Glendale, CA

Amarillo, TX → Glendale, CA · Long-distance move

Movers from Amarillo to Glendale

About 1,102 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,440–$8,090, delivery in 3–7 days, 82 carriers on the Amarillo side and 1,585 in Glendale.

  • 1,102 miroad distance
  • 19 h 42 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,440–$8,0902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,102 miles (934 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 42 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
82 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,585 (649 interstate)

Reverse: Glendale → Amarillo

The route from Amarillo, TX to Glendale, CA covers roughly 1,102 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,440 to $8,090 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 19 h 42 min.

On the Amarillo side there are 82 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,585 around Glendale (649 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 Glendale.

Amarillo has a population of about 205,130 and Glendale about 187,160. Glendale is the denser city (6,444 people per square mile versus 1,959 in Amarillo), 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 Amarillo to Glendale

Full-service estimate for 1,102 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,170 $2,650 $3,240
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,260 $3,980 $4,850
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,440 $6,630 $8,090
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,700 $10,610 $12,940
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,960 $14,590 $17,790

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,580–$2,230

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

Portable container

$2,000–$2,950

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

Full-service mover

$5,440–$8,090

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Amarillo, TX → Glendale, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Amarillo (origin)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1805503
MC
658792
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2257395
MC
268796
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465051
MC
957350
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3260407
MC
1027740
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3348053
MC
1069858
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1953681
MC
699614
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3737604
MC
1321822
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561243
MC
1196089
Based in
Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 82 movers in Amarillo

Near Glendale (destination)

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Zurich Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1848932
MC
771392
Based in
Sylmar, CA 91342 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Arru Group INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4420956
MC
1738102
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90029 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Saba Couriers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3182236
MC
127315
Based in
Burbank, CA 91505 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 1,585 movers in Glendale

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Amarillo to Glendale?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,240 for a studio, $3,260 to $4,850 for a one-bedroom, $5,440 to $8,090 for a two-bedroom, $8,700 to $12,940 for a three-bedroom and $11,960 to $17,790 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Glendale from Amarillo?

About 1,102 road miles (934 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 42 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 Amarillo to Glendale?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,580 to $2,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,000 to $2,950. 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 Amarillo–Glendale corridor.