Dallas, TX

Garden Grove, CA → Dallas, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden Grove to Dallas

About 1,444 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,380–$9,500, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,390 carriers on the Garden Grove side and 3,665 in Dallas.

  • 1,444 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,380–$9,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,444 miles (1,224 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,390 (601 interstate)
Movers at destination
3,665 (1,566 interstate)

Reverse: Dallas → Garden Grove

The route from Garden Grove, CA to Dallas, TX covers roughly 1,444 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $6,380 to $9,500 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Garden Grove side there are 1,390 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (601 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,665 around Dallas (1,566 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 Dallas.

Garden Grove has a population of about 170,455 and Dallas about 1.3 million. Garden Grove is considerably denser (9,553 people per square mile versus 3,841), 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 Garden Grove to Dallas

Full-service estimate for 1,444 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,550 $3,110 $3,800
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,830 $4,670 $5,700
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,380 $7,780 $9,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,210 $12,450 $15,190
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,040 $17,120 $20,890

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,080–$2,940

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

Portable container

$2,310–$3,400

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

Full-service mover

$6,380–$9,500

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 Garden Grove (origin)

Ecology Auto Parts INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
629013
MC
324282
Based in
Cerritos, CA 90703 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
676 trucks, 580 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Temco Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714701
MC
117140
Based in
Irvine, CA 92614 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2,493 trucks, 3,975 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Unis Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2247083
Based in
Buena Park, CA 90620 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
260 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Line Drive Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2483381
MC
859536
Based in
Anaheim, CA 92806 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Tectonic Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3293353
MC
1043255
Based in
Santa Ana, CA 92707 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 160 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Weber Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
57459
MC
41665
Based in
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 1,390 movers in Garden Grove

Near Dallas (destination)

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
79466
MC
150578
Based in
Dallas, TX 75227 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Vss Transportation Group INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2545275
MC
284464
Based in
Carrollton, TX 75006 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
400 trucks, 351 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2316812
MC
790902
Based in
Garland, TX 75041 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 3,665 movers in Dallas

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden Grove to Dallas?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,800 for a studio, $3,830 to $5,700 for a one-bedroom, $6,380 to $9,500 for a two-bedroom, $10,210 to $15,190 for a three-bedroom and $14,040 to $20,890 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Dallas from Garden Grove?

About 1,444 road miles (1,224 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

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 Garden Grove to Dallas?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,080 to $2,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,310 to $3,400. 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 Garden Grove–Dallas corridor.