Moving from Gulfport, MS to Houston, TX
About 440 miles across a state line, from Mississippi 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 Gulfport, MS to Houston, TX covers about 440 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,980 – $2,640 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 179 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 440 miles between Mississippi 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 $1,980 – $2,640 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 8 hours
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Gulfport to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,485 – $1,980 | $1,069 – $1,426 | $713 – $950 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,782 – $2,376 | $1,283 – $1,711 | $855 – $1,140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,980 – $2,640 | $1,426 – $1,901 | $950 – $1,267 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,277 – $3,036 | $1,639 – $2,186 | $1,093 – $1,457 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,574 – $3,432 | $1,853 – $2,471 | $1,236 – $1,647 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,970 – $3,960 | $2,138 – $2,851 | $1,426 – $1,901 |
Transport only, for an estimated 440 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, Gulfport to Houston
440 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $2,200. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,980 to $2,640, 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 Gulfport to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 179 people a year (±169) moved from Harrison County, MS, home to Gulfport, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 42 people a year (±53). Movers from Harrison County make up 0.1% 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 11,003 people a year (±4,181) moving from Mississippi to Texas and about 8,574 people a year (±2,693) from Texas to Mississippi — a net gain for Texas of about 2,429 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Jackson County, MS | 986 ±374 |
| Hinds County, MS | 597 ±343 |
| Montgomery County, AL | 586 ±753 |
| Stone County, MS | 340 ±230 |
| Rankin County, MS | 320 ±257 |
| 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
13 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Gulfport (15 counting those licensed only inside Mississippi). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 30.6% of their 121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCUSDOT 1043597 | Gulfport · 8 mi | 166 trucks | 235 | 30.3% of 109 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 2362630 | Gulfport · 1 mi | 9 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Gollott & Sons Transfer & Storage IncUSDOT 87824 | Gulfport · 4 mi | 9 trucks | 4 | 50.0% of 2 |
| Ace Moving & Storage Company IncUSDOT 173885 | Gulfport · 1 mi | 7 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| F & S Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 87821 | Ocean Springs · 19 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Mighty Men Movers Ms LLCUSDOT 3292042 | Gulfport · 4 mi | 2 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
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 Mississippi 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 Gulfport 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 440 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 Gulfport
All routes from Gulfport, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfport to Mobile, AL | ~77 mi | $435 – $705 |
| Gulfport to Jackson, MS | ~173 mi | $779 – $1,038 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
Gulfport to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Gulfport to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 440 miles cost about $1,485 – $1,980 for a studio, $1,980 – $2,640 for a two-bedroom home and $2,277 – $3,036 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Gulfport to Houston take?
The drive is about 8 hours, 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 Gulfport to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $950 – $1,267 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,980 – $2,640 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,426 – $1,901.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Gulfport to Houston?
Yes. Gulfport is in Mississippi and Houston is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 13 listed movers within 30 miles of Gulfport hold it.
How many people move from Gulfport to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 179 people a year (margin of error ±169) moved from Harrison County, which contains Gulfport, 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.