($1,112+) Modesto, CA to Houston, TX Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,858-mile move from Modesto, California, to Houston, Texas, with prices running from $1,390 - $10,513. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $325 - $2,168 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Modesto and Houston are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Modesto movers tend to run around $314 as a base rate plus $128/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,390 - $5,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,253 - $7,761
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,511 - $10,513

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 Modesto to Houston.

Specialty moving services from Modesto, CA to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 79% of Modesto movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Houston, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Modesto, CA to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,603 and $5,716. 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 Modesto costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,603 - $3,156
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,135 - $4,121
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,749 - $5,716

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $163 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Houston, 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 $759 in Modesto, 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 Modesto to Houston?

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 Modesto, CA to Houston, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,858 miles from Modesto, California, to Houston, Texas, running $1,146 - $3,246. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $641 - $732
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Modesto daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,146 - $2,119
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,203 - $2,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,518 - $3,246

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $641 - $732 for the 1,858-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 Modesto, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $759.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,858-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $163 per night, adding $325 - $488 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $325.

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

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 Modesto, CA to Houston, TX

For larger DIY moves from Modesto, 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 Houston, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,592 and $3,399.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,486 - $2,594
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,399
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,313 - $4,711

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 $81 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Modesto, California, for about five hours typically runs $759.

What are the best freight companies from Modesto to Houston?

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. Speed Intermodal (4.7/5 stars): Speed Intermodal 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: Modesto, CA vs Houston, TX

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