($879+) Fort Worth, TX to Anaheim, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Worth, TX to Anaheim, CA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,388-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Anaheim, California, with prices running from $2,410 - $9,148. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $382 - $2,544 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Fort Worth and Anaheim are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Fort Worth movers tend to run around $216 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,410 - $5,522
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,138 - $7,076
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,211 - $9,148

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 Fort Worth to Anaheim.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Anaheim, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Anaheim, 84% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Fort Worth, TX to Anaheim, CA

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Anaheim, California, cost between $1,334 and $4,673. 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 Anaheim. If you go over that window, storage in Fort Worth adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,334 - $2,722
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,792 - $3,656
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,433 - $4,673

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fort Worth, TX and Anaheim, CA. 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 $890 in Fort Worth, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $95 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $191 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 Fort Worth to Anaheim?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Anaheim, CA

Plan on $906 - $2,393 for a rental moving truck on the 1,388-mile route from Fort Worth, Texas, to Anaheim, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $562 - $642
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $906 - $1,699
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $931 - $1,981
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,393

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $890.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $562 - $642 for the 1,388-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 $76 and $413, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $191 per night for hotel stops on the 1,388-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $382 - $572.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Worth to Anaheim?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Anaheim, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Fort Worth, Texas, 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 Anaheim, California.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,504 and $2,983.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,300 - $2,240
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,504 - $2,983
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,927 - $3,970

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 $95 and $191.
• 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 Fort Worth, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $890.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth to Anaheim?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Fort Worth, TX vs Anaheim, CA

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