Menifee, CA

Abilene, TX → Menifee, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Abilene to Menifee

About 1,195 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,690–$8,470, delivery in 3–7 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 250 in Menifee.

  • 1,195 miroad distance
  • 21 h 18 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,690–$8,4702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,195 miles (1,013 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 18 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
44 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination
250 (139 interstate)

Reverse: Menifee → Abilene

Menifee sits about 1,195 miles west of Abilene, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to California that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,690 to $8,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 18 min.

On the Abilene side there are 44 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (14 of them authorized for interstate work), and 250 around Menifee (139 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 Menifee.

Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Menifee about 118,592. Menifee is the denser city (2,205 people per square mile versus 1,173 in Abilene), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Abilene to Menifee

Full-service estimate for 1,195 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,280 $2,780 $3,390
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,420 $4,170 $5,080
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,690 $6,940 $8,470
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,110 $11,110 $13,550
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,530 $15,280 $18,640

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,680–$2,370

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

Portable container

$2,090–$3,070

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

Full-service mover

$5,690–$8,470

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Abilene (origin)

Arim Forwarding INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
278906
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Emmabuz LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4074734
MC
1548815
Based in
Abilene, TX 79606 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Heavy Motion Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3813269
MC
1377020
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Hhh&n LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3668944
MC
1271457
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Faderah Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4409948
MC
1768741
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Bwj Properties LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2837315
MC
1079840
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Prime Pace Solutions LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4500911
Based in
Abilene, TX 79601 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Complete Moving And Storage Of Abilene INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2077019
Based in
Abilene, TX 79602 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 44 movers in Abilene

Near Menifee (destination)

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Pangala Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442430
MC
1118385
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Trujillo Milk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1485614
MC
559663
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Top Tier Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2999800
MC
23462
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Flexilogistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3539653
MC
1586923
Based in
Perris, CA 92571 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ditta Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2942627
MC
17722
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Jg & Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1514756
MC
567057
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 250 movers in Menifee

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Abilene to Menifee?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,420 to $5,080 for a one-bedroom, $5,690 to $8,470 for a two-bedroom, $9,110 to $13,550 for a three-bedroom and $12,530 to $18,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Menifee from Abilene?

About 1,195 road miles (1,013 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Texas into California 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 Abilene to Menifee?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,680 to $2,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,070. 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 Abilene–Menifee corridor.