($1,021+) Modesto, CA to McKinney, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,657-mile move from Modesto, California, to McKinney, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,359 - $10,418. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $343 - $2,288. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Modesto and McKinney. Local movers in Modesto typically start around $314 as a base rate plus $128/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,359 - $5,662
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,273 - $7,183
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,971 - $10,418

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 McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Modesto, CA to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 79% of Modesto 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 Modesto to McKinney?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Modesto, CA to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,558 and $5,498. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Modesto typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,558 - $2,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,896 - $4,103
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,772 - $5,498

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 $801 in Modesto, 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $172 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 Modesto 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 Modesto, CA to McKinney, TX

Truck rentals from Modesto, California, to McKinney, Texas, range from $1,011 - $3,025 for the 1,657-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $603 - $689
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,011 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,116 - $2,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $3,025

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Modesto, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $801.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $603 - $689 for the 1,657-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $69 and $372, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $172 per night for hotel stops on the 1,657-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $343 - $515.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Modesto 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 Modesto, CA to McKinney, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Modesto, California, to McKinney, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,030 and $3,124.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,389 - $2,538
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,610 - $3,124
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,026 - $4,441

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Modesto, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $801.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $172 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 Modesto to McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

Day-to-day costs in McKinney are close to what you're used to in Modesto: cost of living index of 112 versus 116, with average rent of $2,300/mo compared to $1,800/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 48/100 and 34.24/100 in Modesto versus 27/100 and 78.52/100 in McKinney.