Moving from District of Columbia to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Washington and Houston it is about 1,420 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,355 to 2,009 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.
- ~1,420 miWashington → Houston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,390+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 2,287 people moved from District of Columbia to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,387), and about 1,447 went the other way. Between Washington and Houston it is about 1,420 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,390 – $8,520 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 2 movers based in District of Columbia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from District of Columbia to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,287 people a year (±1,387), against about 1,447 (±800) from Texas to District of Columbia, so Texas gains about 840 people a year on this exchange. District of Columbia is the 41st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Harris County | 329 ±196 |
| District of Columbia | Travis County | 236 ±130 |
| District of Columbia | Hays County | 187 ±220* |
| District of Columbia | Dallas County | 141 ±77 |
| District of Columbia | Tarrant County | 62 ±69* |
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. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Washington 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 District of Columbia and Texas.
Cost of moving from District of Columbia to Texas
At about 1,420 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,390 – $8,520 for a two-bedroom home and $7,348 – $9,798 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,601 – $6,134; a freight trailer is $3,067 – $4,090.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,793 – $6,390 | $3,451 – $4,601 | $2,300 – $3,067 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,751 – $7,668 | $4,141 – $5,521 | $2,760 – $3,681 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,390 – $8,520 | $4,601 – $6,134 | $3,067 – $4,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,348 – $9,798 | $5,291 – $7,055 | $3,527 – $4,703 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,307 – $11,076 | $5,981 – $7,975 | $3,987 – $5,316 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,585 – $12,780 | $6,901 – $9,202 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,420 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 District of Columbia to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 3 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington to McKinney | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Washington to Garland | ~1,363 mi | 7–14 days | $6,134 – $8,178 | $7,054 – $9,405 |
| Washington to Plano | ~1,365 mi | 7–14 days | $6,143 – $8,190 | $7,064 – $9,418 |
| Washington to Dallas | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Washington to Irving | ~1,386 mi | 7–14 days | $6,237 – $8,316 | $7,173 – $9,563 |
| Washington to Arlington | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Washington to Fort Worth | ~1,411 mi | 7–14 days | $6,350 – $8,466 | $7,302 – $9,736 |
| Washington to Houston | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Washington to Austin | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| Washington to San Antonio | ~1,615 mi | 7–14 days | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Washington to Amarillo | ~1,617 mi | 7–14 days | $7,277 – $9,702 | $8,368 – $11,157 |
| Washington to Corpus Christi | ~1,632 mi | 7–14 days | $7,344 – $9,792 | $8,446 – $11,261 |
| Washington to Lubbock | ~1,665 mi | 7–14 days | $7,493 – $9,990 | $8,616 – $11,488 |
| Washington to McAllen | ~1,758 mi | 7–14 days | $7,911 – $10,548 | $9,098 – $12,130 |
| Washington to Laredo | ~1,760 mi | 7–14 days | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,108 – $12,144 |
| Washington to El Paso | ~2,009 mi | 7–14 days | $9,041 – $12,054 | $10,397 – $13,862 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in District of Columbia
1 of the 2 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 3 driver inspections (33.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Anytime Movers LLCWashington, DC · USDOT 4187569 | 3 | none inspected | 1 of 3 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
6 listed household-goods carriers are based in District of Columbia, 2 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from District of Columbia
District of Columbia to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from District of Columbia to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Washington and Houston, the distance is about 1,420 miles. From our model that is $6,390 – $8,520 for a two-bedroom home and $7,348 – $9,798 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,601 – $6,134 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,067 – $4,090. Across the 16 city pairs we price between District of Columbia and Texas, distances run from 1,355 to 2,009 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from District of Columbia to Texas take?
Washington to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for District of Columbia to Texas?
Yes. A move from District of Columbia into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 6 listed movers based in District of Columbia, 2 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within District of Columbia.
What is the cheapest way to move from District of Columbia to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,067 – $4,090 for a two-bedroom home over 1,420 miles against $6,390 – $8,520 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,601 – $6,134, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from District of Columbia to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,287 people (±1,387) moved from District of Columbia to Texas that year, against about 1,447 (±800) from Texas to District of Columbia. That makes District of Columbia the 41st-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.