Moving from Long Beach to Santa Monica

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

What to Know About This Move

At Long Beach

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

At Santa Monica

Beachfront apartments, ocean ave high-rises and ocean park walk-ups. Permit parking west of Lincoln requires City of Santa Monica temporary no-park permits.

Long Beach to Santa Monica: distance, timing and drive-time cost

Roughly 32 miles by road, running north-west across the county. Off-peak a loaded truck covers it in about 65 minutes; inside the 7–10 AM and 3–7 PM windows the same drive runs past 120 minutes. California bills travel between your two addresses at double time, so at $88/hr an off-peak Long Beach–Santa Monica leg comes to about $190.

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 Long Beach and Santa Monica (I-710 connects Long Beach to DTLA in 30–45 minutes off-peak) 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

Long Beach to Santa Monica — FAQ

How much does it cost to move from Long Beach to Santa Monica?

Most Long Beach to Santa Monica 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 Long Beach to Santa Monica take?

Typically 3–5 hours for a 1-bedroom, 5–7 hours for a 2-bedroom. Belmont Shore parking is tight — early morning starts recommended.

Do you handle parking for the Long Beach to Santa Monica move?

Yes — we plan parking at both ends before move day. Permit parking west of Lincoln requires City of Santa Monica temporary no-park permits. We pull temporary no-parking permits when needed.

Long Beach to Santa Monica: what this move involves

Leaving Long Beach can mean a downtown high-rise or a beach apartment, each with its own dock, elevator and salt-air considerations. Arriving in Santa Monica means permit-zoned streets and walk-ups, so we handle the city parking permit in advance. Because the two are close, the drive — billed as double drive time under California's CPUC rules — stays short, which keeps your total low.