Shipping Cost from San Jose to Austin, Texas

The average cost to move from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, Texas ranges from $3,235 to $4,671 if you are moving yourself and $4,671 to $7,542 if you are using a moving company.

Shipping furniture can range from $50 for small items via parcel to over $1,000 for large items or long distances, with typical costs for a single piece falling between $200 and $800, depending heavily on size, weight, distance (local vs. cross-country), and service (standard freight vs. white glove). A couch might cost $300-$500, while a bedroom set can be $800-$3,000, with factors like packing, speed, and if you use LTL freight or consolidate shipments significantly impacting the final price.

The cheapest way to ship furniture out of state usually involves LTL Freight (Less-Than-Truckload) for bulky items, using portable moving containers (like U-Pack ReloCubes) for room-sized moves, or considering DIY truck rentals; parcel services work for smaller items, while bus freight (Greyhound) is an option but requires careful packing and adherence to size limits. For maximum savings, compare LTL quotes on platforms like uShip, use U-Pack for containerized options, or weigh the cost of selling/buying new vs. moving.