($972+) Los Angeles, CA to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to McAllen, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,592-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to McAllen, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,274 - $10,583. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $383 - $2,552. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Los Angeles and McAllen. Local movers in Los Angeles typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Los Angeles to McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,274 - $5,571
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,330 - $7,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,509 - $10,583

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 Los Angeles to McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to McAllen?

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 Los Angeles, CA to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,538 and $5,196. 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 McAllen. If you go over that window, storage in Los Angeles adds around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,538 - $2,807
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,948 - $3,807
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,706 - $5,196

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Los Angeles, CA and McAllen, 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 $893 in Los Angeles, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $96 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $191 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 Los Angeles to McAllen?

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 Los Angeles, CA to McAllen, TX

Plan on $972 - $2,907 for a rental moving truck on the 1,592-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to McAllen, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $646 - $739
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $972 - $1,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,117 - $2,220
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,907

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $646 - $739 for the 1,592-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 Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $893.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,592-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $191 per night, adding $383 - $574 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $64 and $383.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to McAllen?

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 Los Angeles, CA to McAllen, 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 Los Angeles, California, to McAllen, 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 $1,467 and $3,200.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Los Angeles to McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,397 - $2,451
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,467 - $3,200
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,185 - $4,365

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $893.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $96 and $191 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to McAllen?

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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC 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: Los Angeles, CA vs McAllen, TX

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