($918+) Anaheim, CA to Houston, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,527-mile relocation from Anaheim, California, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,269 and $10,115. 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 Anaheim typically charge a base rate around $182 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,269 - $5,119
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,969 - $7,080
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,673 - $10,115

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 Anaheim to Houston.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim 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 Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,384 and $4,999. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Anaheim typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,842
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,898 - $3,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,637 - $4,999

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Anaheim, CA and Houston, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $965 in Anaheim, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $103 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $207 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Houston, TX

A rental truck for this 1,527-mile move from Anaheim, California, to Houston, Texas, costs between $937 and $2,559. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $670 - $765
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Anaheim daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,815
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,045 - $2,226
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,316 - $2,559

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 $103 and $482.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $207.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $670 and $765 for the 1,527-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 $965 for 2 movers in Anaheim, California, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA to Houston, TX

For larger DIY moves from Anaheim, 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 $1,519 and $2,963.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,377 - $2,483
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,519 - $2,963
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,068 - $3,918

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Anaheim, 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 Anaheim to Houston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Anaheim, 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 Anaheim 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.