The roughly 1,714-mile move from Houston, TX to Los Angeles, CA typically costs $5,075–$6,100 for a 2-bedroom home. Use the calculator to price your own move and get matched with a licensed, insured carrier.
Get your free Houston→Los Angeles estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 1,714 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Houston→Los Angeles cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,525 – $3,025 |
| 1-bedroom | $3,600 – $4,300 |
| 2-bedroom | $5,075 – $6,100 |
| 3-bedroom | $7,200 – $8,650 |
| 4-bedroom | $10,600 – $12,725 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Houston to Los Angeles.
Typical time your belongings are on the road.
Long-distance carriers price on how much you move and how far it travels.
A few things move the number on a Houston-to-Los Angeles move:
A typical 2-bedroom move from Houston to Los Angeles runs $5,075–$6,100, based on the roughly 1,714 miles between them. Smaller studios start lower and larger 4-bedroom homes cost more, and your final price depends on how much you move plus services like packing.
The move takes about 3–4 days in transit by truck. Long-distance carriers give a delivery window rather than a fixed day, so build a little flexibility into your plans.
Rates are lowest in the fall-through-spring off-season and highest in summer and at month-ends. A mid-week, mid-month date on this route usually books cheaper and with more carrier choice.
For a long-distance move like Houston to Los Angeles, a full-service carrier prices by weight and mileage and handles the drive; a DIY truck rental can be cheaper for a light load but means doing the driving and loading yourself. Use the calculator to compare against your quotes.
More moves from Houston:
Houston to New York City • Houston to Chicago • Houston to Phoenix • Houston to Philadelphia • Houston to San Antonio • Houston to San Diego
Moving to Los Angeles from elsewhere:
Dallas to Los Angeles • Jacksonville to Los Angeles • Austin to Los Angeles • Columbus to Los Angeles • Charlotte to Los Angeles • Indianapolis to Los Angeles
See full cost guides for moving to Los Angeles and moving to Houston.
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