Movers in Long Beach — Flat-Rate, Insured, No Hidden Fees
LA County's second-largest city -- coastal, diverse, and increasingly popular as a more affordable alternative. Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, Naples Island, and a thriving downtown.
Moving in Long Beach: what we handle for you
Long Beach has undergone a genuine renaissance. The downtown arts district is active, Bixby Knolls has become a destination for mid-century modern home buyers, and Belmont Shore's walkable 2nd Street rivals anything in LA proper. Long Beach is now a top destination for people leaving more expensive LA neighborhoods.
Naples Island is the most logistically demanding neighborhood -- its canal system creates limited truck access. We stage vehicles on adjacent streets and carry from there. Belmont Shore similarly has tight parking that requires advance coordination.
Downtown Long Beach high-rises have good elevator and loading dock access. Northwest Long Beach has straightforward residential streets with good truck access throughout.
Long Beach by the numbers
| Governed by | City of Long Beach (Los Angeles County) |
|---|---|
| Population | 455,548 |
| Homes owned / rented | 41.2% / 58.8% |
| Housing type | 45.1% single-family · 13.3% in 2–4 unit buildings · 40.1% in 5+ unit buildings |
| Median year built | 1959 |
| Median home value | $806,600 |
| Median rent paid | $1,871 a month, utilities included |
| Average asking rent* | $2,699 a month |
| Moved in the past year | 10.8% of residents (LA County: 9.2%) |
| Speak Spanish at home | 33.0% (LA County: 37.6%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. *Average asking rent in buildings with 50+ units, all sizes, from RentCafe (August 2026).
Long Beach has a mix of houses (45.1% of homes) and larger apartment buildings (40.1%), so every quote starts with the access details at both ends: stairs, elevator, parking.
Local guides: Moving to Long Beach: neighborhood guide · LA rent prices by neighborhood (2026)
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Long Beach moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move to Long Beach?
A 1-bedroom move to Long Beach runs $330–$440 in labor with Best Movers LA (2 movers at $88/hr), and a 2-bedroom $576–$832 with 3 movers; from central LA the 30–50 minute drive adds about $90–$145 of double drive time on a 1-bedroom. That is the Best Movers LA rate card, not a market average.
Does Best Movers LA move in Naples Island in Long Beach?
Yes -- Naples Island is a specialty for us. We know the access points and carry routes. Expect slightly longer move times due to the staging distance.
How long does it take to get from Downtown LA to Long Beach?
About 25-35 miles via the 710 or 110 -- typically 30-50 minutes depending on traffic. The 710 can be slow midday.
Moving from Long Beach to other LA neighborhoods
Best Movers LA estimates for the moves we run most often from Long Beach. Local moves are billed by the hour, and California counts the drive between your two addresses twice, so the distance and the time of day change the total more than anything else. Drive times are off-peak and rush hour (7–10 AM, 3–7 PM).
| To | Distance | Drive: off-peak · rush | 1 bedroom (2 movers) | 2 bedrooms (3 movers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown LA | 25 mi | 50 min · 90 min | $396–$506 | $736–$928 |
| Culver City | 27 mi | 55 min · 100 min | $396–$506 | $736–$928 |
| Echo Park | 28 mi | 55 min · 105 min | $396–$506 | $736–$928 |
| Venice | 28 mi | 55 min · 105 min | $396–$506 | $736–$928 |
| Hollywood | 31 mi | 60 min · 115 min | $418–$528 | $768–$960 |
| Silver Lake | 29 mi | 60 min · 110 min | $418–$528 | $768–$960 |
| Santa Monica | 32 mi | 65 min · 120 min | $440–$550 | $800–$992 |
| West Hollywood | 31 mi | 65 min · 120 min | $440–$550 | $800–$992 |
| Glendale | 34 mi | 70 min · 125 min | $440–$550 | $800–$992 |
| Pasadena | 34 mi | 70 min · 130 min | $440–$550 | $800–$992 |
| Burbank | 38 mi | 75 min · 140 min | $462–$572 | $832–$1,024 |
Estimates use $88/hr for 2 movers and $128/hr for 3 with off-peak driving and a 3-hour minimum. The shortest hop from Long Beach is Downtown LA (about 50 minutes); the longest is Burbank, where starting in rush hour instead of mid-morning adds about 130 billed minutes of drive time. See how LA moving costs are calculated.
Access, parking and permits in Long Beach
Downtown Long Beach has strict meters; Belmont Shore needs an early start for street parking.
Beach condos and downtown high-rises add elevator and dock logistics, which we arrange ahead so the day stays on schedule.
Long Beach is its own incorporated city inside Los Angeles County, and that matters more on moving day than it sounds: LADOT has no authority over the curb here. A temporary no-parking reservation for the truck goes through the city’s own permit counter — its own form, its own fee, its own notice period, none of which match the City of LA’s. Best Movers LA confirms what Long Beach currently requires once the date is set, because the LADOT instructions that fill the first page of search results simply do not apply to this address.
Long Beach is about 24 road miles south of Downtown LA — a distance you don’t pay for. Under California’s double drive time rule only the drive between your two addresses is billed, counted twice; on our most common runs from Long Beach at $88/hr for two movers, that adds:
| From Long Beach to | Actual drive | Billed (doubled) | Added at $88/hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Hill | 3 mi · about 10 min | 20 min | $29 |
| Seal Beach | 7 mi · about 14 min | 28 min | $41 |
| San Pedro | 8 mi · about 16 min | 32 min | $47 |
| Redondo Beach | 16 mi · about 32 min | 64 min | $94 |
No fuel surcharge, mileage or call-out fee is added on top.
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