($852+) San Diego, CA to McKinney, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Diego, CA to McKinney, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,385-mile relocation from San Diego, California, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,217 and $9,434. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $413 - $2,756, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in San Diego typically charge a base rate around $226 plus $200 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from San Diego to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $5,049
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,048 - $7,076
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,950 - $9,434

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 San Diego to McKinney.

Specialty moving services from San Diego, CA to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of San Diego movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from San Diego to McKinney?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Southwest Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 San Diego, CA to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from San Diego, California, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,403 and $4,625. 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 San Diego costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from San Diego to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,403 - $2,644
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,728
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,312 - $4,625

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $103 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $207 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in McKinney, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $965 in San Diego, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers San Diego to McKinney?

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 San Diego, CA to McKinney, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,385 miles from San Diego, California, to McKinney, Texas, running $870 - $2,393. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $607 - $694
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• San Diego daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from San Diego to McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $870 - $1,784
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $970 - $1,920
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,393

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $607 - $694 for the 1,385-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 San Diego, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $965.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,385-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $207 per night, adding $413 - $620 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $69 and $413.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Diego to McKinney?

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 San Diego, CA to McKinney, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from San Diego, California, to McKinney, 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 $1,240 and $2,954.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from San Diego to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,263 - $2,334
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,476 - $2,954
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,908 - $3,854

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In San Diego, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $965.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $103 - $207 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 San Diego to McKinney?

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.
3. Fast Transportation (4.34/5 stars): Fast Transportation is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: San Diego, CA vs McKinney, TX

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