($1,027+) Dallas, TX to San Jose, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to San Jose, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Dallas, Texas, to San Jose, California, costs between $2,333 and $9,622. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,689-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $457 - $3,048, 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 Dallas and San Jose. For a rough baseline, movers based in Dallas tend to start around $179 plus $60/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 Dallas to San Jose:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,333 - $5,366
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,084 - $6,750
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,362 - $9,622

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 Dallas to San Jose.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to San Jose, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 55% of Dallas movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In San Jose, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dallas to San Jose?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Dallas, TX to San Jose, CA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to San Jose, California, cost between $1,499 and $5,295. 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 San Jose. If you go over that window, storage in Dallas adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dallas to San Jose:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,499 - $2,851
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,880 - $3,950
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,539 - $5,295

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 $1,067 in Dallas, 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 $114 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $229 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 San Jose, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Dallas to San Jose?

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 Dallas, TX to San Jose, CA

Plan on $1,027 - $2,786 for a rental moving truck on the 1,689-mile route from Dallas, Texas, to San Jose, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $819 - $936
• Daily insurance: $46/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $30
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Dallas to San Jose based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,027 - $2,011
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,121 - $2,324
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,400 - $2,786

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $819 - $936 for the 1,689-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 Dallas, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,067.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,689-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $229 per night, adding $457 - $686 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $76 and $457.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas to San Jose?

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 Dallas, TX to San Jose, CA

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 Dallas, Texas, to San Jose, California. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,504 and $3,190.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,323 - $2,590
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,504 - $3,190
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,010 - $4,113

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $114 - $229 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Dallas, Texas, typically costs $1,067.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas to San Jose?

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.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs San Jose, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in San Jose, side by side with Dallas 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 Dallas, TX, to San Jose, CA, 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 $2,333 - $9,622 on the 1,689-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,499 - $5,295, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,027 - $2,786. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,084 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 Cisco Systems and Western Digital.