Fort Worth, TX

Fresno, CA → Fort Worth, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Fresno to Fort Worth

About 1,534 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,600–$9,820, delivery in 5–10 days, 439 carriers on the Fresno side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.

  • 1,534 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,600–$9,8202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,534 miles (1,300 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
439 (246 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,811 (1,207 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Worth → Fresno

Fort Worth sits about 1,534 miles east of Fresno, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $6,600 to $9,820 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 Fresno side there are 439 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (246 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 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 Fort Worth.

Fresno has a population of about 555,549 and Fort Worth about 1 million. Fresno is considerably denser (4,706 people per square mile versus 2,646), 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 Fresno to Fort Worth

Full-service estimate for 1,534 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,640 $3,220 $3,930
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,960 $4,830 $5,890
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,600 $8,050 $9,820
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,560 $12,870 $15,700
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,510 $17,700 $21,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,180–$3,070

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

Portable container

$2,390–$3,510

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

Full-service mover

$6,600–$9,820

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Fresno, CA → Fort Worth, TX. 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 Fresno (origin)

B&b Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1506989
MC
565290
Based in
Fresno, CA 93725 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
190 trucks, 185 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

CA Freight Xpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1292301
MC
498282
Based in
Fresno, CA 93725 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Bedrosians And Paragon Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
421535
MC
278865
Based in
Fresno, CA 93722 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Jag Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1161090
MC
467257
Based in
Fresno, CA 93725 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Conner Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2394750
MC
823302
Based in
Fresno, CA 93722 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Goldenstate Xp INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2428600
MC
836998
Based in
Fresno, CA 93705 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Go Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2800745
MC
1758995
Based in
Fresno, CA 93722 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

R Preet Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170808
MC
118217
Based in
Fresno, CA 93727 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 439 movers in Fresno

Near Fort Worth (destination)

Klb Sons

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1836511
MC
665731
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
761 trucks, 706 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Norco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
985416
MC
417025
Based in
Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
237 trucks, 223 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Americanstar Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1986353
MC
703067
Based in
North Richland, TX 76182 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

DC Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1018527
MC
427093
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76111 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
172 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

2131 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3762851
MC
1340310
Based in
Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Otw Frontline LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3977236
MC
1488003
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76140 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

K1 Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3150859
MC
104781
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76118 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 2,811 movers in Fort Worth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fresno to Fort Worth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,930 for a studio, $3,960 to $5,890 for a one-bedroom, $6,600 to $9,820 for a two-bedroom, $10,560 to $15,700 for a three-bedroom and $14,510 to $21,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Worth from Fresno?

About 1,534 road miles (1,300 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 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 Fresno to Fort Worth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,180 to $3,070 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,390 to $3,510. 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 Fresno–Fort Worth corridor.