McAllen, TX

Vacaville, CA → McAllen, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Vacaville to McAllen

About 1,902 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,240–$10,780, delivery in 5–10 days, 96 carriers on the Vacaville side and 357 in McAllen.

  • 1,902 miroad distance
  • 33 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,240–$10,7802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,902 miles (1,612 straight-line)
Drive time
33 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
96 (32 interstate)
Movers at destination
357 (213 interstate)

Reverse: McAllen → Vacaville

Moving from Vacaville to McAllen is a cross-country move of roughly 1,902 road miles, heading southeast 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 $7,240 to $10,780 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 33 hours (4 driving days).

On the Vacaville side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (32 of them authorized for interstate work), and 357 around McAllen (213 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 McAllen.

Vacaville has a population of about 103,850 and McAllen about 150,640. Vacaville is considerably denser (3,424 people per square mile versus 2,283), 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 Vacaville to McAllen

Full-service estimate for 1,902 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,900 $3,530 $4,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,350 $5,300 $6,470
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,240 $8,840 $10,780
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,590 $14,140 $17,250
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,940 $19,440 $23,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,700–$3,820

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

Portable container

$2,720–$4,000

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

Full-service mover

$7,240–$10,780

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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 Vacaville (origin)

R Deep Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2265911
MC
775642
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Cassil Freight And Warehousing

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
405048
MC
121842
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Metropolitan Van & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
222569
MC
138536
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
1982

K & B Logistic INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1195990
MC
476562
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Brooklyn Moving INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3120644
MC
87764
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Gm Towing & Automotive

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2919432
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94533 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Dti

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2473260
MC
855329
Based in
Dixon, CA 95620 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Freight Straight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3442474
MC
1128355
Based in
Dixon, CA 95620 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 96 movers in Vacaville

Near McAllen (destination)

Rapid Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1502769
MC
564203
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
325 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Unimex Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1970020
MC
697365
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Spirit Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
437028
MC
152490
Based in
San Juan, TX 78589 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
446 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Aleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2959196
MC
3661
Based in
Alamo, TX 78516 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 158 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Premier 1 Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3187957
MC
303464
Based in
Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Msf Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1930892
MC
714680
Based in
Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Gec Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3127200
MC
91149
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Ang Nation Wide Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4251409
MC
1647997
Based in
McAllen, TX 78501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 357 movers in McAllen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Vacaville to McAllen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,900 to $4,310 for a studio, $4,350 to $6,470 for a one-bedroom, $7,240 to $10,780 for a two-bedroom, $11,590 to $17,250 for a three-bedroom and $15,940 to $23,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is McAllen from Vacaville?

About 1,902 road miles (1,612 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 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 Vacaville to McAllen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,700 to $3,820 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,720 to $4,000. 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 Vacaville–McAllen corridor.