($691+) Amarillo, TX to Santa Ana, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Santa Ana, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,069-mile relocation from Amarillo, Texas, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $2,222 and $8,391. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $331 - $2,208, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Amarillo typically charge a base rate around $400 plus $224 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Amarillo to Santa Ana:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,222 - $5,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,555 - $6,351
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,583 - $8,391

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 Amarillo to Santa Ana.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Santa Ana, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Ana, 84% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Amarillo to Santa Ana?

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, 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 Amarillo, TX to Santa Ana, CA

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Santa Ana, California, cost between $1,243 and $4,413. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Amarillo typically costs about $65/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Amarillo to Santa Ana:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,243 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,245 - $4,413

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $773 in Amarillo, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $83 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $166 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Santa Ana, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Amarillo to Santa Ana?

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 Amarillo, TX to Santa Ana, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 1,069-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Santa Ana, California, costs between $691 and $1,998, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $376 - $429
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Amarillo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Amarillo to Santa Ana based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $691 - $1,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $808 - $1,577
• 4+ bedrooms: $996 - $1,998

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $166 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $72 and $359 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $376 - $429 in fuel for the 1,069-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $773 in Amarillo, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Amarillo to Santa Ana?

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 Amarillo, TX to Santa Ana, CA

For larger DIY moves from Amarillo, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Santa Ana, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,216 and $2,551.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Amarillo to Santa Ana:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,216 - $2,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,693 - $3,262

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 $83 - $166 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Amarillo, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $773.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Santa Ana?

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.
3. Dedicated Express, LLC (4.26/5 stars): Dedicated Express, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Amarillo, TX vs Santa Ana, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Santa Ana, side by side with Amarillo 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.