Allen, TX

Moreno Valley, CA → Allen, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Moreno Valley to Allen

About 1,395 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,250–$9,290, delivery in 3–7 days, 861 carriers on the Moreno Valley side and 680 in Allen.

  • 1,395 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,250–$9,2902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,395 miles (1,182 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
861 (478 interstate)
Movers at destination
680 (290 interstate)

Reverse: Allen → Moreno Valley

The route from Moreno Valley, CA to Allen, TX covers roughly 1,395 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 $6,250 to $9,290 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Moreno Valley side there are 861 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (478 of them authorized for interstate work), and 680 around Allen (290 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 Allen.

Moreno Valley has a population of about 214,263 and Allen about 113,447. The two cities have comparable density (4,067 and 3,963 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Moreno Valley to Allen

Full-service estimate for 1,395 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,500 $3,050 $3,720
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,750 $4,570 $5,580
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,250 $7,620 $9,290
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,990 $12,190 $14,870
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,740 $16,760 $20,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,030–$2,870

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

Portable container

$2,270–$3,330

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

Full-service mover

$6,250–$9,290

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 Moreno Valley (origin)

Sysco Riverside INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408861
MC
1099783
Based in
Riverside, CA 92518 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
107 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Superior Tank Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1151662
MC
464864
Based in
Colton, CA 92324 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
89 trucks, 196 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Pointdirect Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2461971
MC
850730
Based in
Perris, CA 92570 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Fames Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1239730
MC
838202
Based in
San Bernardino, CA 92408 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

R & R Transport Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
606156
MC
291801
Based in
Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

F S C Trans

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2905768
MC
977905
Based in
Riverside, CA 92503 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Avila'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2978440
MC
12917
Based in
Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Keep America Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1851509
MC
670887
Based in
Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

All 861 movers in Moreno Valley

Near Allen (destination)

Talento Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3841225
MC
1405142
Based in
Frisco, TX 75078 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
119 trucks, 159 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Mnm Carrier Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3552598
MC
1190342
Based in
Allen, TX 75013 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Asset Based Intermodal INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
755335
MC
341318
Based in
Garland, TX 75040 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Smart Motion Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3694862
MC
1290479
Based in
Frisco, TX 75034 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Trinity Transportation Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492584
MC
1149997
Based in
Frisco, TX 75035 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3304680
MC
1048681
Based in
Plano, TX 75074 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 680 movers in Allen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Moreno Valley to Allen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,500 to $3,720 for a studio, $3,750 to $5,580 for a one-bedroom, $6,250 to $9,290 for a two-bedroom, $9,990 to $14,870 for a three-bedroom and $13,740 to $20,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Allen from Moreno Valley?

About 1,395 road miles (1,182 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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 Moreno Valley to Allen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,030 to $2,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,330. 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 Moreno Valley–Allen corridor.