Moving from Pasadena to Long Beach

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

What to Know About This Move

At Pasadena

Pasadena craftsman homes, old town condos and caltech-area apartments. Wide Craftsman porches and period doorways handled with door-frame padding.

At Long Beach

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

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

Roughly 34 miles by road, running due south across the county. Off-peak a loaded truck covers it in about 70 minutes; inside the 7–10 AM and 3–7 PM windows the same drive runs past 130 minutes. California bills travel between your two addresses at double time, so at $88/hr an off-peak Pasadena–Long Beach leg comes to about $205.

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 Pasadena and Long Beach (the 210 freeway makes Pasadena surprisingly accessible from most of LA) 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

Pasadena to Long Beach — FAQ

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

Most Pasadena 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 Pasadena to Long Beach take?

Typically 3–5 hours for a 1-bedroom, 5–7 hours for a 2-bedroom. Wide Craftsman porches and period doorways handled with door-frame padding.

Do you handle parking for the Pasadena 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.

Pasadena to Long Beach: what this move involves

Leaving Pasadena often means a historic Craftsman with porch steps and antiques that reward careful handling. Arriving in Long Beach means coastal buildings and downtown towers, with elevators and COIs arranged ahead. We schedule the freeway leg outside rush windows, since the drive between them is billed double under California rules.