Burbank, CA → McAllen, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,553 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,630–$9,860, delivery in 5–10 days, 896 carriers on the Burbank side and 357 in McAllen.
The route from Burbank, CA to McAllen, TX covers roughly 1,553 miles by road, a east-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 $6,630 to $9,860 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 27 hours (4 driving days).
On the Burbank side there are 896 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (350 of them authorized for interstate work), and 357 around McAllen (213 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 McAllen.
Burbank has a population of about 102,988 and McAllen about 150,640. Burbank is considerably denser (6,204 people per square mile versus 2,283), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,650 | $3,230 | $3,950 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,980 | $4,850 | $5,920 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,630 | $8,090 | $9,860 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,610 | $12,940 | $15,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,590 | $17,790 | $21,700 |
$2,200–$3,100
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,410–$3,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,630–$9,860
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Burbank, CA → McAllen, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Legal name: Rapid Logistics LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,650 to $3,950 for a studio, $3,980 to $5,920 for a one-bedroom, $6,630 to $9,860 for a two-bedroom, $10,610 to $15,780 for a three-bedroom and $14,590 to $21,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,553 road miles (1,316 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California into Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,200 to $3,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,540. 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.
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 Burbank–McAllen corridor.