Moving from Santa Ana, CA to El Paso, TX
Your Complete Guide
878
Miles
16 hrs
Drive Time
I-20 East
Primary Highway
Off-Peak
Current Season
Cost of Living Comparison
Category
Santa Ana, CA
El Paso, TX
Cost of Living Index
145
82
Median Home Price
$700,000
$185,000
Median 1BR Rent
$2,000/mo
$800/mo
Avg Monthly Utilities
$132
$145
Grocery Index
104
90
Best Stops Along the Way
Breaking up a 878-mile drive? Here are great places to stop between Santa Ana, CA and El Paso, TX.
Bakersfield, CA
A Central Valley city known for its country music scene and agricultural industry. The birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound in country music.
Bakersfield Sound country music, oil industry, and agriculture
San Diego, CA
America's Finest City with near-perfect weather and stunning Pacific coastline. Home to a world-famous zoo and a thriving craft beer scene.
San Diego Zoo, beautiful beaches, and Balboa Park
State Transition Guide: California → Texas
Moving from California to Texas? Here's what you need to know about updating your documents.
Driver's License
Update within 90 days of establishing residency in Texas
Vehicle Registration
Register vehicle within 30 days in Texas
Vehicle inspection: Required annually
Things to Know About Texas
- No state income tax but property taxes are relatively high
- Annual vehicle safety inspections required
- Texas is the only state that was an independent republic
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive is approximately 878 miles via I-20 East, taking about 16 hours of driving. We recommend breaking this into 2 days of driving, accounting for stops, fuel, and rest.