($841+) Riverside, CA to McKinney, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Riverside, CA to McKinney, TX

For the 1,410-mile move from Riverside, California, to McKinney, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,150 and $9,245. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $370 - $2,468 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Riverside generally start around $239 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Riverside to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,150 - $4,822
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,839 - $6,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,069 - $9,245

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Riverside to McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In McKinney, 59% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Riverside to McKinney?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Riverside, CA to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,307 and $4,496. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Riverside costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Riverside to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,307 - $2,443
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,788 - $3,342
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,245 - $4,496

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $93 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $185 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $864 in Riverside, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your McKinney, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Riverside to McKinney?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Riverside, CA to McKinney, TX

Plan on $867 - $2,410 for a rental moving truck on the 1,410-mile route from Riverside, California, to McKinney, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $554 - $633
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Riverside daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Riverside to McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $867 - $1,545
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $947 - $1,973
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,122 - $2,410

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $93 and $432.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $185.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $554 and $633 for the 1,410-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $864 for 2 movers in Riverside, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Riverside to McKinney?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Riverside, CA to McKinney, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Riverside, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to McKinney, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,349 and $2,867.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Riverside to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,141 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,349 - $2,867
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,944 - $3,524

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Riverside, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $864.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $93 - $185 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Riverside to McKinney?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Riverside, CA vs McKinney, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in McKinney, side by side with Riverside on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

A move from Riverside, CA, to McKinney, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,150 - $9,245 on the 1,410-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,307 - $4,496, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $867 - $2,410. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,839 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Globe Life and SRS Distribution.