($959+) Anaheim, CA to McKinney, TX Movers

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

For the 1,446-mile move from Anaheim, California, to McKinney, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,273 and $9,690. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $431 - $2,876 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Anaheim generally start around $182 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,273 - $5,389
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,154 - $7,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,434 - $9,690

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 McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Anaheim, CA to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 84% of Anaheim movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Anaheim, California, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,468 and $4,961. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Anaheim runs about $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,468 - $2,507
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,649
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,475 - $4,961

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 $1,007 in Anaheim, CA. 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 $108 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $216 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 McKinney, TX, destination before booking.

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

Plan on $950 - $2,518 for a rental moving truck on the 1,446-mile route from Anaheim, California, to McKinney, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $662 - $756
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• 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 McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $950 - $1,768
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $968 - $2,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,208 - $2,518

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 $108 and $503.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $216.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $662 and $756 for the 1,446-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 $1,007 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 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 Anaheim, CA to McKinney, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Anaheim, California, to McKinney, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,472 and $2,919.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,257 - $2,328
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,472 - $2,919
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,059 - $3,930

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Anaheim, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,007.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $108 and $216 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Anaheim to McKinney?

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.
3. ALL Service Handling (4.76/5 stars): ALL Service Handling is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Anaheim, 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 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.