Moving from Oxnard, CA to Dallas, TX
About 1,507 miles across a state line, from California into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Oxnard, CA to Dallas, TX covers about 1,507 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,782 – $9,042 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 280 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,507 miles from California to Texas. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $6,782 – $9,042 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 4 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Oxnard to Dallas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,086 – $6,782 | $3,662 – $4,883 | $2,441 – $3,255 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,103 – $8,138 | $4,394 – $5,859 | $2,930 – $3,906 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,782 – $9,042 | $4,883 – $6,510 | $3,255 – $4,340 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,799 – $10,398 | $5,615 – $7,487 | $3,743 – $4,991 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,816 – $11,755 | $6,347 – $8,463 | $4,232 – $5,642 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,172 – $13,563 | $7,324 – $9,765 | $4,883 – $6,510 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,507 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Oxnard to Dallas
1,507 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,535. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,782 to $9,042, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Oxnard to Dallas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 280 people a year (±269) moved from Ventura County, CA, home to Oxnard, to Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas. Going the other way: about 256 people a year (±211). Movers from Ventura County make up 0.2% of the 116,247 people a year who moved into Dallas County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 77,161 people a year (±9,059) moving from California to Texas and about 45,447 people a year (±6,640) from Texas to California — a net gain for Texas of about 31,714 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | 1,670 ±622 |
| Clark County, NV | 1,060 ±402 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 964 ±476 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 948 ±279 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Collin County, TX | 12,791 ±1,217 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,843 ±1,239 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,012 ±849 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 2,288 ±606 |
Licensed movers at each end
6 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Oxnard (26 counting those licensed only inside California). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 12 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentyfour7 MsiUSDOT 1821147 | Carpinteria · 24 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Freedom Moving CompanyUSDOT 3607487 | Simi Valey · 25 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Pleasant RelocationUSDOT 2526974 | Agoura · 26 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Attention to Detail Moving IncUSDOT 2631957 | Camarillo · 12 mi | 1 truck | 6 | 33.3% of 6 |
| Let's Get Moving Thousand OaksUSDOT 4408072 | Simi Valley · 25 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Rd Moving LLCUSDOT 3622990 | Piru · 30 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Dallas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Dallas: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Texas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Oxnard to Dallas
Insist on a survey
Over 1,507 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 1,507 miles of handling.
Arriving in Dallas
A local move inside Dallas later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Dallas are Irving (about 13 mi), Garland (about 16 mi), Arlington (about 21 mi).
Other routes from Oxnard
All routes from Oxnard, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard to Los Angeles, CA | ~65 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Oxnard to Bakersfield, CA | ~94 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Oxnard to Anaheim, CA | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Oxnard to Fontana, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Oxnard to Moreno Valley, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Oxnard to San Diego, CA | ~182 mi | $819 – $1,092 |
| Oxnard to San Jose, CA | ~308 mi | $1,386 – $1,848 |
| Oxnard to Las Vegas, NV | ~311 mi | $1,400 – $1,866 |
Also moving to Dallas: from McKinney, TX, from Austin, TX, from Norman, OK, from Shreveport, LA.
Oxnard to Dallas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oxnard to Dallas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,507 miles cost about $5,086 – $6,782 for a studio, $6,782 – $9,042 for a two-bedroom home and $7,799 – $10,398 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Oxnard to Dallas take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oxnard to Dallas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,255 – $4,340 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,782 – $9,042 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,883 – $6,510.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oxnard to Dallas?
Yes. Oxnard is in California and Dallas is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 6 listed movers within 30 miles of Oxnard hold it.
How many people move from Oxnard to Dallas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 280 people a year (margin of error ±269) moved from Ventura County, which contains Oxnard, to Dallas County, which contains Dallas.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.