Costa Mesa, CA → Killeen, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,403 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,270–$9,330, delivery in 3–7 days, 425 carriers on the Costa Mesa side and 147 in Killeen.
Killeen sits about 1,403 miles east of Costa Mesa, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Texas 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 $6,270 to $9,330 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 Costa Mesa side there are 425 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (150 of them authorized for interstate work), and 147 around Killeen (55 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 Killeen.
Costa Mesa has a population of about 108,881 and Killeen about 161,883. Costa Mesa is considerably denser (7,083 people per square mile versus 2,794), 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 | $2,510 | $3,060 | $3,730 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,760 | $4,590 | $5,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,270 | $7,650 | $9,330 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,030 | $12,230 | $14,920 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,790 | $16,820 | $20,520 |
$2,040–$2,880
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,270–$3,340
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,270–$9,330
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.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Travis Moving And Storage INC
Legal name: Mad Monkey Industries LLC
Legal name: Associated Movers INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,510 to $3,730 for a studio, $3,760 to $5,600 for a one-bedroom, $6,270 to $9,330 for a two-bedroom, $10,030 to $14,920 for a three-bedroom and $13,790 to $20,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,403 road miles (1,189 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 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 $2,040 to $2,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,340. 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 Costa Mesa–Killeen corridor.