Lewisville, TX → Pasadena, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,437 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,360–$9,470, delivery in 3–7 days, 655 carriers on the Lewisville side and 822 in Pasadena.
Pasadena sits about 1,437 miles west of Lewisville, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to California 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 $6,360 to $9,470 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 Lewisville side there are 655 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (262 of them authorized for interstate work), and 822 around Pasadena (337 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 Pasadena.
Lewisville has a population of about 139,006 and Pasadena about 135,804. Pasadena is the denser city (6,030 people per square mile versus 3,022 in Lewisville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 | $2,550 | $3,100 | $3,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,660 | $5,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,360 | $7,760 | $9,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,180 | $12,420 | $15,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,000 | $17,070 | $20,830 |
$2,080–$2,930
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,300–$3,390
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,360–$9,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lewisville, TX → Pasadena, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,550 to $3,790 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,680 for a one-bedroom, $6,360 to $9,470 for a two-bedroom, $10,180 to $15,150 for a three-bedroom and $14,000 to $20,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,437 road miles (1,218 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 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 $2,080 to $2,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,390. 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 Lewisville–Pasadena corridor.