($870+) Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,430-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Plano, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,152 - $8,683. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $426 - $2,840. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Los Angeles and Plano. 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 Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,152 - $4,883
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,975 - $6,808
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,125 - $8,683

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 Plano.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Plano, 56% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,385 and $4,818. 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 Los Angeles adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,385 - $2,414
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,717 - $3,338
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,335 - $4,818

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Los Angeles, CA and Plano, 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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX

A rental truck for this 1,430-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Plano, Texas, costs between $887 and $2,447. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $646 - $738
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $887 - $1,717
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $913 - $1,944
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,447

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $107 and $497.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $213.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $646 and $738 for the 1,430-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $994 for 2 movers in Los Angeles, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, to Plano, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,278 and $2,670.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,174
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,306 - $2,670
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,942 - $3,707

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Los Angeles, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $994.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $107 - $213 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 Los Angeles to Plano?

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: Los Angeles, 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 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.

Our take

For a move from Los Angeles, CA, to Plano, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,152 for a studio to $8,683 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,430-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,385 - $4,818. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $887 - $2,447, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,975 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Plano tend to point to favorable weather and ample economic opportunity, though terrible traffic and extreme weather come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Capital One Finance and DXC Technology.