Garland, TX

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

Movers from Moreno Valley to Garland

About 1,400 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,260–$9,310, delivery in 3–7 days, 861 carriers on the Moreno Valley side and 1,745 in Garland.

  • 1,400 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,260–$9,3102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,400 miles (1,187 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
1,745 (758 interstate)

Reverse: Garland → Moreno Valley

Moving from Moreno Valley to Garland is a long-distance move of roughly 1,400 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 $6,260 to $9,310 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 1,745 around Garland (758 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 Garland.

Moreno Valley has a population of about 214,263 and Garland about 249,625. The two cities have comparable density (4,067 and 4,309 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 Garland

Full-service estimate for 1,400 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,500 $3,050 $3,730
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,760 $4,580 $5,590
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,260 $7,630 $9,310
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,020 $12,220 $14,900
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,770 $16,800 $20,490

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,040–$2,880

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

Portable container

$2,270–$3,340

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

Full-service mover

$6,260–$9,310

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Garland (destination)

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
79466
MC
150578
Based in
Dallas, TX 75227 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2316812
MC
790902
Based in
Garland, TX 75041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Reid Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4128045
Based in
Rockwall, TX 75087 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Gray Way Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4166506
MC
1601836
Based in
Dallas, TX 75201 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (10 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 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Blackridge Operating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3077708
MC
64845
Based in
Rowlett, TX 75088 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
57 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 1,745 movers in Garland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,500 to $3,730 for a studio, $3,760 to $5,590 for a one-bedroom, $6,260 to $9,310 for a two-bedroom, $10,020 to $14,900 for a three-bedroom and $13,770 to $20,490 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garland from Moreno Valley?

About 1,400 road miles (1,187 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 Garland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,040 to $2,880 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,270 to $3,340. 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–Garland corridor.