Interstate move · Texas → California

Movers from Texas to California

About 1,627 miles between Houston and Los Angeles. Two-bedroom estimate $6,760–$10,060, delivery in 5–10 days. Choose exact cities below.

1,627 miHouston → Los Angeles
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
34,770 / 47,679carriers in each state

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Moving from Texas to California means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Houston and Los Angeles—the road distance is about 1,627 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

Texas has about 29.1 million residents and California about 39.5 million. California is a higher-cost state than Texas; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services. Unlike Texas, California collects a state income tax.

We list 34,770 household-goods carriers across the Texas cities on this platform and 47,679 across California. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Texas to California

Reference estimate for 1,627 miles (Houston → Los Angeles)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,700	$3,300	$4,020
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,060	$4,950	$6,040
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,760	$8,240	$10,060
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,820	$13,190	$16,090
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,870	$18,140	$22,130

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Popular city routes

HoustonLos Angeles1,627 mi HoustonSan Diego1,532 mi HoustonSan Jose1,890 mi HoustonSan Francisco1,936 mi HoustonFresno1,753 mi HoustonSacramento1,891 mi San AntonioLos Angeles1,425 mi San AntonioSan Diego1,325 mi San AntonioSan Jose1,704 mi San AntonioSan Francisco1,752 mi San AntonioFresno1,566 mi San AntonioSacramento1,713 mi DallasLos Angeles1,474 mi DallasSan Diego1,394 mi DallasSan Jose1,706 mi DallasSan Francisco1,749 mi DallasFresno1,572 mi DallasSacramento1,696 mi Fort WorthLos Angeles1,435 mi Fort WorthSan Diego1,354 mi Fort WorthSan Jose1,669 mi Fort WorthSan Francisco1,712 mi Fort WorthFresno1,534 mi Fort WorthSacramento1,660 mi AustinLos Angeles1,455 mi AustinSan Diego1,360 mi AustinSan Jose1,721 mi AustinSan Francisco1,768 mi AustinFresno1,584 mi AustinSacramento1,725 mi El PasoLos Angeles838 mi El PasoSan Diego741 mi El PasoSan Jose1,122 mi El PasoSan Francisco1,172 mi El PasoFresno984 mi El PasoSacramento1,140 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Texas to California?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $4,060 to $6,040, a two-bedroom $6,760 to $10,060 and a three-bedroom $10,820 to $16,090. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Texas to California take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 28 hours (4 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 5 to 10 days.

What license does a mover need for a Texas to California move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in California do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.