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

Movers from Modesto to Fort Worth

About 1,620 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,750–$10,040, delivery in 5–10 days, 392 carriers on the Modesto side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.

  • 1,620 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,750–$10,0402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,620 miles (1,373 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
392 (205 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,811 (1,207 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Worth → Modesto

Moving from Modesto to Fort Worth is a cross-country move of roughly 1,620 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 $6,750 to $10,040 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 Modesto side there are 392 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (205 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.

Modesto has a population of about 219,652 and Fort Worth about 1 million. Modesto is considerably denser (5,081 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 Modesto to Fort Worth

Full-service estimate for 1,620 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,700 $3,290 $4,020
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,050 $4,940 $6,020
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,750 $8,230 $10,040
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,800 $13,170 $16,060
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,850 $18,110 $22,090

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,260–$3,200

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

Portable container

$2,470–$3,630

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

Full-service mover

$6,750–$10,040

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 Modesto (origin)

Bivio Transport And Logistics Company LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2611556
MC
22572
Based in
Ceres, CA 95307 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (209) 272-3000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shekinah Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3280009
MC
1036884
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
39 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (209) 616-3266 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transbay Xpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1357829
MC
520713
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (209) 410-4077 Route Verify on FMCSA

Road King Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2581361
MC
903865
Based in
Manteca, CA 95337 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (916) 275-9974 Route Verify on FMCSA

Modesto A1 Glass Company INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4521889
Based in
Modesto, CA 95350 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (209) 522-1172 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cobb Refrigerated Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
145920
MC
147824
Based in
Modesto, CA 95351 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (209) 576-0327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Khodi Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2141804
MC
745315
Based in
Turlock, CA 95382 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (209) 648-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dino Express INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2896438
MC
973484
Based in
Keyes, CA 95328 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (916) 541-2371 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 392 movers in Modesto

Near Fort Worth (destination)

Klb Sons

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: K L Breeden & Sons LLC

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
Call (972) 563-2401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Norco Corporation

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
Call (817) 232-4220 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (888) 227-9844 Route Verify on FMCSA

DC Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: DC Transportation Services INC

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
Call (682) 310-7300 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (682) 284-9946 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (980) 333-5652 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (445) 300-1763 Route Verify on FMCSA

K1 Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: K1 Logistics INC

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
Call (945) 400-3772 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,811 movers in Fort Worth

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,700 to $4,020 for a studio, $4,050 to $6,020 for a one-bedroom, $6,750 to $10,040 for a two-bedroom, $10,800 to $16,060 for a three-bedroom and $14,850 to $22,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Worth from Modesto?

About 1,620 road miles (1,373 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 Modesto to Fort Worth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,260 to $3,200 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,470 to $3,630. 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 Modesto–Fort Worth corridor.