Newport Beach, CA → Pasadena, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,608 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,730–$10,010, delivery in 5–10 days, 298 carriers on the Newport Beach side and 487 in Pasadena.
Moving from Newport Beach to Pasadena is a cross-country move of roughly 1,608 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 $6,730 to $10,010 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 Newport Beach side there are 298 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (107 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.
Newport Beach has a population of about 85,000 and Pasadena about 148,539. The two cities have comparable density (3,582 and 3,477 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,690 | $3,280 | $4,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,040 | $4,920 | $6,010 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,730 | $8,200 | $10,010 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,760 | $13,130 | $16,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,800 | $18,050 | $22,020 |
$2,250–$3,180
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,460–$3,610
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,730–$10,010
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport Beach, CA → Pasadena, TX. 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.
Legal name: Home Express Delivery Service LLC
Legal name: Maeflower Logistics LLC
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Legal name: USA Debusk LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,690 to $4,000 for a studio, $4,040 to $6,010 for a one-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,010 for a two-bedroom, $10,760 to $16,010 for a three-bedroom and $14,800 to $22,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,608 road miles (1,362 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
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.
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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,250 to $3,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,460 to $3,610. 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 Newport Beach–Pasadena corridor.