Moving from Tucson, AZ to Houston, TX
About 1,095 miles across a state line, from Arizona 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 Tucson, AZ to Houston, TX covers about 1,095 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,928 – $6,570 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 264 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,095 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 $4,928 – $6,570 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Tucson to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,696 – $4,928 | $2,661 – $3,548 | $1,774 – $2,365 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,435 – $5,913 | $3,193 – $4,257 | $2,129 – $2,838 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,928 – $6,570 | $3,548 – $4,730 | $2,365 – $3,154 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,667 – $7,556 | $4,080 – $5,440 | $2,720 – $3,627 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,406 – $8,541 | $4,612 – $6,150 | $3,075 – $4,100 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,391 – $9,855 | $5,322 – $7,096 | $3,548 – $4,730 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,095 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, Tucson to Houston
1,095 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,475. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,928 to $6,570, 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 Tucson to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 264 people a year (±256) moved from Pima County, AZ, home to Tucson, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 298 people a year (±172). Movers from Pima 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Maricopa County, AZ | 6,565 ±949 |
| Pinal County, AZ | 4,624 ±829 |
| San Diego County, CA | 1,342 ±952 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 907 ±297 |
| Clark County, NV | 896 ±464 |
| 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
17 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Tucson (54 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 28.6% of their 7 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 1423974 | Tucson · 9 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| AAA Soto's Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2591333 | Tucson · 6 mi | 7 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Swift & Gentle Moving & Storage LLCUSDOT 2293951 | Tucson · 0 mi | 6 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Tucson LLCUSDOT 1050329 | Tucson · 6 mi | 6 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Citizens Transfer & Storage Company IncUSDOT 118397 | Tucson · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Swanson's Moving & Delivery LLCUSDOT 2006371 | Tucson · 11 mi | 4 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 Tucson 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 1,095 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 Tucson
All routes from Tucson, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson to Phoenix, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Tucson to El Paso, TX | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| Tucson to Albuquerque, NM | ~370 mi | $1,665 – $2,220 |
| Tucson to San Diego, CA | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Las Vegas, NV | ~422 mi | $1,899 – $2,532 |
| Tucson to Moreno Valley, CA | ~442 mi | $1,989 – $2,652 |
| Tucson to Anaheim, CA | ~477 mi | $2,147 – $2,862 |
| Tucson to Los Angeles, CA | ~512 mi | $2,304 – $3,072 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Tucson to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Tucson to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,095 miles cost about $3,696 – $4,928 for a studio, $4,928 – $6,570 for a two-bedroom home and $5,667 – $7,556 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Tucson to Houston take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 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 Tucson to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,365 – $3,154 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,928 – $6,570 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,548 – $4,730.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Tucson to Houston?
Yes. Tucson 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. 17 listed movers within 30 miles of Tucson hold it.
How many people move from Tucson to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 264 people a year (margin of error ±256) moved from Pima County, which contains Tucson, 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.