Pasadena, TX

Menifee, CA → Pasadena, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Menifee to Pasadena

About 1,561 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,640–$9,890, delivery in 5–10 days, 250 carriers on the Menifee side and 487 in Pasadena.

  • 1,561 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,640–$9,8902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,561 miles (1,323 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
250 (139 interstate)
Movers at destination
487 (212 interstate)

Reverse: Pasadena → Menifee

Pasadena sits about 1,561 miles east of Menifee, 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 $6,640 to $9,890 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 Menifee side there are 250 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (139 of them authorized for interstate work), and 487 around Pasadena (212 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.

Menifee has a population of about 118,592 and Pasadena about 148,539. Pasadena is the denser city (3,477 people per square mile versus 2,205 in Menifee), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Menifee to Pasadena

Full-service estimate for 1,561 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,660 $3,240 $3,950
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,990 $4,860 $5,930
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,640 $8,100 $9,890
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,630 $12,970 $15,820
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,620 $17,830 $21,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,200–$3,110

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

Portable container

$2,410–$3,550

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

Full-service mover

$6,640–$9,890

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 Menifee (origin)

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Pangala Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442430
MC
1118385
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

West Pak Avocado INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1968191
MC
733054
Based in
Murrieta, CA 92563 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Trujillo Milk Carriers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1485614
MC
559663
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Top Tier Logistic LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2999800
MC
23462
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Flexilogistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3539653
MC
1586923
Based in
Perris, CA 92571 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ditta Express

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2942627
MC
17722
Based in
San Jacinto, CA 92582 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Jg & Sons Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1514756
MC
567057
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 250 movers in Menifee

Near Pasadena (destination)

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2297953
MC
931121
Based in
Deer Park, TX 77536 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

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

Gulf States Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1838380
MC
666354
Based in
Channelview, TX 77530 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
213641
MC
161344
Based in
Houston, TX 77013 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Clark Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
365370
MC
222288
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242877
MC
173420
Based in
Houston, TX 77034 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Jlm Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2410450
MC
829490
Based in
Houston, TX 77029 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Wrist USA Houston INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
963185
MC
1019916
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

All 487 movers in Pasadena

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Menifee to Pasadena?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,660 to $3,950 for a studio, $3,990 to $5,930 for a one-bedroom, $6,640 to $9,890 for a two-bedroom, $10,630 to $15,820 for a three-bedroom and $14,620 to $21,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pasadena from Menifee?

About 1,561 road miles (1,323 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 Menifee to Pasadena?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,200 to $3,110 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,410 to $3,550. 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 Menifee–Pasadena corridor.