Moving from San Diego to Texas
Your own truck to Texas
The short version: One Stop Moving & Storage’s San Diego to Texas movers take your belongings on a dedicated truck that carries only your household: Austin $10,200, Dallas $10,600 and Houston $11,950, delivered in 3–4 days. For San Antonio, El Paso or any other Texas city, call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price. Licensed interstate mover, USDOT 1956864, Since 2008.
- A dedicated truck that carries only your household
- Austin $10,200, Dallas $10,600, Houston $11,950: 3–4 days
- USDOT 1956864, MC 694565, CA license CAL-190616
- 50 free boxes with every move
USDOT 1956864
Interstate mover, MC 694565
$10,200
Austin, dedicated truck
$10,600
Dallas, dedicated truck
$11,950
Houston, dedicated truck
3–4 days
Austin, Dallas, Houston
Since 2008
Moving San Diego
What it costs
Moving from California to Texas: Prices by City from San Diego
A dedicated truck from San Diego is $10,200 to Austin, $10,600 to Dallas and $11,950 to Houston, delivered in 3–4 days. For San Antonio, El Paso or any other Texas city, call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price.
One Stop Moving & Storage is a San Diego to Texas moving company, not a broker: FMCSA SAFER lists USDOT 1956864 as a carrier authorized for household goods (checked 22 Oct 2026). We plan California to Texas moves around one written price, set before we load.
Comparing states? See every long-distance price from San Diego, from Las Vegas to Houston.
San Diego to Texas, dedicated truck
Prices: One Stop long-distance tariff, October 2026. One price per city for a dedicated truck that carries only your household.
What does a move cost by home size?
| Home size | Boxes to plan | Portable container that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 15–25 | Standard ($99 a month) for a studio, Large ($175) for 1 bedroom |
| 2 bedrooms | 30–45 | Usually two containers, confirmed with your quote |
| 3 bedrooms | 50–70 | Usually three containers, confirmed with your quote |
| 4 bedrooms | 80–140 | Dedicated truck; container fit is confirmed at the walkthrough |
Dedicated truck: one price per city (see the price table above) or call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price. Your written quote confirms the price for your home. Every move comes with 50 free boxes; container shipping to Texas is quoted in writing.
Delivery
How long does it take to move from San Diego to Texas?
Austin, Dallas and Houston take 3–4 days on a dedicated truck that carries only your household. For other Texas cities, your written quote confirms the delivery days. A shared load can take up to 21 days.
Truck drivers follow federal hours-of-service rules from the FMCSA, so a long haul has rest time built in. The dedicated truck goes from your door to your new door with no warehouse stop.
Delivery days from San Diego
Truck options
Dedicated truck, shared load, container or rental truck: which fits a move to Texas?
For a full home, a dedicated truck is the fastest: 3–4 days to Austin, Dallas or Houston. A shared truck at $11 per cubic foot costs less for smaller loads but takes up to 21 days.
The break-even math: the dedicated price divided by $11. Below about 927 cubic feet to Austin, 963 to Dallas or 1,086 to Houston, a shared load costs less; above it, the dedicated truck does. Ask us to quote both when your load is close.
Is it cheaper to hire a moving company or use a portable container?
A container suits you if you want to pack and load it yourself: $99 a month for the Standard 8×8×5 ft or $175 for the Large 8×8×7 ft, with 25 free boxes, plus delivery, pickup and shipping to Texas quoted in writing before you book. A dedicated truck is $10,200 to Austin, $10,600 to Dallas and $11,950 to Houston (today’s price for other cities), and our crew does the loading. Ask for both prices in writing and compare.
Four ways to move to Texas
| Dedicated truck | Shared load | Portable container | Rental truck | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whose goods ride | Only your household | Other customers’ shipments too | Only yours | Only yours |
| Who loads and drives | Our crew loads and unloads; our driver drives | Our crew loads; it rides with other loads | You load; we ship the container | You load, drive and unload |
| How the price is set | Austin $10,200, Dallas $10,600, Houston $11,950; other cities today’s price | $11 per cubic foot, 400 cu ft minimum | $99 Standard or $175 Large a month, plus delivery, pickup and shipping quoted in writing | Your rental, fuel and time |
| Delivery | 3–4 days to Austin, Dallas, Houston | Up to 21 days | In your shipping quote | However long you drive |
Should I move?
Should I move from San Diego to Texas?
Texas wins on income tax and home prices: no personal income tax, and median home values in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are well below San Diego’s. Property tax can cost more, and median household incomes are lower too.
Things to Know Before You Move to Texas
No state income tax is the headline, but California still taxes income from California sources after you move, such as pay for work done in California (FTB).
The trade-off is a higher property tax rate. Homeowners in Travis County paid a higher median tax bill than San Diego County homeowners, even though the median Austin home is worth less than the median San Diego home. In Dallas, Harris and Bexar counties the median bill is a little lower than San Diego County’s, on homes worth far less. Ask your county appraisal district for the rate at your new address.
California vs Texas, side by side
| Factor | San Diego, California | Texas | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | 1% to 12.3%, plus a 1% Behavioral Health Services Tax on taxable income over $1 million (2025 tax year) | No state income tax. The Texas Constitution bars a personal income tax | FTB; Texas Constitution Art. 8, Sec. 24-a |
| Sales tax | 7.25% statewide base rate, plus local district taxes | 6.25% state rate, up to 2% local, 8.25% maximum | CDTFA; Texas Comptroller |
| Property tax (median paid by homeowners) | San Diego County $5,774 | Travis (Austin) $7,727; Dallas County $4,798; Harris (Houston) $4,489; Bexar (San Antonio) $4,535. No state property tax: local units set it | Census ACS 2020–2024, table B25103; Texas Comptroller |
| Price level (U.S. = 100) | California 110.7 | Texas 97.1 | BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 |
| Median home value | San Diego $906,700 | Austin $555,300; Dallas $320,700; Houston $277,800; San Antonio $235,700 | Census QuickFacts, 2020–2024 |
| Median gross rent | San Diego $2,313 | Austin $1,729; Dallas $1,472; Houston $1,361; San Antonio $1,324 | Census QuickFacts, 2020–2024 |
| Median household income | San Diego $108,077 | Austin $93,658; Dallas $70,518; Houston $64,813; San Antonio $65,056 | Census QuickFacts, 2020–2024 (2024 dollars) |
All figures checked at the agency pages on 22 Oct 2026. Census figures are for the city, except property tax, which is by county.
Texas cities
Which Texas cities do you move to from San Diego?
We move San Diego households to every Texas city: Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, Fort Worth and smaller towns across the state. Austin, Dallas and Houston have a set price; for every other city, call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price.
Moving from San Diego to San Antonio
San Antonio had an estimated 1,548,422 residents on July 1, 2025, a median home value of $235,700 and a median gross rent of $1,324 (Census QuickFacts, 2020–2024). Bexar County is not on TxDMV’s list of emissions counties, and Texas ended safety inspections for non-commercial vehicles on January 1, 2025, so a personal car there needs neither before registration (TxDMV).
Our San Diego movers deliver to any San Antonio address. Call (858) 633-8600 for today’s San Antonio price; your written quote follows an in-home or virtual walkthrough.
Texas (TX) cities we move to from San Diego
| City | Dedicated truck | Delivery | More |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $10,200 | 3–4 days | San Diego to Austin movers |
| Dallas, TX | $10,600 | 3–4 days | San Diego to Dallas movers |
| Houston, TX | $11,950 | 3–4 days | San Diego to Houston movers |
| El Paso, TX | Call for today’s price | In your written quote | San Diego to El Paso movers |
| Fort Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Garland, Grand Prairie | Call for today’s price | In your written quote | (858) 633-8600 |
| Corpus Christi, Laredo, Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa | Call for today’s price | In your written quote | (858) 633-8600 |
After you arrive
What do I need to do after moving to Texas?
Register your car within 30 days of moving, after an emissions test if your county requires one, and get a Texas driver license within 90 days. Homeowners can then apply for the homestead exemption, and everyone should register to vote.
Texas arrival checklist
What’s included
Your Full-Service Guide to Moving to Texas
As long distance movers from California to Texas, we bring the truck, the crew and the materials. Your written quote lists every charge before we load.
Need storage between homes? Longer storage is available in our climate- and humidity-controlled vaults (68–72°F), priced by size.
- A dedicated truck that carries only your household
- Full-time employees load and unload, no day laborers
- Moving blankets and floor protection
- 50 free boxes and free wardrobe boxes
- Packing available, listed in your written quote
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly on every move, billed on the clock
- Unpacking available, including taking away empty boxes and paper
- Short-term storage in San Diego during your move
- $1M general liability plus $1M workers’ comp; BBB A+
Why One Stop
Why One Stop Moving & Storage is Your Trusted Partner for State-to-State Moves
We have moved San Diego households since 2008 with our own full-time employees, and 98% of our customers come back.
Your rights
We Are Experts in Interstate Logistics
A move from California to Texas is an interstate move under the FMCSA. Your written estimate follows an in-person or video survey (49 CFR 375.401). Full Value Protection is the default unless you waive it in writing; released value pays only 60 cents per pound per article.
Interstate moving companies that carry household goods to Texas must be registered with the FMCSA. Check ours, USDOT 1956864 and MC 694565, on FMCSA SAFER, and read the Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move booklet before you sign.
Your Belongings, Protected Across State Lines
Containers
Can I ship a portable container to Texas instead?
Yes. You load a portable container at your San Diego home and we ship it to Texas: $99 a month for the Standard 8×8×5 ft or $175 for the Large 8×8×7 ft, with 25 free boxes. Delivery, pickup and shipping are quoted in writing before you book.
Containers are all-steel and weather-resistant, not climate-controlled, and rented month to month. Your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance covers what’s inside.
Container options
Sources
Every outside fact on this page comes from the agency named below. All links checked 22 Oct 2026.
- Franchise Tax Board, 2025 California Tax Rate Schedules and 2025 Form 540 instructions (Behavioral Health Services Tax)
- Franchise Tax Board, Part-year resident and nonresident
- CDTFA, California City and County Sales and Use Tax Rates
- Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by State, 2024 (released 19 Feb 2026)
- Texas Constitution, Art. 8, Sec. 24-a (Texas Legislature)
- Texas Comptroller, Sales and Use Tax
- Texas Comptroller, Property Tax Exemptions
- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2020–2024, table B25103 (median real estate taxes paid)
- U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: San Diego, Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, El Paso
- TxDMV, New to Texas; TxDMV, Register Your Vehicle; Texas DPS, Moving to Texas
- Texas Secretary of State, VoteTexas.gov
- FMCSA SAFER snapshot, USDOT 1956864 (carrier, active, authorized for household goods; data as of 20 Oct 2026)
- FMCSA, Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move; FMCSA, Spot the Red Flags; 49 CFR Part 375, Subpart D; 49 CFR 375.401
Prices: One Stop long-distance tariff, October 2026.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions for Moving from San Diego to Texas
Texas moving questions
Short answers about prices, delivery days, licenses and life after the move.
All moving questionsHow much does it cost to move from San Diego to Texas?
One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego households to Texas on a dedicated truck: Austin $10,200, Dallas $10,600 and Houston $11,950. For any other Texas city, call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price.
What is included in the price?
A dedicated truck for your household only, our full-time crew to load and unload, the drive, blankets and floor protection, 50 free boxes and free wardrobe boxes, and short-term storage in San Diego during your move. Packing, furniture disassembly and reassembly, and unpacking are available and listed in your written quote. Your written quote lists every charge before we load.
Is One Stop Moving & Storage licensed to move me to Texas?
Yes. One Stop Moving & Storage holds USDOT 1956864 and MC 694565 for interstate moves and California license CAL-190616, with $1M in general liability coverage. FMCSA SAFER lists us as an active carrier authorized for household goods (checked 22 Oct 2026).
Do you move to San Antonio, El Paso and other Texas cities?
Yes. One Stop Moving & Storage moves San Diego households to San Antonio, El Paso, Midland and other Texas cities. Call (858) 633-8600 for a free written quote.
How long does it take to move from San Diego to Texas?
Austin, Dallas and Houston take 3–4 days on a dedicated truck that carries only your household. For other Texas cities, your written quote confirms the delivery days. A shared load can take up to 21 days.
Is your moving quote for Texas binding?
You get a written quote before we load, after an in-person or video survey of what’s moving. Federal rules (49 CFR 375) set out binding and non-binding estimates, and a non-binding estimate must state that you won’t have to pay more than 110 percent of it at delivery. Ask us which type your quote is.
What items are you not allowed to transport?
Federal law forbids shipping hazardous materials in your household goods without telling your mover (FMCSA, Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move, checked 22 Oct 2026). Ask us about propane tanks, paint, plants, food and anything you’re unsure of when you book.
Do you handle moves to smaller towns in Texas, not just the big cities?
Yes. We deliver to any Texas address, from small towns to the big metros. Call (858) 633-8600 for today’s price.
How much does it cost to move from San Diego to San Antonio?
San Antonio has no posted rate: call (858) 633-8600 for today’s San Antonio price. Your written quote follows an in-home or virtual walkthrough. A smaller load can also ride on a shared truck at $11 per cubic foot, with a 400 cubic foot minimum and delivery within up to 21 days.
Is it a good idea to move to Texas from California?
It depends on what you weigh most. Texas has no personal income tax (Texas Constitution, Art. 8, Sec. 24-a), and median home values in Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are well below San Diego’s (Census, 2020–2024). Property taxes are local and can be higher: Travis County homeowners paid a median $7,727, against $5,774 in San Diego County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What do I need to do after moving to Texas from California?
Register your car within 30 days (TxDMV), after an emissions test if you live in one of the 17 emissions counties, such as Dallas, Harris or Travis. Get a Texas driver license within 90 days (TxDMV, Texas DPS). If you buy a home, apply for the homestead exemption with your county appraisal district, and register to vote by the 30th day before an election.
Is a shared truck cheaper than a dedicated truck from San Diego to Austin, Dallas or Houston?
For smaller loads, yes. A shared truck costs $11 per cubic foot, so it costs less than our dedicated truck below about 927 cubic feet to Austin, 963 to Dallas and 1,086 to Houston. It can take up to 21 days; the dedicated truck takes 3–4 days.
Do you move people from Texas to San Diego?
Yes. Our movers bring households from Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and the rest of Texas to San Diego, quoted in writing for your two addresses. Call (858) 633-8600 for a free quote.
Free quote
Start Your Journey to Texas with Confidence
Tell us what’s moving and both addresses. Our San Diego to Texas movers give you the price and delivery days in writing, free. Call (858) 633-8600; the phone line is open 24 hours.