Sugar Land, TX

Ontario, CA → Sugar Land, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Ontario to Sugar Land

About 1,561 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,640–$9,890, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,156 carriers on the Ontario side and 1,180 in Sugar Land.

  • 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
1,156 (612 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,180 (498 interstate)

Reverse: Sugar Land → Ontario

Sugar Land sits about 1,561 miles east of Ontario, 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 Ontario side there are 1,156 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (612 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,180 around Sugar Land (498 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 Sugar Land.

Ontario has a population of about 187,013 and Sugar Land about 107,726. The two cities have comparable density (3,505 and 2,741 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 Ontario to Sugar Land

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.

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 Ontario (origin)

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Total Transportation & Distribution INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1582586
MC
609813
Based in
Rancho Cumanoga, CA 91730 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
111 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Ttl

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2739945
MC
1129944
Based in
Corona, CA 92881 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Cordova Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2376402
MC
815769
Based in
Fontana, CA 92337 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
48 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Nk Carries INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3799553
MC
1379375
Based in
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
47 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Heritage Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1782985
MC
650038
Based in
Riverside, CA 92505 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Scoc INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3038921
MC
60287
Based in
Fontana, CA 92335 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Sure Shot Transit Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3193098
MC
137968
Based in
Ontario, CA 91761 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 85 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 1,156 movers in Ontario

Near Sugar Land (destination)

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

3 Men Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1914113
MC
685878
Based in
Houston, TX 77074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
95 trucks, 88 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Roadrunner Dedicated Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2443733
MC
843742
Based in
Houston, TX 77035 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
69 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Sunshine Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3061153
MC
55323
Based in
Sugar Land, TX 77478 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
55 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Jd Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2399905
MC
822597
Based in
Fresno, TX 77545 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Lrb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1736170
MC
635958
Based in
Houston, TX 77085 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Featherlite Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2820143
MC
940290
Based in
Richmond, TX 77407 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Hepta Run INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1168426
MC
469196
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

All 1,180 movers in Sugar Land

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ontario to Sugar Land?

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 Sugar Land from Ontario?

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 Ontario to Sugar Land?

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 Ontario–Sugar Land corridor.