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Cost to move from Riverside, CA to Dallas, TX
About 1,426 road miles. A typical 2-bedroom move costs $4,230–$6,670 with full-service movers in October.
Sources: BLS wages, EIA fuel prices, U.S. CensusData updated 2026-11-04How we calculate →
Estimates by home size
| Home size | Typical weight | Full service | With packing | DIY truck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,690–$2,670 | $1,940–$3,120 | $1,920–$3,120 |
| 1-bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,490–$3,910 | $2,990–$4,810 | $1,930–$3,150 |
| 2-bedroom | 5,000 lb | $4,230–$6,670 | $4,980–$8,020 | $1,940–$3,180 |
| 3-bedroom | 8,000 lb | $6,980–$11,030 | $8,230–$13,280 | $1,960–$3,240 |
| 4+ bedroom | 11,000 lb | $9,470–$14,940 | $11,220–$18,090 | $1,980–$3,300 |
2-bedroom breakdown
| Item | Low | High | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linehaul transport (5,000 lb, 1,426 mi) | $3,000 | $4,720 | |
| Fuel share (EIA diesel $8.08/gal) | $440 | $570 | weight share of a shared truck |
| Loading crew at origin | $480 | $810 | |
| Unloading crew at destination | $320 | $570 |
Route data
- Mover wages: $22.15/h in Riverside vs. $18.52/h in Dallas (BLS OEWS 2025). Loading is priced at origin rates, unloading at destination rates.
- Diesel at origin: $8.08/gal (California, EIA week of 2026-11-02).
- Census ACS 2023: about 93,970 people moved from California to Texas in one year, and 38,732 the other way.
Seasonality
| Month | 2-bedroom, full service |
|---|---|
| January | $3,940–$6,200 |
| April | $4,230–$6,670 |
| July | $4,870–$7,670 |
| October | $4,230–$6,670 |
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FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Riverside to Dallas?
A 2-bedroom move of about 1,426 road miles costs roughly $4,230–$6,670 with full-service movers in October, or $1,940–$3,180 with a one-way rental truck (estimates, not quotes).
When is the cheapest time to move from Riverside to Dallas?
Winter months (November–February) run about 5–7% below October in our model; June–August peaks at 12–15% above it.