Long Beach, CA → Vail, CO · Long-distance move

Movers from Long Beach to Vail

About 906 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,110–$7,610, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,558 carriers on the Long Beach side and 31 in Vail.

906 miroad distance
16 h 19 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$5,110–$7,6102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Long Beach, California
To: Vail, Colorado
Road distance: ≈ 906 miles (768 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 19 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 1,558 (664 interstate)
Movers at destination: 31 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Vail → Long Beach

Moving from Long Beach to Vail is a long-distance move of roughly 906 road miles, heading northeast from California to Colorado.

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 $5,110 to $7,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 16 h 19 min.

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 31 around Vail (8 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 Vail.

Long Beach has a population of about 450,469 and Vail about 5,000. Long Beach is considerably denser (9,206 people per square mile versus 1,028), 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 Colorado than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Long Beach to Vail

Full-service estimate for 906 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,050	$2,490	$3,040
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,070	$3,740	$4,570
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,110	$6,240	$7,610
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,180	$9,980	$12,170
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,250	$13,720	$16,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,380–$1,950

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

Portable container

$1,830–$2,690

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

Full-service mover

$5,110–$7,610

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

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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 Vail (destination)

Prepared 2 Well LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4367759
MC: 1710219
Based in: Vail, CO 81657 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (918) 441-7325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kd Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2346165
MC: 1354707
Based in: Avon, CO 81620 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (508) 685-4861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Mountain Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 35d Majestic Movers LLC

USDOT: 2921650
MC: 985393
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (970) 468-8815 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Sumco Ventures INC

USDOT: 2977647
MC: 1724355
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (970) 485-0912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Kaska Companies INC

USDOT: 3776726
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (651) 248-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

On-Call Mountain Movers

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3513671
Based in: Minturn, CO 81645 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (970) 393-0475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vantia Hardwoods INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3842371
Based in: Frisco, CO 80443 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (970) 468-2684 Route Verify on FMCSA

J And G Builders LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3680558
MC: 1279959
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (970) 409-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Vail

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,570 for a one-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,610 for a two-bedroom, $8,180 to $12,170 for a three-bedroom and $11,250 to $16,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Vail from Long Beach?

About 906 road miles (768 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Colorado 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 Vail?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,380 to $1,950 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,690. 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–Vail corridor.