League City, TX

El Monte, CA → League City, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from El Monte to League City

About 1,628 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,760–$10,060, delivery in 5–10 days, 908 carriers on the El Monte side and 187 in League City.

  • 1,628 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,760–$10,0602-bedroom estimate
Photo: BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,628 miles (1,380 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
908 (384 interstate)
Movers at destination
187 (79 interstate)

Reverse: League City → El Monte

Moving from El Monte to League City is a cross-country move of roughly 1,628 road miles, heading east from California to Texas.

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 $6,760 to $10,060 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 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the El Monte side there are 908 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (384 of them authorized for interstate work), and 187 around League City (79 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 League City.

El Monte has a population of about 105,075 and League City about 119,905. El Monte is considerably denser (11,401 people per square mile versus 2,230), 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.

Cost of moving from El Monte to League City

Full-service estimate for 1,628 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,710 $3,300 $4,020
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,060 $4,950 $6,040
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,760 $8,250 $10,060
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,820 $13,200 $16,100
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,880 $18,140 $22,130

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,270–$3,210

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

Portable container

$2,470–$3,640

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

Full-service mover

$6,760–$10,060

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 El Monte (origin)

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (8 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 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296394
MC
1045263
Based in
City Of Industry, CA 91744 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

All 908 movers in El Monte

Near League City (destination)

Gulf Winds International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
690147
MC
320104
Based in
Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
731 trucks, 719 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2297953
MC
931121
Based in
Deer Park, TX 77536 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242877
MC
173420
Based in
Houston, TX 77034 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Pioneer Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1332675
MC
514641
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77507 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2090316
MC
729281
Based in
Santa Fe, TX 77510 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Logistics Specialty Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4187400
MC
1613192
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77504 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3697335
MC
1292296
Based in
Hitchcock, TX 77563 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Citizen Global Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3484545
MC
1144768
Based in
Houston, TX 77089 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
10 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 187 movers in League City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from El Monte to League City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,710 to $4,020 for a studio, $4,060 to $6,040 for a one-bedroom, $6,760 to $10,060 for a two-bedroom, $10,820 to $16,100 for a three-bedroom and $14,880 to $22,130 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is League City from El Monte?

About 1,628 road miles (1,380 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for El Monte to League City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,270 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,470 to $3,640. 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 El Monte–League City corridor.