Moving from Huntsville, AL to Houston, TX
About 720 miles across a state line, from Alabama into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Huntsville, AL to Houston, TX covers about 720 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,240 – $4,320 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 310 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 720 miles between Alabama and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,240 – $4,320 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Huntsville to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,430 – $3,240 | $1,750 – $2,333 | $1,166 – $1,555 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,916 – $3,888 | $2,100 – $2,799 | $1,400 – $1,866 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,240 – $4,320 | $2,333 – $3,110 | $1,555 – $2,074 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,726 – $4,968 | $2,683 – $3,577 | $1,788 – $2,385 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,212 – $5,616 | $3,033 – $4,044 | $2,022 – $2,696 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,860 – $6,480 | $3,499 – $4,666 | $2,333 – $3,110 |
Transport only, for an estimated 720 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Huntsville to Houston
720 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,600. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,240 to $4,320, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Huntsville to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 310 people a year (±269) moved from Madison County, AL, home to Huntsville, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 185 people a year (±115). Movers from Madison County make up 0.2% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,015 people a year (±1,777) moving from Alabama to Texas and about 7,428 people a year (±2,159) from Texas to Alabama — a net gain for Alabama of about 413 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Limestone County, AL | 2,404 ±617 |
| Morgan County, AL | 796 ±396 |
| Jefferson County, AL | 770 ±196 |
| Tuscaloosa County, AL | 617 ±198 |
| Lee County, AL | 589 ±187 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Huntsville (21 counting those licensed only inside Alabama). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 0.0% of their 5 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 930909 | Huntsville · 4 mi | 24 trucks | 2 | — |
| This Side Up Moving IncUSDOT 1874024 | Huntsville · 6 mi | 12 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lambert Relocation IncUSDOT 2459680 | Madison · 14 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville AlUSDOT 3381623 | Huntsville · 3 mi | 8 trucks | 5 | 0.0% of 1 |
| AA American Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 1163751 | New Market · 16 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bolt MoversUSDOT 2959051 | Huntsville · 3 mi | 3 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Alabama into Texas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Huntsville to Houston
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 720 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from Huntsville
All routes from Huntsville, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Birmingham, AL | ~98 mi | $435 – $719 |
| Huntsville to Nashville, TN | ~116 mi | $522 – $696 |
| Huntsville to Montgomery, AL | ~190 mi | $855 – $1,140 |
| Huntsville to Knoxville, TN | ~201 mi | $905 – $1,206 |
| Huntsville to Augusta, GA | ~324 mi | $1,458 – $1,944 |
| Huntsville to Mobile, AL | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Huntsville to Fort Wayne, IN | ~520 mi | $2,340 – $3,120 |
| Huntsville to Colorado Springs, CO | ~1,220 mi | $5,490 – $7,320 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Huntsville to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Huntsville to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 720 miles cost about $2,430 – $3,240 for a studio, $3,240 – $4,320 for a two-bedroom home and $3,726 – $4,968 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Huntsville to Houston take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Huntsville to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,555 – $2,074 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,240 – $4,320 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,333 – $3,110.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Huntsville to Houston?
Yes. Huntsville is in Alabama and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Huntsville hold it.
How many people move from Huntsville to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 310 people a year (margin of error ±269) moved from Madison County, which contains Huntsville, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.