A Better Moving And Storage Co Inc
Carmichael, CA · USDOT 528679
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1993
Moving from California to Texas
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 77,000 people living in Texas had lived in California a year earlier. No other state drew more people from California. A 2-bedroom move from Los Angeles to Houston, about 1,618 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450. 449 licensed movers are based in California.
Who makes this move
77,161
people moved from California to Texas (±9,059)
45,447
moved the other way, from Texas to California (±6,640)
- Texas drew about 12% of the roughly 661,000 people who left California for another state.
- More people moved to Texas than the other way, by about 32,000.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left California went
Most common moves out of California
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Los Angeles to Houston, about 1,618 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $2,150–$3,700 | $2,650–$4,550 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,750–$4,700 | $3,400–$5,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,750–$6,450 | $4,650–$8,000 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $4,700–$8,050 | $5,800–$9,950 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $5,500–$9,400 | $6,800–$11,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $6,300–$10,850 | $7,850–$13,450 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Houston | 1,618 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Los Angeles to Dallas | 1,460 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| Los Angeles to Austin | 1,446 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| San Francisco to Houston | 1,938 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Francisco to Dallas | 1,747 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Francisco to Austin | 1,770 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Diego to Houston | 1,535 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| San Diego to Dallas | 1,394 | $3,100–$5,600 |
| San Diego to Austin | 1,363 | $3,100–$5,600 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in California
See all 449Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
A&l Moving & Storage LLC
Sacramento, CA · USDOT 3723054
1 truck · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2021
A-accurate Moving Company
El Cajon, CA · USDOT 2023330
13 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2010
A1 Transfer Moving & Storage
San Francisco, CA · USDOT 3081814
3 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2018
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedCalifornia to Texas crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from California to Texas
How much does it cost to move from California to Texas?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Los Angeles to Houston, about 1,618 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,100 to $6,450. A studio runs about $2,150–$3,700 and a 4-bedroom about $5,500–$9,400. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from California to Texas?
About 77,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 77,161, with a margin of error of ±9,059. About 45,000 moved from Texas to California the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from California to Texas?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,363 to 1,938 miles by road; Los Angeles to Houston is about 1,618. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from California to Texas?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from California to Texas?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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