($848+) Riverside, CA to Dallas, TX Movers

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

For the 1,383-mile move from Riverside, California, to Dallas, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,186 and $9,005. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $356 - $2,372 (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 Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,186 - $5,171
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,824 - $6,558
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,974 - $9,005

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 Dallas.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to Dallas, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Dallas, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Riverside, CA to Dallas, TX

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,313 and $4,507. 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 Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $2,400
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,420
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,369 - $4,507

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Riverside, CA and Dallas, 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 $830 in Riverside, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $178 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 Riverside to Dallas?

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 Dallas, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,383-mile move from Riverside, California, to Dallas, Texas, costs between $814 and $2,285, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $522 - $596
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Dallas based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $814 - $1,638
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $935 - $1,929
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,177 - $2,285

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $178 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 $77 and $385 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $522 - $596 in fuel for the 1,383-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $830 in Riverside, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Dallas, 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 Dallas, 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 $1,313 and $2,654.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,182 - $2,250
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,313 - $2,654
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,951 - $3,716

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 $830.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 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 Dallas?

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 Dallas, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Dallas, 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

Full-service movers on the 1,383-mile route from Riverside, CA, to Dallas, TX, run $1,186 - $9,005 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,313 - $4,507, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $814 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,824, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Dallas tend to point to ample economic opportunity and fabulous weather, though high housing costs and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and American Airlines Group, Inc..