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Ukiah, CA → Pasadena, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Ukiah to Pasadena

About 2,030 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,470–$11,110, delivery in 5–10 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 487 in Pasadena.

  • 2,030 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,470–$11,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,030 miles (1,720 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
15 (3 interstate)
Movers at destination
487 (212 interstate)

Reverse: Pasadena → Ukiah

Pasadena sits about 2,030 miles east of Ukiah, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country 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 $7,470 to $11,110 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 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.

Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Pasadena about 148,539. The two cities have comparable density (3,484 and 3,477 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 Ukiah to Pasadena

Full-service estimate for 2,030 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,990 $3,640 $4,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,480 $5,470 $6,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,470 $9,110 $11,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,950 $14,580 $17,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $16,430 $20,040 $24,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,840–$4,000

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

Portable container

$2,830–$4,160

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

Full-service mover

$7,470–$11,110

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 Ukiah (origin)

Gentle Hands Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Alfred W Lee

USDOT
1827764
MC
850930
Based in
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (707) 937-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hiatt And Hiatt

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Hiatt Logging INC

USDOT
2603700
Based in
Boonville, CA 95415 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (707) 895-3661 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Organics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3221898
Based in
Redwood Vly, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (707) 485-7947 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kleon Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4479802
MC
1769150
Based in
Ukiah, CA 95482 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (707) 671-5989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pbs Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4324101
Based in
Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (707) 367-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norcal Lastmile LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3299864
MC
1047841
Based in
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
34 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (817) 291-5049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alder Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jayson I Berger

USDOT
2808819
MC
942674
Based in
Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (707) 964-7917 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Coast Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4271838
MC
1659135
Based in
Clearlake, CA 95422 (32 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (925) 844-3247 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 15 movers in Ukiah

Near Pasadena (destination)

Debusk Services Group

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: USA Debusk LLC

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
Call (281) 941-9670 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (713) 747-4909 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (713) 946-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (713) 675-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (281) 487-3160 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (713) 921-7700 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (281) 864-5557 Route Verify on FMCSA

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
Call (510) 385-3715 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 487 movers in Pasadena

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,990 to $4,450 for a studio, $4,480 to $6,670 for a one-bedroom, $7,470 to $11,110 for a two-bedroom, $11,950 to $17,780 for a three-bedroom and $16,430 to $24,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pasadena from Ukiah?

About 2,030 road miles (1,720 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Ukiah to Pasadena?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,840 to $4,000 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,830 to $4,160. 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 Ukiah–Pasadena corridor.