Amarillo, TX

Torrance, CA → Amarillo, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Torrance to Amarillo

About 1,114 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,470–$8,140, delivery in 3–7 days, 789 carriers on the Torrance side and 82 in Amarillo.

  • 1,114 miroad distance
  • 19 h 54 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,470–$8,1402-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,114 miles (944 straight-line)
Drive time
19 h 54 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
789 (357 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Torrance

Amarillo sits about 1,114 miles east of Torrance, which makes this an interstate relocation from California 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 $5,470 to $8,140 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 19 h 54 min.

On the Torrance side there are 789 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (357 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Amarillo (45 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 Amarillo.

Torrance has a population of about 138,391 and Amarillo about 205,130. Torrance is considerably denser (7,174 people per square mile versus 1,959), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 Torrance to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 1,114 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,190 $2,670 $3,260
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,280 $4,000 $4,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,470 $6,670 $8,140
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,750 $10,670 $13,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,030 $14,670 $17,900

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,590–$2,250

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

Portable container

$2,010–$2,960

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

Full-service mover

$5,470–$8,140

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 Torrance (origin)

Elite Logistics Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1069767
MC
445668
Based in
Long Beach, CA 90805 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
252 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Clutter INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2719785
MC
934868
Based in
Culver City, CA 90230 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
191 trucks, 382 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Roadex Cy INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1398199
MC
589053
Based in
Carson, CA 90810 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Pacific 9 Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1274552
MC
496960
Based in
Gardena, CA 90248 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 65 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Ing Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1778992
MC
648911
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90037 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Tradelink Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
770045
MC
345513
Based in
Compton, CA 90221 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
47 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Best Bay Trucking Corporation

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2178221
MC
756420
Based in
Wilmington, CA 90744 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
44 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

All 789 movers in Torrance

Near Amarillo (destination)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1805503
MC
658792
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2257395
MC
268796
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2465051
MC
957350
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3260407
MC
1027740
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3348053
MC
1069858
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1953681
MC
699614
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3737604
MC
1321822
Based in
Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561243
MC
1196089
Based in
Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 82 movers in Amarillo

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Torrance to Amarillo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,190 to $3,260 for a studio, $3,280 to $4,880 for a one-bedroom, $5,470 to $8,140 for a two-bedroom, $8,750 to $13,020 for a three-bedroom and $12,030 to $17,900 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Torrance?

About 1,114 road miles (944 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 54 min.

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 Torrance to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,590 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,010 to $2,960. 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 Torrance–Amarillo corridor.