Moving from Maineto Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Houston it is about 1,958 miles and 4 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,856 to 2,577 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Portland 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 Maine and Texas.
Cost of moving from Maine to Texas
At about 1,958 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,811 – $11,748 for a two-bedroom home and $10,133 – $13,510 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,344 – $8,459; a freight trailer is $4,229 – $5,639.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,608 – $8,811 | $4,758 – $6,344 | $3,172 – $4,229 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,930 – $10,573 | $5,710 – $7,613 | $3,806 – $5,075 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,811 – $11,748 | $6,344 – $8,459 | $4,229 – $5,639 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,133 – $13,510 | $7,296 – $9,727 | $4,864 – $6,485 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,454 – $15,272 | $8,247 – $10,996 | $5,498 – $7,331 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,217 – $17,622 | $9,516 – $12,688 | $6,344 – $8,459 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,958 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 Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to McKinney | ~1,856 mi | 7–14 days | $8,352 – $11,136 | $9,605 – $12,806 |
| Portland to Garland | ~1,868 mi | 7–14 days | $8,406 – $11,208 | $9,667 – $12,889 |
| Portland to Plano | ~1,868 mi | 7–14 days | $8,406 – $11,208 | $9,667 – $12,889 |
| Portland to Dallas | ~1,883 mi | 7–14 days | $8,474 – $11,298 | $9,745 – $12,993 |
| Portland to Irving | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Portland to Arlington | ~1,902 mi | 7–14 days | $8,559 – $11,412 | $9,843 – $13,124 |
| Portland to Fort Worth | ~1,914 mi | 7–14 days | $8,613 – $11,484 | $9,905 – $13,207 |
| Portland to Houston | ~1,958 mi | 7–14 days | $8,811 – $11,748 | $10,133 – $13,510 |
| Bangor to McKinney | ~1,967 mi | 7–14 days | $8,852 – $11,802 | $10,179 – $13,572 |
| Bangor to Plano | ~1,978 mi | 7–14 days | $8,901 – $11,868 | $10,236 – $13,648 |
| Bangor to Garland | ~1,979 mi | 7–14 days | $8,906 – $11,874 | $10,241 – $13,655 |
| Bangor to Dallas | ~1,994 mi | 7–14 days | $8,973 – $11,964 | $10,319 – $13,759 |
| Bangor to Irving | ~2,000 mi | 7–14 days | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
| Bangor to Arlington | ~2,013 mi | 7–14 days | $9,059 – $12,078 | $10,417 – $13,890 |
| Bangor to Fort Worth | ~2,025 mi | 7–14 days | $9,113 – $12,150 | $10,479 – $13,973 |
| Portland to Austin | ~2,057 mi | 7–14 days | $9,257 – $12,342 | $10,645 – $14,193 |
| Portland to Amarillo | ~2,065 mi | 7–14 days | $9,293 – $12,390 | $10,686 – $14,249 |
| Bangor to Houston | ~2,076 mi | 7–14 days | $9,342 – $12,456 | $10,743 – $14,324 |
| Portland to Lubbock | ~2,135 mi | 7–14 days | $9,608 – $12,810 | $11,049 – $14,732 |
| Portland to San Antonio | ~2,141 mi | 7–14 days | $9,635 – $12,846 | $11,080 – $14,773 |
| Bangor to Amarillo | ~2,164 mi | 7–14 days | $9,738 – $12,984 | $11,199 – $14,932 |
| Bangor to Austin | ~2,172 mi | 7–14 days | $9,774 – $13,032 | $11,240 – $14,987 |
| Portland to Corpus Christi | ~2,173 mi | 7–14 days | $9,779 – $13,038 | $11,245 – $14,994 |
| Bangor to Lubbock | ~2,238 mi | 7–14 days | $10,071 – $13,428 | $11,582 – $15,442 |
| Bangor to San Antonio | ~2,256 mi | 7–14 days | $10,152 – $13,536 | $11,675 – $15,566 |
| Bangor to Corpus Christi | ~2,291 mi | 7–14 days | $10,310 – $13,746 | $11,856 – $15,808 |
| Portland to Laredo | ~2,293 mi | 7–14 days | $10,319 – $13,758 | $11,866 – $15,822 |
| Portland to McAllen | ~2,302 mi | 7–14 days | $10,359 – $13,812 | $11,913 – $15,884 |
| Bangor to Laredo | ~2,410 mi | 7–14 days | $10,845 – $14,460 | $12,472 – $16,629 |
| Bangor to McAllen | ~2,422 mi | 7–14 days | $10,899 – $14,532 | $12,534 – $16,712 |
| Portland to El Paso | ~2,476 mi | 7–14 days | $11,142 – $14,856 | $12,813 – $17,084 |
| Bangor to El Paso | ~2,577 mi | 7–14 days | $11,597 – $15,462 | $13,336 – $17,781 |
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 1,958 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 Maine
40 household-goods carriers in Maine are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists, Portland · USDOT 51022 · 14 trucks
- Allen'S Transfer & Storage Llc, Augusta · USDOT 4357146 · 9 trucks
- Knowlton Moving And Storage Corp, Warren · USDOT 2371561 · 6 trucks
- Integrity Movers, Scarborough · USDOT 3107396 · 5 trucks
- Gordons Moving, Lewiston · USDOT 4425248 · 4 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 | $8,811 – $11,748 | $11,014 – $14,685 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,133 – $13,510 | $12,666 – $16,888 |
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 Maine
Maine to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Houston, the distance is about 1,958 miles. From our model that is $8,811 – $11,748 for a two-bedroom home and $10,133 – $13,510 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,344 – $8,459 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,229 – $5,639. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Maine and Texas, distances run from 1,856 to 2,577 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Texas take?
Portland to Houston is 4 days on the road (about 36 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 Maine to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Maine 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 Maine to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,229 – $5,639 for a two-bedroom home over 1,958 miles against $8,811 – $11,748 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 $12,666 – $16,888 rather than $10,133 – $13,510.