($1,012+) Houston, TX to Santa Clarita, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Santa Clarita, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,579-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Santa Clarita, California, with costs ranging from $2,237 - $10,176. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $369 - $2,460. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Houston and Santa Clarita. Local movers in Houston typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Houston to Santa Clarita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,237 - $5,518
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,203 - $6,864
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,395 - $10,176

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 Houston to Santa Clarita.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Santa Clarita, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Santa Clarita, 86% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Houston to Santa Clarita?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in California Moving & Storage Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Houston, TX to Santa Clarita, CA

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Santa Clarita, California, cost between $1,479 and $5,144. 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 Santa Clarita. If you go over that window, storage in Houston adds around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Houston to Santa Clarita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,479 - $2,862
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,005 - $3,884
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,524 - $5,144

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Houston, TX and Santa Clarita, 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 $861 in Houston, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $92 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $185 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 Houston to Santa Clarita?

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 Houston, TX to Santa Clarita, CA

A rental truck for this 1,579-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Santa Clarita, California, costs between $942 and $2,658. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $618 - $706
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Houston to Santa Clarita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $942 - $1,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,031 - $2,356
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,366 - $2,658

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 $92 and $431.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $185.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $618 and $706 for the 1,579-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 $861 for 2 movers in Houston, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston to Santa Clarita?

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 Houston, TX to Santa Clarita, CA

If you're moving a larger household from Houston, 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 Santa Clarita, 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 $1,604 and $3,138.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Houston to Santa Clarita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,604 - $3,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,144 - $4,116

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $92 - $185 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Houston, Texas, typically costs $861.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Santa Clarita?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Houston, TX vs Santa Clarita, CA

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