($895+) Anaheim, CA to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Anaheim, CA to Plano, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,437-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Plano, Texas, with prices running from $1,247 - $10,078. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $431 - $2,876 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Anaheim and Plano are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Anaheim movers tend to run around $182 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,247 - $5,336
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,063 - $6,732
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,594 - $10,078

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 Anaheim to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Anaheim to Plano?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Anaheim, CA to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,412 and $4,961. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Plano. If you go over that window, storage in Anaheim adds around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Anaheim to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,412 - $2,771
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,821 - $3,686
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,352 - $4,961

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Anaheim, CA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,007, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $108 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $216 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Anaheim, CA, and Plano, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Anaheim to Plano?

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 Anaheim, CA to Plano, TX

Plan on $895 - $2,645 for a rental moving truck on the 1,437-mile route from Anaheim, California, to Plano, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $657 - $751
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Anaheim to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $895 - $1,733
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $978 - $2,145
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,220 - $2,645

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $657 - $751 for the 1,437-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 Anaheim, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,007.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,437-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $216 per night, adding $431 - $647 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $72 and $431.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim to Plano?

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 Anaheim, CA to Plano, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Anaheim, California, to Plano, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,428 and $2,890.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,352
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,428 - $2,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,039 - $3,930

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $108 and $216.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Anaheim, California, for roughly five hours typically average $1,007.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim to Plano?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Anaheim, CA vs Plano, TX

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