($915+) Garland, TX to Riverside, CA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,399-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Riverside, California, with costs ranging from $2,410 - $9,052. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $337 - $2,248. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Garland and Riverside. Local movers in Garland typically start around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,410 - $5,154
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,869 - $7,008
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,211 - $9,052

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 Garland to Riverside.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Riverside, CA

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

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

Look for California Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in California 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 Garland, TX to Riverside, CA

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Riverside, California, cost between $1,376 and $4,914. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Garland typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Garland to Riverside:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,376 - $2,463
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,738 - $3,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,336 - $4,914

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 $787 in Garland, 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 $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $169 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 Riverside, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Garland to Riverside?

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 Garland, TX to Riverside, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,399 miles from Garland, Texas, to Riverside, California, running $888 - $2,566. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $500 - $572
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Garland to Riverside based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $888 - $1,648
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $950 - $2,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,566

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 $84 and $393.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $169.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $500 and $572 for the 1,399-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 $787 for 2 movers in Garland, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Garland, TX to Riverside, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Garland, Texas, to Riverside, California, 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 $1,433 and $2,867.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,263 - $2,450
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,433 - $2,867
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $4,047

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 $84 - $169 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Garland, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $787.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Riverside?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Garland, TX vs Riverside, CA

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