Moving from Arizona to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Houston it is 1,177 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 112 city pairs we price between the two states run from 309 to 1,177 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- 1,177 miPhoenix → Houston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,297+2-bedroom, movers
- 112City routes priced
In short
About 13,503 people moved from Arizona to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,464), and about 10,306 went the other way. Between Phoenix and Houston it is 1,177 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,297 – $7,062 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 105 movers based in Arizona hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Arizona to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 13,503 people a year (±3,464), against about 10,306 (±2,404) from Texas to Arizona, so Texas gains about 3,197 people a year on this exchange. Arizona is the 13th-largest of the 50 states sending people to Texas; Texas took in about 556,156 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Collin County | 2,000 ±1,598 |
| Maricopa County | Bexar County | 1,818 ±810 |
| Maricopa County | Dallas County | 1,074 ±328 |
| Maricopa County | Travis County | 901 ±453 |
| Maricopa County | Harris County | 776 ±417 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Phoenix to Houston, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Arizona and Texas.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Texas
At 1,177 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,297 – $7,062 for a two-bedroom home and $6,091 – $8,121 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,813 – $5,085; a freight trailer is $2,542 – $3,390.
| 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.
City-to-city routes from Arizona to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 13 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson to El Paso | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| Gilbert to El Paso | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| Chandler to El Paso | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| Mesa to El Paso | ~386 mi | 1–3 days | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,998 – $2,663 |
| Tempe to El Paso | ~392 mi | 1–3 days | $1,764 – $2,352 | $2,029 – $2,705 |
| Scottsdale to El Paso | ~395 mi | 1–3 days | $1,778 – $2,370 | $2,044 – $2,725 |
| Phoenix to El Paso | ~403 mi | 3–7 days | $1,814 – $2,418 | $2,086 – $2,781 |
| Tucson to Lubbock | ~624 mi | 3–7 days | $2,808 – $3,744 | $3,229 – $4,306 |
| Tucson to Amarillo | ~658 mi | 3–7 days | $2,961 – $3,948 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
| Gilbert to Lubbock | ~663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Mesa to Lubbock | ~668 mi | 3–7 days | $3,006 – $4,008 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| Chandler to Lubbock | ~670 mi | 3–7 days | $3,015 – $4,020 | $3,467 – $4,623 |
| Scottsdale to Lubbock | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
| Tempe to Lubbock | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Gilbert to Amarillo | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Mesa to Amarillo | ~680 mi | 3–7 days | $3,060 – $4,080 | $3,519 – $4,692 |
| Phoenix to Lubbock | ~684 mi | 3–7 days | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Chandler to Amarillo | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Scottsdale to Amarillo | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Tempe to Amarillo | ~687 mi | 3–7 days | $3,092 – $4,122 | $3,555 – $4,740 |
| Phoenix to Amarillo | ~695 mi | 3–7 days | $3,128 – $4,170 | $3,597 – $4,795 |
| Tucson to Laredo | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| Tucson to San Antonio | ~892 mi | 3–7 days | $4,014 – $5,352 | $4,616 – $6,155 |
| Tucson to Austin | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Tucson to Fort Worth | ~927 mi | 3–7 days | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| Tucson to Arlington | ~943 mi | 3–7 days | $4,244 – $5,658 | $4,880 – $6,507 |
| Tucson to Irving | ~952 mi | 3–7 days | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| Gilbert to San Antonio | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Tucson to Dallas | ~964 mi | 3–7 days | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
| Tucson to Plano | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Gilbert to Laredo | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| Chandler to San Antonio | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| Mesa to San Antonio | ~971 mi | 3–7 days | $4,370 – $5,826 | $5,025 – $6,700 |
| Tucson to McKinney | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Chandler to Laredo | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Gilbert to Fort Worth | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Tucson to Garland | ~975 mi | 3–7 days | $4,388 – $5,850 | $5,046 – $6,728 |
| Mesa to Laredo | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Tempe to San Antonio | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Mesa to Fort Worth | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Scottsdale to San Antonio | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Chandler to Fort Worth | ~981 mi | 3–7 days | $4,415 – $5,886 | $5,077 – $6,769 |
| Tempe to Laredo | ~982 mi | 3–7 days | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| Scottsdale to Fort Worth | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Scottsdale to Laredo | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Tempe to Fort Worth | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Phoenix to San Antonio | ~987 mi | 3–7 days | $4,442 – $5,922 | $5,108 – $6,810 |
| Gilbert to Arlington | ~989 mi | 3–7 days | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Gilbert to Austin | ~989 mi | 3–7 days | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Phoenix to Laredo | ~993 mi | 3–7 days | $4,469 – $5,958 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| Chandler to Austin | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Mesa to Arlington | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Chandler to Arlington | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Mesa to Austin | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Phoenix to Fort Worth | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Gilbert to Irving | ~997 mi | 3–7 days | $4,487 – $5,982 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| Scottsdale to Arlington | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Tempe to Arlington | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Tempe to Austin | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Mesa to Irving | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Scottsdale to Austin | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Chandler to Irving | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Gilbert to Dallas | ~1,009 mi | 3–7 days | $4,541 – $6,054 | $5,222 – $6,962 |
| Scottsdale to Irving | ~1,009 mi | 3–7 days | $4,541 – $6,054 | $5,222 – $6,962 |
| Gilbert to Plano | ~1,010 mi | 3–7 days | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 |
| Tempe to Irving | ~1,010 mi | 3–7 days | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 |
| Phoenix to Arlington | ~1,011 mi | 3–7 days | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
| Phoenix to Austin | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| Tucson to Corpus Christi | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| Gilbert to McKinney | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Mesa to Dallas | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| Mesa to Plano | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Tucson to McAllen | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Chandler to Dallas | ~1,017 mi | 3–7 days | $4,577 – $6,102 | $5,263 – $7,017 |
| Chandler to Plano | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Gilbert to Garland | ~1,019 mi | 3–7 days | $4,586 – $6,114 | $5,273 – $7,031 |
| Phoenix to Irving | ~1,019 mi | 3–7 days | $4,586 – $6,114 | $5,273 – $7,031 |
| Mesa to McKinney | ~1,020 mi | 3–7 days | $4,590 – $6,120 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| Scottsdale to Dallas | ~1,021 mi | 3–7 days | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| Chandler to McKinney | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Scottsdale to Plano | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Tempe to Dallas | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Tempe to Plano | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
| Mesa to Garland | ~1,025 mi | 3–7 days | $4,613 – $6,150 | $5,304 – $7,073 |
| Scottsdale to McKinney | ~1,026 mi | 3–7 days | $4,617 – $6,156 | $5,310 – $7,079 |
| Chandler to Garland | ~1,027 mi | 3–7 days | $4,622 – $6,162 | $5,315 – $7,086 |
| Tempe to McKinney | ~1,027 mi | 3–7 days | $4,622 – $6,162 | $5,315 – $7,086 |
| Scottsdale to Garland | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Phoenix to Plano | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Tempe to Garland | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Phoenix to McKinney | ~1,037 mi | 3–7 days | $4,667 – $6,222 | $5,366 – $7,155 |
| Phoenix to Garland | ~1,041 mi | 3–7 days | $4,685 – $6,246 | $5,387 – $7,183 |
| Phoenix to Dallas | 1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Gilbert to Corpus Christi | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Tucson to Houston | ~1,095 mi | 3–7 days | $4,928 – $6,570 | $5,667 – $7,556 |
| Chandler to Corpus Christi | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Mesa to Corpus Christi | ~1,098 mi | 3–7 days | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,682 – $7,576 |
| Gilbert to McAllen | ~1,102 mi | 3–7 days | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Tempe to Corpus Christi | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Scottsdale to Corpus Christi | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| Chandler to McAllen | ~1,107 mi | 3–7 days | $4,982 – $6,642 | $5,729 – $7,638 |
| Mesa to McAllen | ~1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Phoenix to Corpus Christi | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| Tempe to McAllen | ~1,116 mi | 3–7 days | $5,022 – $6,696 | $5,775 – $7,700 |
| Scottsdale to McAllen | ~1,119 mi | 3–7 days | $5,036 – $6,714 | $5,791 – $7,721 |
| Phoenix to McAllen | ~1,126 mi | 3–7 days | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Gilbert to Houston | ~1,159 mi | 3–7 days | $5,216 – $6,954 | $5,998 – $7,997 |
| Chandler to Houston | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Mesa to Houston | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Tempe to Houston | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Scottsdale to Houston | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Phoenix to Houston | 1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Arizona
52 of the 105 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 231 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 28 of 152 vehicle inspections (18.4%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 31 of 231 driver inspections (13.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camelback Moving IncPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1635834 | 35 | 0 of 26 | 1 of 35 |
| Just-In Time MovingMesa, AZ · USDOT 1759501 | 32 | 1 of 22 | 0 of 32 |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 1829172 | 27 | 8 of 19 | 4 of 27 |
| EZ Moving and Hauling LLCPhoenix, AZ · USDOT 3222455 | 13 | 4 of 9 | 1 of 13 |
| SCM MovingFort Mohave, AZ · USDOT 671253 | 10 | 2 of 5 | 5 of 10 |
| Copperstate Moving LLCGoodyear, AZ · USDOT 2132766 | 9 | 2 of 4 | 1 of 9 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
366 listed household-goods carriers are based in Arizona, 105 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Arizona directory ranks them. At the Texas end, 2,409 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Texas, moving costs in Texas, or the reverse trip, Texas to Arizona. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Houston, the distance is 1,177 miles. From our model that is $5,297 – $7,062 for a two-bedroom home and $6,091 – $8,121 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,813 – $5,085 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,542 – $3,390. Across the 112 city pairs we price between Arizona and Texas, distances run from 309 to 1,177 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Texas take?
Phoenix to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Arizona to Texas?
Yes. A move from Arizona into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 366 listed movers based in Arizona, 105 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Arizona.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,542 – $3,390 for a two-bedroom home over 1,177 miles against $5,297 – $7,062 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,813 – $5,085, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Arizona to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 13,503 people (±3,464) moved from Arizona to Texas that year, against about 10,306 (±2,404) from Texas to Arizona. That makes Arizona the 13th-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.