Moving from Houston, TX to Moreno Valley, CA
About 1,529 miles across a state line, from Texas into California, 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 Houston, TX to Moreno Valley, CA covers about 1,529 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $6,881 – $9,174 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 161 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 1,529 miles from Texas to California. 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 $6,881 – $9,174 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 28 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 Houston to Moreno Valley
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,160 – $6,881 | $3,715 – $4,954 | $2,477 – $3,303 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,192 – $8,257 | $4,459 – $5,945 | $2,972 – $3,963 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,881 – $9,174 | $4,954 – $6,605 | $3,303 – $4,404 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,913 – $10,550 | $5,697 – $7,596 | $3,798 – $5,064 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,945 – $11,926 | $6,440 – $8,587 | $4,293 – $5,725 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,321 – $13,761 | $7,431 – $9,908 | $4,954 – $6,605 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,529 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, Houston to Moreno Valley
1,529 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $7,645. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $6,881 to $9,174, 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 Houston to Moreno Valley
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 161 people a year (±106) moved from Harris County, TX, home to Houston, to Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley. Going the other way: about 592 people a year (±359). Movers from Harris County make up 0.1% of the 117,154 people a year who moved into Riverside County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 45,447 people a year (±6,640) moving from Texas to California and about 77,161 people a year (±9,059) from California to Texas — a net gain for Texas of about 31,714 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 22,603 ±2,833 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 14,783 ±1,771 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,605 ±1,230 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,171 ±2,118 |
| Travis County, TX | 5,495 ±746 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 19,021 ±1,928 |
| Orange County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 15,263 ±2,340 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 1,828 ±939 |
Licensed movers at each end
82 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Houston (570 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 35 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 27.3% of their 110 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Men MoversUSDOT 1914113 | Houston · 10 mi | 95 trucks | 4 | 100.0% of 4 |
| G and S Moving & StorageUSDOT 511433 | Houston · 4 mi | 35 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| American Knights MovingUSDOT 1977907 | Houston · 6 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 26.9% of 26 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Woodlands LLCUSDOT 2491964 | Houston · 17 mi | 19 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Cajun MoversUSDOT 752804 | Fresno · 17 mi | 16 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 4 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Houston LLCUSDOT 1296282 | Houston · 15 mi | 15 trucks | 7 | 0.0% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Moreno Valley end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Moreno Valley: Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Murrieta Moving (San Bernardino, 12 trucks), R & R Relocation LLC (Temecula, 9 trucks), Burgess Moving & Storage (Riverside, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into California, 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 Houston to Moreno Valley
Insist on a survey
Over 1,529 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 1,529 miles of handling.
Arriving in Moreno Valley
A local move inside Moreno Valley later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Moreno Valley are Riverside (about 13 mi), San Bernardino (about 19 mi), Fontana (about 23 mi).
Other routes from Houston
All routes from Houston, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Houston to Austin, TX | 162 mi | $729 – $972 |
| Houston to San Antonio, TX | 197 mi | $887 – $1,182 |
| Houston to Corpus Christi, TX | ~216 mi | $972 – $1,296 |
| Houston to Lafayette, LA | ~236 mi | $1,062 – $1,416 |
| Houston to Dallas, TX | 239 mi | $1,076 – $1,434 |
| Houston to Fort Worth, TX | ~277 mi | $1,247 – $1,662 |
| Houston to McKinney, TX | ~291 mi | $1,310 – $1,746 |
| Houston to Baton Rouge, LA | ~297 mi | $1,337 – $1,782 |
Also moving to Moreno Valley: from Fontana, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from San Diego, CA.
Houston to Moreno Valley moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Houston to Moreno Valley?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,529 miles cost about $5,160 – $6,881 for a studio, $6,881 – $9,174 for a two-bedroom home and $7,913 – $10,550 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Houston to Moreno Valley take?
The drive is 4 days on the road (about 28 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 Houston to Moreno Valley?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $3,303 – $4,404 for a two-bedroom home, against $6,881 – $9,174 with full-service movers; a moving container is $4,954 – $6,605.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Houston to Moreno Valley?
Yes. Houston is in Texas and Moreno Valley is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 82 listed movers within 30 miles of Houston hold it.
How many people move from Houston to Moreno Valley each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 161 people a year (margin of error ±106) moved from Harris County, which contains Houston, to Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley.
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.