Fort Worth, TX

Santa Clarita, CA → Fort Worth, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Santa Clarita to Fort Worth

About 1,440 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,370–$9,480, delivery in 3–7 days, 605 carriers on the Santa Clarita side and 2,811 in Fort Worth.

  • 1,440 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,370–$9,4802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,440 miles (1,220 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
605 (262 interstate)
Movers at destination
2,811 (1,207 interstate)

Reverse: Fort Worth → Santa Clarita

Moving from Santa Clarita to Fort Worth is a long-distance move of roughly 1,440 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 $6,370 to $9,480 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Santa Clarita side there are 605 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (262 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,811 around Fort Worth (1,207 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 Fort Worth.

Santa Clarita has a population of about 228,430 and Fort Worth about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,230 and 2,646 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 Santa Clarita to Fort Worth

Full-service estimate for 1,440 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,550 $3,110 $3,790
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,820 $4,660 $5,690
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,370 $7,770 $9,480
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,190 $12,430 $15,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,020 $17,090 $20,850

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,080–$2,940

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

Portable container

$2,310–$3,390

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

Full-service mover

$6,370–$9,480

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 Santa Clarita (origin)

Hasa INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
171496
MC
764166
Based in
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
164 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Zurich Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1848932
MC
771392
Based in
Sylmar, CA 91342 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
63 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

John Adams Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1183612
MC
473323
Based in
Sun Valley, CA 91352 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Morbro Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3305894
MC
1049260
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2275944
MC
1790211
Based in
Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Altar Boys Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2824890
MC
942690
Based in
Pacoima, CA 91331 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Ben Hur Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2569585
MC
897757
Based in
Chatworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Prodigy Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3983945
MC
1492541
Based in
Chatsworth, CA 91311 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

All 605 movers in Santa Clarita

Near Fort Worth (destination)

Klb Sons

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1836511
MC
665731
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76102 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
761 trucks, 706 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Norco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
985416
MC
417025
Based in
Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
237 trucks, 223 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Americanstar Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1986353
MC
703067
Based in
North Richland, TX 76182 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
201 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

DC Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1018527
MC
427093
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76111 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
172 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

2131 Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3762851
MC
1340310
Based in
Saginaw, TX 76179 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
130 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Otw Frontline LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3977236
MC
1488003
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76140 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 54 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

K1 Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3150859
MC
104781
Based in
Fort Worth, TX 76118 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 2,811 movers in Fort Worth

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Santa Clarita to Fort Worth?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,790 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,690 for a one-bedroom, $6,370 to $9,480 for a two-bedroom, $10,190 to $15,170 for a three-bedroom and $14,020 to $20,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fort Worth from Santa Clarita?

About 1,440 road miles (1,220 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 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 Santa Clarita to Fort Worth?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,080 to $2,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,310 to $3,390. 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 Santa Clarita–Fort Worth corridor.