Abilene, TX → Salinas, CA · Cross-country move

Movers from Abilene to Salinas

About 1,506 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,550–$9,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 44 carriers on the Abilene side and 112 in Salinas.

1,506 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,550–$9,7402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Abilene, Texas
To: Salinas, California
Road distance: ≈ 1,506 miles (1,277 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 44 (14 interstate)
Movers at destination: 112 (42 interstate)

Reverse: Salinas → Abilene

The route from Abilene, TX to Salinas, CA covers roughly 1,506 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $6,550 to $9,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 112 around Salinas (42 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 Salinas.

Abilene has a population of about 131,588 and Salinas about 159,134. Salinas is the denser city (6,959 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 Salinas

Full-service estimate for 1,506 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,620	$3,190	$3,900
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,930	$4,790	$5,850
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,550	$7,990	$9,740
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,480	$12,780	$15,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,410	$17,570	$21,430

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,150–$3,030

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

Portable container

$2,360–$3,480

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

Full-service mover

$6,550–$9,740

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

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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

Call (325) 695-1684 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (325) 201-2910 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (954) 444-5002 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (325) 201-5610 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (713) 258-4292 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (325) 672-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (325) 829-5377 Route Verify on FMCSA

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

Call (325) 692-0613 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 44 movers in Abilene

Near Salinas (destination)

Marios Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mario H Flores Ramos

USDOT: 1837323
MC: 696648
Based in: Salinas, CA 93905 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (831) 706-0104 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cardinale Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 45193
MC: 138022
Based in: Castroville, CA 95012 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (831) 632-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Torres Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pastor R Torres

USDOT: 1267362
MC: 495423
Based in: Salinas, CA 93906 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (831) 710-7060 Route Verify on FMCSA

Scarr Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 44159
MC: 139811
Based in: Salinas, CA 93901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (831) 424-2784 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southbay Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: South Bay Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 2967929
MC: 1213784
Based in: Salinas, CA 93901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (831) 205-1982 Route Verify on FMCSA

Poulos Moving Systems

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Poulos Moving Systems INC

USDOT: 2618126
MC: 1016606
Based in: Salinas, CA 93901 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (831) 394-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&m Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J&m Moving And Storage INC

USDOT: 1207814
MC: 486132
Based in: Castroville, CA 95012 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (831) 633-5903 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hdz Trucking

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3405537
MC: 1766261
Based in: Salinas, CA 93905 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (831) 794-0655 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 112 movers in Salinas

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,620 to $3,900 for a studio, $3,930 to $5,850 for a one-bedroom, $6,550 to $9,740 for a two-bedroom, $10,480 to $15,590 for a three-bedroom and $14,410 to $21,430 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salinas from Abilene?

About 1,506 road miles (1,277 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Salinas?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,150 to $3,030 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,360 to $3,480. 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–Salinas corridor.