Pasadena, TX

Salina, KS → Pasadena, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Salina to Pasadena

About 765 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,860–$5,740, delivery in 2–5 days, 20 carriers on the Salina side and 487 in Pasadena.

  • 765 miroad distance
  • 13 h 53 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,860–$5,7402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 765 miles (648 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 53 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
20 (12 interstate)
Movers at destination
487 (212 interstate)

Reverse: Pasadena → Salina

Pasadena sits about 765 miles south of Salina, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $3,860 to $5,740 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 53 min.

On the Salina side there are 20 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (12 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.

Salina has a population of about 46,000 and Pasadena about 148,539. Pasadena is the denser city (3,477 people per square mile versus 1,792 in Salina), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Salina to Pasadena

Full-service estimate for 765 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,540 $1,880 $2,300
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,860 $4,700 $5,740
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,170 $7,530 $9,180
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,490 $10,350 $12,630

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,530

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

Portable container

$1,700–$2,500

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

Full-service mover

$3,860–$5,740

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 Salina (origin)

Doug Bradley Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
214440
MC
191909
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 89 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Isaacson Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
952044
MC
407656
Based in
Assaria, KS 67416 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Mss Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
281435
MC
183142
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

404 Move INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3418737
MC
1729956
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Double Diamond Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983108
MC
1491962
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Bjp Enterprises Group LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4773481
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Meiers Moving & Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1043522
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Salina Moving LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4517407
Based in
Salina, KS 67401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

All 20 movers in Salina

Near Pasadena (destination)

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2297953
MC
931121
Based in
Deer Park, TX 77536 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
779 trucks, 659 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Gulf Winds International INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
690147
MC
320104
Based in
Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
731 trucks, 719 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Gulf States Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1838380
MC
666354
Based in
Channelview, TX 77530 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
180 trucks, 153 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
213641
MC
161344
Based in
Houston, TX 77013 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

Clark Freight Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
365370
MC
222288
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
138 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

Excargo Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
242877
MC
173420
Based in
Houston, TX 77034 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Jlm Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2410450
MC
829490
Based in
Houston, TX 77029 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Wrist USA Houston INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
963185
MC
1019916
Based in
Pasadena, TX 77503 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

All 487 movers in Pasadena

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Salina to Pasadena?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,540 to $2,300 for a studio, $2,310 to $3,440 for a one-bedroom, $3,860 to $5,740 for a two-bedroom, $6,170 to $9,180 for a three-bedroom and $8,490 to $12,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pasadena from Salina?

About 765 road miles (648 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 53 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Kansas 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 Salina to Pasadena?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,530 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,500. 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 Salina–Pasadena corridor.