($879+) Riverside, CA to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Riverside, CA to Garland, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,399-mile relocation from Riverside, California, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,196 and $9,077. 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 $356 - $2,372, 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 Riverside typically charge a base rate around $239 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,196 - $4,911
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,677 - $6,804
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,718 - $9,077

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 Riverside to Garland.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Garland, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Riverside to Garland?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Riverside, CA to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,350 and $4,453. 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 Riverside typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Riverside to Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,350 - $2,519
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,741 - $3,448
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,272 - $4,453

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Riverside, CA and Garland, 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 $830 in Riverside, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $89 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $178 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 Riverside to Garland?

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 Riverside, CA to Garland, TX

Plan on $804 - $2,444 for a rental moving truck on the 1,399-mile route from Riverside, California, to Garland, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $528 - $603
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Riverside daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Riverside to Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $804 - $1,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $896 - $1,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,106 - $2,444

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $528 - $603 for the 1,399-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 Riverside, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $830.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,399-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $178 per night, adding $356 - $534 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $59 and $356.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Riverside to Garland?

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 Riverside, CA to Garland, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Riverside, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Garland, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,284 and $2,704.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,168 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,284 - $2,704
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,891 - $3,599

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 Riverside, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $830.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $178 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Riverside to Garland?

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.

Cost of living: Riverside, CA vs Garland, TX

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

Our take

The 1,399-mile move from Riverside, CA, to Garland, TX, costs between $1,196 and $9,077 with full-service movers, $1,350 - $4,453 with a moving container, and $804 - $2,444 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,677 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Garland tend to point to quality education and diversity, though severe storms and extreme heat come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Garland Independent School District and City of Garland.