($886+) Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,430-mile move from Los Angeles, California, to Plano, Texas, with prices running from $1,311 - $9,497. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $426 - $2,840 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Los Angeles and Plano are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Los Angeles movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Los Angeles to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $5,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,881 - $7,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,594 - $9,497

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 Los Angeles to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Los Angeles movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Los Angeles to Plano?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Los Angeles, California, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,440 and $4,961. 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 Plano. If you go over that window, storage in Los Angeles adds around $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Los Angeles to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,440 - $2,586
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,857 - $3,797
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,599 - $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 $994 in Los Angeles, 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 $107 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $213 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 Plano, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Los Angeles to Plano?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX

Plan on $950 - $2,670 for a rental moving truck on the 1,430-mile route from Los Angeles, California, to Plano, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $646 - $738
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Los Angeles daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Los Angeles to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $950 - $1,663
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,038 - $2,186
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,670

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $213 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $92 and $462 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $646 - $738 in fuel for the 1,430-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $994 in Los Angeles, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Los Angeles to Plano?

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 Los Angeles, CA to Plano, TX

For larger DIY moves from Los Angeles, 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 Plano, 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 $1,457 and $2,890.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Los Angeles to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,270 - $2,447
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,457 - $2,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,079 - $3,969

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $107 and $213.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Los Angeles, California, for roughly five hours typically average $994.

What are the best freight companies from Los Angeles to Plano?

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. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, 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: Los Angeles, CA vs Plano, TX

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