Moving from Marylandto Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Baltimore and Houston it is about 1,458 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,343 to 2,044 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Baltimore 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 Maryland and Texas.
Cost of moving from Maryland to Texas
At about 1,458 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,561 – $8,748 for a two-bedroom home and $7,545 – $10,060 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,724 – $6,299; a freight trailer is $3,149 – $4,199.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,921 – $6,561 | $3,543 – $4,724 | $2,362 – $3,149 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,905 – $7,873 | $4,252 – $5,669 | $2,834 – $3,779 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,561 – $8,748 | $4,724 – $6,299 | $3,149 – $4,199 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,545 – $10,060 | $5,433 – $7,243 | $3,622 – $4,829 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,529 – $11,372 | $6,141 – $8,188 | $4,094 – $5,459 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,842 – $13,122 | $7,086 – $9,448 | $4,724 – $6,299 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,458 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 Maryland to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick to McKinney | ~1,343 mi | 7–14 days | $6,044 – $8,058 | $6,950 – $9,267 |
| Frederick to Garland | ~1,352 mi | 7–14 days | $6,084 – $8,112 | $6,997 – $9,329 |
| Frederick to Plano | ~1,354 mi | 7–14 days | $6,093 – $8,124 | $7,007 – $9,343 |
| Frederick to Dallas | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Frederick to Irving | ~1,374 mi | 7–14 days | $6,183 – $8,244 | $7,110 – $9,481 |
| Frederick to Arlington | ~1,387 mi | 7–14 days | $6,242 – $8,322 | $7,178 – $9,570 |
| Baltimore to McKinney | ~1,389 mi | 7–14 days | $6,251 – $8,334 | $7,188 – $9,584 |
| Annapolis to McKinney | ~1,390 mi | 7–14 days | $6,255 – $8,340 | $7,193 – $9,591 |
| Baltimore to Garland | ~1,397 mi | 7–14 days | $6,287 – $8,382 | $7,229 – $9,639 |
| Annapolis to Garland | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Baltimore to Plano | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Annapolis to Plano | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| Frederick to Fort Worth | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| Baltimore to Dallas | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Annapolis to Dallas | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Frederick to Houston | ~1,418 mi | 7–14 days | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
| Baltimore to Irving | ~1,419 mi | 7–14 days | $6,386 – $8,514 | $7,343 – $9,791 |
| Annapolis to Irving | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Baltimore to Arlington | ~1,432 mi | 7–14 days | $6,444 – $8,592 | $7,411 – $9,881 |
| Annapolis to Arlington | ~1,433 mi | 7–14 days | $6,449 – $8,598 | $7,416 – $9,888 |
| Baltimore to Fort Worth | ~1,445 mi | 7–14 days | $6,503 – $8,670 | $7,478 – $9,970 |
| Annapolis to Fort Worth | ~1,446 mi | 7–14 days | $6,507 – $8,676 | $7,483 – $9,977 |
| Annapolis to Houston | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Baltimore to Houston | ~1,458 mi | 7–14 days | $6,561 – $8,748 | $7,545 – $10,060 |
| Frederick to Austin | ~1,528 mi | 7–14 days | $6,876 – $9,168 | $7,907 – $10,543 |
| Annapolis to Austin | ~1,569 mi | 7–14 days | $7,061 – $9,414 | $8,120 – $10,826 |
| Baltimore to Austin | ~1,570 mi | 7–14 days | $7,065 – $9,420 | $8,125 – $10,833 |
| Frederick to Amarillo | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Frederick to San Antonio | ~1,610 mi | 7–14 days | $7,245 – $9,660 | $8,332 – $11,109 |
| Frederick to Corpus Christi | ~1,631 mi | 7–14 days | $7,340 – $9,786 | $8,440 – $11,254 |
| Baltimore to Amarillo | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Frederick to Lubbock | ~1,648 mi | 7–14 days | $7,416 – $9,888 | $8,528 – $11,371 |
| Annapolis to San Antonio | ~1,650 mi | 7–14 days | $7,425 – $9,900 | $8,539 – $11,385 |
| Annapolis to Amarillo | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| Baltimore to San Antonio | ~1,652 mi | 7–14 days | $7,434 – $9,912 | $8,549 – $11,399 |
| Annapolis to Corpus Christi | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
| Baltimore to Corpus Christi | ~1,671 mi | 7–14 days | $7,520 – $10,026 | $8,647 – $11,530 |
| Baltimore to Lubbock | ~1,696 mi | 7–14 days | $7,632 – $10,176 | $8,777 – $11,702 |
| Annapolis to Lubbock | ~1,700 mi | 7–14 days | $7,650 – $10,200 | $8,797 – $11,730 |
| Frederick to Laredo | ~1,757 mi | 7–14 days | $7,907 – $10,542 | $9,092 – $12,123 |
| Frederick to McAllen | ~1,759 mi | 7–14 days | $7,916 – $10,554 | $9,103 – $12,137 |
| Annapolis to McAllen | ~1,791 mi | 7–14 days | $8,060 – $10,746 | $9,268 – $12,358 |
| Annapolis to Laredo | ~1,794 mi | 7–14 days | $8,073 – $10,764 | $9,284 – $12,379 |
| Baltimore to Laredo | ~1,797 mi | 7–14 days | $8,087 – $10,782 | $9,299 – $12,399 |
| Baltimore to McAllen | ~1,797 mi | 7–14 days | $8,087 – $10,782 | $9,299 – $12,399 |
| Frederick to El Paso | ~1,992 mi | 7–14 days | $8,964 – $11,952 | $10,309 – $13,745 |
| Baltimore to El Paso | ~2,040 mi | 7–14 days | $9,180 – $12,240 | $10,557 – $14,076 |
| Annapolis to El Paso | ~2,044 mi | 7–14 days | $9,198 – $12,264 | $10,578 – $14,104 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,458 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Maryland
421 household-goods carriers in Maryland are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Eagle Van Lines Inc, Temple Hills · USDOT 388638 · 72 trucks
- Town And Country Movers Inc, Gaithersburg · USDOT 418499 · 64 trucks
- Perry Moving Services, Baltimore · USDOT 966254 · 28 trucks
- Jk Moving Services, Gaithersburg · USDOT 1300300 · 26 trucks
- District Moving Companies Inc, Waldorf · USDOT 985878 · 24 trucks
At the Texas end
2,438 household-goods carriers are based in Texas — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Houston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,561 – $8,748 | $8,201 – $10,935 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,545 – $10,060 | $9,431 – $12,575 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Maryland
Maryland to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maryland to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Baltimore and Houston, the distance is about 1,458 miles. From our model that is $6,561 – $8,748 for a two-bedroom home and $7,545 – $10,060 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,724 – $6,299 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,149 – $4,199. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Maryland and Texas, distances run from 1,343 to 2,044 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maryland to Texas take?
Baltimore to Houston is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Maryland to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Maryland into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maryland to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,149 – $4,199 for a two-bedroom home over 1,458 miles against $6,561 – $8,748 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,431 – $12,575 rather than $7,545 – $10,060.