Plano, TX → Richardson, TX · Local move
About 9 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,030–$1,540, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,562 carriers on the Plano side and 1,078 in Richardson.
Richardson sits about 9 miles southeast of Plano, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 17 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,030 and $1,540, before packing or storage.
On the Plano side there are 1,562 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (674 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,078 around Richardson (453 interstate). For an in-state 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 Richardson.
Plano has a population of about 293,028 and Richardson about 118,542. The two cities have comparable density (3,982 and 4,177 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $530 | $640 | $780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $630 | $770 | $940 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,030 | $1,260 | $1,540 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,630 | $1,990 | $2,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,480 | $3,030 | $3,690 |
$160–$220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,030–$1,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,030–$1,540
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Plano, TX → Richardson, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $530 to $780 for a studio, $630 to $940 for a one-bedroom, $1,030 to $1,540 for a two-bedroom, $1,630 to $2,430 for a three-bedroom and $2,480 to $3,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 9 road miles (6 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Plano and Richardson are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 Plano–Richardson corridor.