($928+) Long Beach, CA to McKinney, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to McKinney, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,470-mile move from Long Beach, California, to McKinney, Texas, with prices running from $1,262 - $9,869. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $426 - $2,840 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Long Beach and McKinney are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Long Beach movers tend to run around $162 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,262 - $5,349
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,149 - $6,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,332 - $9,869

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 Long Beach to McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Long Beach, CA to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,380 and $4,910. 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 Long Beach costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,380 - $2,716
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,855 - $3,645
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,397 - $4,910

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Long Beach, CA and McKinney, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $994 in Long Beach, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $107 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $213 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA to McKinney, TX

A rental truck for this 1,470-mile move from Long Beach, California, to McKinney, Texas, costs between $918 and $2,658. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $664 - $759
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Long Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $918 - $1,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $993 - $2,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,224 - $2,658

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $664 - $759 for the 1,470-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Long Beach, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $994.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,470-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $213 per night, adding $426 - $639 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $71 and $426.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA to McKinney, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Long Beach, California, to McKinney, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,439 and $2,885.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,332 - $2,492
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,439 - $2,885
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,938 - $4,126

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $107 - $213 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Long Beach, California, for about five hours typically runs $994.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to McKinney?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Long Beach, 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 Long Beach 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.