Carrollton, TX → Murrieta, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,382 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,210–$9,240, delivery in 3–7 days, 976 carriers on the Carrollton side and 142 in Murrieta.
Moving from Carrollton to Murrieta is a long-distance move of roughly 1,382 road miles, heading west from Texas to California.
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 $6,210 to $9,240 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Carrollton side there are 976 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (399 of them authorized for interstate work), and 142 around Murrieta (70 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 Murrieta.
Carrollton has a population of about 134,562 and Murrieta about 114,124. The two cities have comparable density (3,636 and 3,302 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,480 | $3,030 | $3,700 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,730 | $4,540 | $5,540 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,210 | $7,570 | $9,240 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,940 | $12,120 | $14,780 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,660 | $16,660 | $20,330 |
$2,020–$2,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,250–$3,310
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,210–$9,240
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,480 to $3,700 for a studio, $3,730 to $5,540 for a one-bedroom, $6,210 to $9,240 for a two-bedroom, $9,940 to $14,780 for a three-bedroom and $13,660 to $20,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,382 road miles (1,171 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,020 to $2,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,310. 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 Carrollton–Murrieta corridor.