Moving from Mississippito Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Houston it is about 412 miles and about 7 hours; the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 412 to 1,204 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Texas.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Texas
At about 412 miles, full-service movers should land around $1,854 – $2,472 for a two-bedroom home and $2,132 – $2,843 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,335 – $1,780; a freight trailer is $890 – $1,187.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,001 – $1,335 | $667 – $890 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,669 – $2,225 | $1,201 – $1,602 | $801 – $1,068 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,854 – $2,472 | $1,335 – $1,780 | $890 – $1,187 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,132 – $2,843 | $1,535 – $2,047 | $1,023 – $1,365 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,410 – $3,214 | $1,735 – $2,314 | $1,157 – $1,543 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,781 – $3,708 | $2,002 – $2,670 | $1,335 – $1,780 |
Transport only, for an estimated 412 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 Mississippi to Texas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 16 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Houston | ~412 mi | 3–7 days | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,132 – $2,843 |
| Gulfport to Houston | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Jackson to Garland | ~440 mi | 3–7 days | $1,980 – $2,640 | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Jackson to McKinney | ~445 mi | 3–7 days | $2,003 – $2,670 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| Jackson to Plano | ~449 mi | 3–7 days | $2,021 – $2,694 | $2,324 – $3,098 |
| Jackson to Dallas | ~451 mi | 3–7 days | $2,030 – $2,706 | $2,334 – $3,112 |
| Jackson to Irving | ~463 mi | 3–7 days | $2,084 – $2,778 | $2,396 – $3,195 |
| Jackson to Arlington | ~472 mi | 3–7 days | $2,124 – $2,832 | $2,443 – $3,257 |
| Jackson to Fort Worth | ~487 mi | 3–7 days | $2,192 – $2,922 | $2,520 – $3,360 |
| Jackson to Austin | ~545 mi | 3–7 days | $2,453 – $3,270 | $2,820 – $3,761 |
| Gulfport to Garland | ~556 mi | 3–7 days | $2,502 – $3,336 | $2,877 – $3,836 |
| Gulfport to Dallas | ~563 mi | 3–7 days | $2,534 – $3,378 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| Gulfport to McKinney | ~566 mi | 3–7 days | $2,547 – $3,396 | $2,929 – $3,905 |
| Gulfport to Plano | ~567 mi | 3–7 days | $2,552 – $3,402 | $2,934 – $3,912 |
| Gulfport to Irving | ~576 mi | 3–7 days | $2,592 – $3,456 | $2,981 – $3,974 |
| Gulfport to Arlington | ~582 mi | 3–7 days | $2,619 – $3,492 | $3,012 – $4,016 |
| Gulfport to Fort Worth | ~597 mi | 3–7 days | $2,687 – $3,582 | $3,089 – $4,119 |
| Gulfport to Austin | ~602 mi | 3–7 days | $2,709 – $3,612 | $3,115 – $4,154 |
| Jackson to San Antonio | ~620 mi | 3–7 days | $2,790 – $3,720 | $3,209 – $4,278 |
| Gulfport to Corpus Christi | ~621 mi | 3–7 days | $2,795 – $3,726 | $3,214 – $4,285 |
| Jackson to Corpus Christi | ~622 mi | 3–7 days | $2,799 – $3,732 | $3,219 – $4,292 |
| Gulfport to San Antonio | ~661 mi | 3–7 days | $2,975 – $3,966 | $3,421 – $4,561 |
| Gulfport to McAllen | ~730 mi | 3–7 days | $3,285 – $4,380 | $3,778 – $5,037 |
| Jackson to McAllen | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Jackson to Laredo | ~753 mi | 3–7 days | $3,389 – $4,518 | $3,897 – $5,196 |
| Gulfport to Laredo | ~767 mi | 3–7 days | $3,452 – $4,602 | $3,969 – $5,292 |
| Jackson to Lubbock | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Jackson to Amarillo | ~814 mi | 3–7 days | $3,663 – $4,884 | $4,212 – $5,617 |
| Gulfport to Lubbock | ~911 mi | 3–7 days | $4,100 – $5,466 | $4,714 – $6,286 |
| Gulfport to Amarillo | ~946 mi | 3–7 days | $4,257 – $5,676 | $4,896 – $6,527 |
| Jackson to El Paso | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Gulfport to El Paso | ~1,204 mi | 7–14 days | $5,418 – $7,224 | $6,231 – $8,308 |
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 412 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 Mississippi
53 household-goods carriers in Mississippi are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- John Fayard Moving & Warehousing Llc, Gulfport · USDOT 1043597 · 166 trucks
- Morgan Van Lines Inc, Booneville · USDOT 151057 · 81 trucks
- Long'S Transfer & Storage Inc, Pascagoula · USDOT 243834 · 12 trucks
- Two Men And A Truck, Gulfport · USDOT 2362630 · 9 trucks
- Jordan Transfer Company Inc, West Point · USDOT 87835 · 9 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 | $1,854 – $2,472 | $2,318 – $3,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,132 – $2,843 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 Mississippi
Mississippi to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Houston, the distance is about 412 miles. From our model that is $1,854 – $2,472 for a two-bedroom home and $2,132 – $2,843 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,335 – $1,780 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $890 – $1,187. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Texas, distances run from 412 to 1,204 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Texas take?
Jackson to Houston is about 7 hours. 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 Mississippi to Texas?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Mississippi 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 Mississippi to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $890 – $1,187 for a two-bedroom home over 412 miles against $1,854 – $2,472 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 $2,665 – $3,554 rather than $2,132 – $2,843.