 there.