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Long Beach, CA → Sarasota, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Long Beach to Sarasota

About 2,542 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,520–$12,680, delivery in 7–14 days, 1,558 carriers on the Long Beach side and 194 in Sarasota.

  • 2,542 miroad distance
  • 44 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,520–$12,6802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,542 miles (2,155 straight-line)
Drive time
44 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,558 (664 interstate)
Movers at destination
194 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Sarasota → Long Beach

The route from Long Beach, CA to Sarasota, FL covers roughly 2,542 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $8,520 to $12,680 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 44 hours (5 driving days).

On the Long Beach side there are 1,558 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (664 of them authorized for interstate work), and 194 around Sarasota (66 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Sarasota.

Long Beach has a population of about 450,469 and Sarasota about 57,000. Long Beach is considerably denser (9,206 people per square mile versus 3,730), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Long Beach to Sarasota

Full-service estimate for 2,542 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,410 $4,160 $5,070
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,110 $6,240 $7,610
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,520 $10,390 $12,680
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,630 $16,630 $20,280
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $18,750 $22,860 $27,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,510–$4,960

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,290–$4,840

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$8,520–$12,680

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Long Beach (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996
Call (562) 921-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (800) 858-9889 Route Verify on FMCSA

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (310) 830-0013 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roadex Cy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1398199
MC
589053
Based in
Carson, CA 90810 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (310) 878-9800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (310) 603-6011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tradelink Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
770045
MC
345513
Based in
Compton, CA 90221 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (562) 983-0900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 1,558 movers in Long Beach

Near Sarasota (destination)

Bms Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers INC

USDOT
716970
MC
224537
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34240 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
145 trucks, 125 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (925) 813-0717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Foodmaster Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2227723
MC
406237
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34236 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (941) 210-3515 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk And Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: College Hunks Sarasota LLC

USDOT
4227396
MC
1634963
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (941) 234-9589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dfm Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Detwiler'S Farm Market Wholesale Produce LLC

USDOT
2330865
MC
919251
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34232 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (941) 378-2727 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunshine Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sunshine Movers Of Sarasota LLC

USDOT
4054744
MC
1537260
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (941) 447-1719 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bulusa Express LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1078223
MC
459630
Based in
Bradenton, FL 34203 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (941) 544-4556 Route Verify on FMCSA

Joseph A Palermo Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1825959
MC
675958
Based in
Bradenton, FL 34211 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (941) 706-4520 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Sarasota

Licensed interstate

Legal name: All My Sons Of Tampa LLC

USDOT
3534314
MC
1177730
Based in
Sarasota, FL 34243 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 194 movers in Sarasota

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Long Beach to Sarasota?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,410 to $5,070 for a studio, $5,110 to $7,610 for a one-bedroom, $8,520 to $12,680 for a two-bedroom, $13,630 to $20,280 for a three-bedroom and $18,750 to $27,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Sarasota from Long Beach?

About 2,542 road miles (2,155 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 44 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into Florida makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Long Beach to Sarasota?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,510 to $4,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,290 to $4,840. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Long Beach–Sarasota corridor.