🎬 DALLAS TO
LOS ANGELES
MOVERS
Full-service moving from anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth to Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, or anywhere in Southern California. 1,450 miles on I-20 and I-10. Binding written estimates. No hidden fees. One crew, straight to your destination.
Dallas to Los Angeles Moving Costs
All pricing is full-service — professional loading at your DFW address, transport straight to Los Angeles, complete unloading. Written binding estimate on every move. Call (972) 528-0385 for your exact written quote.
| Home Size | Estimated Cost Range | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1 Bedroom | $$13,200 – $$13,500 | ~24 hrs total — load, drive 21–22 hrs, unload + return |
| 2 Bedroom Apt / Home | $$13,600 – $$14,000 | ~26 hrs total |
| 3 Bedroom House | $$18,000 – $$18,900 | ~30–33 hrs total |
| 4 Bedroom House | $$23,300 – $$24,700 | ~36–40 hrs total |
| 5 Bedroom Estate | $$25,200 – $$27,100+ | ~40–46 hrs total |
Why Dallas Residents Move
to Los Angeles
We run the Dallas to Los Angeles route constantly — here is what drives most of these moves.
Entertainment & Creative Industry
The entertainment industry — film, television, music, gaming, streaming — pulls DFW creative professionals to Los Angeles constantly. Writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, and industry support workers relocate from Dallas when career momentum demands it. Burbank, Studio City, and West Hollywood are the most common entertainment industry destinations from DFW.
Tech & Silicon Beach
Santa Monica, Venice, Playa Vista, and El Segundo form Los Angeles's tech corridor — Snapchat, Riot Games, Hulu, Activision Blizzard, and scores of startups. DFW tech workers making the jump to Silicon Beach often come from Plano's Legacy West or Las Colinas corporate campuses.
Family Reunification
Southern California has one of the largest concentrations of people from every background in America. Family reunification — moving closer to parents, siblings, or extended family — is the most cited reason for moves that don't have an obvious career explanation.
Real Estate Arbitrage (Reversed)
Some Dallas homeowners sell a DFW home, bank significant equity, and use the proceeds to buy or rent in lower-cost parts of LA County (San Gabriel Valley, South Bay, Inland Empire). The math sometimes works, especially for all-cash buyers.
Climate & Lifestyle
Perfect weather year-round, beaches, outdoor culture, diverse food scene. Quality-of-life relocations from DFW to LA are significant — particularly among households that have achieved financial independence or remote work flexibility.
Factors That Affect Your
Dallas to Los Angeles Cost
The pricing ranges above are starting points. Here is what moves your specific quote up or down.
Los Angeles Delivery Areas
We deliver throughout Los Angeles and surrounding communities. Here is what to expect in each zone — and any logistics to plan for.
Trendy creative neighborhoods popular with entertainment industry professionals from DFW. Dense apartment and condo stock — elevator coordination and narrow street access common. Parking permits required for most moves. Top destination for Dallas creative professionals.
Silicon Beach tech corridor and beach lifestyle hub. Mix of luxury condos, townhomes, and beach apartments. Parking enforcement is strict — confirm move-in access in advance. Premium area for tech workers from DFW's Legacy West and Las Colinas corridors.
Entertainment industry core — Disney, Warner Bros., Universal, and NBC/Universal are all here. Family-friendly, more accessible than central LA, good street access for moving trucks. Common destination for DFW entertainment industry professionals.
Suburban LA Valley — master-planned communities, family homes, better truck access than central LA. More affordable than Westside. Common destination for DFW families making the LA move with school-age children.
If you're moving to Orange County rather than LA proper, add 30–60 minutes to delivery time. Irvine is one of the most popular DFW executive relocation destinations in SoCal — master-planned, excellent access, major employers.
San Diego is 120 miles south of LA on I-5. We serve San Diego on the same route — add $800–$1,200 to LA pricing depending on home size. Military families (Naval Base San Diego, Camp Pendleton, Miramar MCAS) are the most common Dallas-to-San Diego customer.
The Dallas to Los Angeles
Moving Process
From your first call in DFW to final placement in Los Angeles — exactly what happens at every step.
Free Binding Estimate
Full inventory by phone, video, or in-home walkthrough at your DFW address. Written binding estimate issued. Price quoted = price paid — no changes on delivery day.
Pre-Move Planning
Packing scope confirmed, specialty items noted, Los Angeles access logistics pre-planned (building contacts, HOA, gated access). Delivery window set.
Pack Day at DFW
Crew wraps, pads, and boxes your DFW address. Inventory documented and photographed. Custom crating for high-value items if applicable.
Loading Day
Full DFW walkthrough before loading. Professional tie-down systems, furniture pads throughout. Inventory signed. Driver contact info provided at departure.
Direct Transit to Los Angeles
One crew, one truck, straight from DFW to Los Angeles. I-20 West to I-10 West — through West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, into Southern California. You have direct contact with your driver throughout transit.
Delivery & Inspection
Crew places items per your direction in Los Angeles. Full inspection against DFW inventory. Final payment on completion — never required in full upfront.
Fully Licensed for the
Dallas to Los Angeles Route
Interstate moves from Texas require active FMCSA authority. Moving Company Guys holds USDOT #3918729 — publicly verifiable before you book.
Two DFW Pickup Locations
We pick up from anywhere in the DFW Metroplex — both offices serve the Dallas to Los Angeles route. One number: (972) 528-0385
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before booking your Dallas to Los Angeles move.
More DFW Long Distance Routes
Moving somewhere else? We run all of these routes regularly from Dallas-Fort Worth.
READY TO MOVE TO LOS ANGELES?
From anywhere in Dallas-Fort Worth to Los Angeles — 1,450 miles on I-20 West to I-10 West. Written binding estimate. No hidden fees. One crew, straight to your destination.