Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Houston, TX
1,177 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Houston, TX covers 1,177 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,297 – $7,062 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 776 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,177 miles between Arizona 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 $5,297 – $7,062 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,972 – $5,297 | $2,860 – $3,813 | $1,907 – $2,542 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,767 – $6,356 | $3,432 – $4,576 | $2,288 – $3,051 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,297 – $7,062 | $3,813 – $5,085 | $2,542 – $3,390 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,091 – $8,121 | $4,386 – $5,847 | $2,924 – $3,898 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,885 – $9,181 | $4,958 – $6,610 | $3,305 – $4,407 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,945 – $10,593 | $5,720 – $7,627 | $3,813 – $5,085 |
Transport only, for 1,177 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, Phoenix to Houston
1,177 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,885. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,297 to $7,062, 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 Phoenix to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 776 people a year (±417) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 694 people a year (±210). Movers from Maricopa County make up 0.5% 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 13,503 people a year (±3,464) moving from Arizona to Texas and about 10,306 people a year (±2,404) from Texas to Arizona — a net gain for Texas of about 3,197 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| 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
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
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 Arizona 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 Phoenix 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 1,177 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 Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Fontana, CA | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles, CA | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque, NM | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Phoenix to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over 1,177 miles cost about $3,972 – $5,297 for a studio, $5,297 – $7,062 for a two-bedroom home and $6,091 – $8,121 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to Houston take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Phoenix to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,542 – $3,390 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,297 – $7,062 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,813 – $5,085.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to Houston?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 776 people a year (margin of error ±417) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, 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.