Moving from Downtown LA to Long Beach

Moving from Downtown LA to Long Beach is a local move — typically 3–6 hours depending on home size and parking.

What to Know About This Move

At Downtown LA

Dtla high-rises, arts district lofts and historic core apartments. Freight elevator reservations needed 48–72h ahead for most DTLA towers.

At Long Beach

Long beach waterfront condos, belmont shore apartments and craftsman blocks. Belmont Shore parking is tight — early morning starts recommended.

Downtown LA to Long Beach: distance, timing and drive-time cost

Roughly 25 miles by road, running due south across the county. Off-peak a loaded truck covers it in about 50 minutes; inside the 7–10 AM and 3–7 PM windows the same drive runs past 90 minutes. California bills travel between your two addresses at double time, so at $88/hr an off-peak Downtown LA–Long Beach leg comes to about $145.

Pricing for This Route

Home Size	Est. Hours	Est. Total
Studio	2.5–3.5 hrs	$248–$347
1-Bedroom	3–5 hrs	$297–$495
2-Bedroom	5–7 hrs	$495–$693
3-Bedroom	7–9 hrs	$693–$891

Rate: $88/hr · 2 movers + truck · 2-hour minimum. Drive time between Downtown LA and Long Beach (the 10, 101, and 110 freeways all converge downtown) is included in the clock.

What's Always Included

✓2 professional W-2 movers + full-size truck
✓Moving blankets, shrink wrap, furniture pads
✓Furniture disassembly and reassembly
✓Stair and elevator handling — no surcharges
✓COI issued within 24h for buildings that require it
✓Parking coordination at both ends

Downtown LA to Long Beach — FAQ

How much does it cost to move from Downtown LA to Long Beach?

Most Downtown LA to Long Beach moves cost $300–$650 total (3–6 hours at $88/hr for 2 movers + truck). The exact time depends on home size, stairs, and parking at both ends.

How long does a move from Downtown LA to Long Beach take?

Typically 3–5 hours for a 1-bedroom, 5–7 hours for a 2-bedroom. Freight elevator reservations needed 48–72h ahead for most DTLA towers.

Do you handle parking for the Downtown LA to Long Beach move?

Yes — we plan parking at both ends before move day. Belmont Shore parking is tight — early morning starts recommended. We pull temporary no-parking permits when needed.

Downtown LA to Long Beach: what this move involves

Leaving DTLA almost always means a high-rise — loading docks, freight-elevator windows and building COIs we line up in advance. Arriving in Long Beach means coastal buildings and downtown towers, with elevators and COIs arranged ahead. Both ends shape the timing more than the distance, so we lock parking and access on each side before move day.