($905+) Los Angeles, CA to McKinney, TX Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Los Angeles, California, to McKinney, Texas, costs between $1,261 and $8,683. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,438-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $426 - $2,840, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Los Angeles and McKinney. For a rough baseline, movers based in Los Angeles tend to start around $200 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,261 - $5,033
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,746 - $6,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,075 - $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 McKinney.

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

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In McKinney, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

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

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,371 and $4,448. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Los Angeles typically costs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,371 - $2,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,666 - $3,616
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,452 - $4,448

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $107 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $213 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $994 in Los Angeles, CA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your McKinney, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA to McKinney, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,438-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to McKinney, Texas, costs between $844 and $2,375, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $650 - $743
• 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 McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $844 - $1,568
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $969 - $1,905
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,139 - $2,375

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 $650 and $743 for the 1,438-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 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 Los Angeles, CA to McKinney, TX

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to McKinney, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,306 and $2,754.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,186 - $2,308
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,306 - $2,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,905 - $3,781

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 McKinney?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Los Angeles, 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 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

A move from Los Angeles, CA, to McKinney, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,261 - $8,683 on the 1,438-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,371 - $4,448, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $844 - $2,375. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,746 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Globe Life and SRS Distribution.