($1,209+) Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA

Full-service movers for the 1,929-mile relocation from Houston, Texas, to Sacramento, California, cost between $2,624 and $11,310. 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 $327 - $2,180, 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 Houston typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,624 - $5,637
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,562 - $7,946
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,432 - $11,310

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 Houston to Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Sacramento, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Houston to Sacramento?

Movers licensed to operate in California are typically members of the California Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,604 and $5,741. 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 Houston costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Houston to Sacramento:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,604 - $3,197
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,160 - $4,565
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,783 - $5,741

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Houston, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $763, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $164 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Houston, TX, and Sacramento, CA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Sacramento?

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 Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,929 miles from Houston, Texas, to Sacramento, California, running $1,162 - $3,263. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $669 - $765
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Houston to Sacramento based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,329
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,219 - $2,827
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,602 - $3,263

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 $82 and $382.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $669 and $765 for the 1,929-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 $763 for 2 movers in Houston, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston to Sacramento?

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 Houston, TX to Sacramento, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Houston, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Sacramento, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,762 and $3,549.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,503 - $2,934
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,762 - $3,549
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,295 - $4,734

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 $82 - $164 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 Houston, Texas, typically costs $763.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Sacramento?

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. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC 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: Houston, TX vs Sacramento, CA

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