Moving from Nebraska to Texas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Omaha and Houston it is about 927 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 557 to 1,221 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.
- ~927 miOmaha → Houston
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,172+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 5,961 people moved from Nebraska to Texas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,142), and about 2,391 went the other way. Between Omaha and Houston it is about 927 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,172 – $5,562 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 38 movers based in Nebraska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nebraska to Texas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 5,961 people a year (±3,142), against about 2,391 (±1,151) from Texas to Nebraska, so Texas gains about 3,570 people a year on this exchange. Nebraska is the 32nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gage County | Williamson County | 644 ±874* |
| Douglas County | Collin County | 224 ±249* |
| Douglas County | Guadalupe County | 215 ±187 |
| Douglas County | Harris County | 196 ±226* |
| Sarpy County | El Paso County | 147 ±141 |
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.
Omaha 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 Nebraska and Texas.
Cost of moving from Nebraska to Texas
At about 927 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,172 – $5,562 for a two-bedroom home and $4,797 – $6,396 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,003 – $4,005; a freight trailer is $2,002 – $2,670.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,129 – $4,172 | $2,253 – $3,003 | $1,502 – $2,002 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,754 – $5,006 | $2,703 – $3,604 | $1,802 – $2,403 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,172 – $5,562 | $3,003 – $4,005 | $2,002 – $2,670 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $3,454 – $4,605 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,423 – $7,231 | $3,905 – $5,206 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,257 – $8,343 | $4,505 – $6,007 | $3,003 – $4,005 |
Transport only, for an estimated 927 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 Nebraska 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln to Amarillo | ~557 mi | 3–7 days | $2,507 – $3,342 | $2,882 – $3,843 |
| Lincoln to McKinney | ~613 mi | 3–7 days | $2,759 – $3,678 | $3,172 – $4,230 |
| Omaha to Amarillo | ~614 mi | 3–7 days | $2,763 – $3,684 | $3,177 – $4,237 |
| Lincoln to Plano | ~625 mi | 3–7 days | $2,813 – $3,750 | $3,234 – $4,313 |
| Lincoln to Garland | ~636 mi | 3–7 days | $2,862 – $3,816 | $3,291 – $4,388 |
| Lincoln to Irving | ~641 mi | 3–7 days | $2,885 – $3,846 | $3,317 – $4,423 |
| Lincoln to Dallas | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Lincoln to Fort Worth | ~650 mi | 3–7 days | $2,925 – $3,900 | $3,364 – $4,485 |
| Lincoln to Arlington | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Omaha to McKinney | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Omaha to Plano | ~663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Lincoln to Lubbock | ~672 mi | 3–7 days | $3,024 – $4,032 | $3,478 – $4,637 |
| Omaha to Garland | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
| Omaha to Irving | ~680 mi | 3–7 days | $3,060 – $4,080 | $3,519 – $4,692 |
| Omaha to Dallas | ~686 mi | 3–7 days | $3,087 – $4,116 | $3,550 – $4,733 |
| Omaha to Arlington | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Omaha to Fort Worth | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Omaha to Lubbock | ~727 mi | 3–7 days | $3,272 – $4,362 | $3,762 – $5,016 |
| Lincoln to Austin | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Omaha to Austin | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| Lincoln to Houston | ~895 mi | 3–7 days | $4,028 – $5,370 | $4,632 – $6,176 |
| Lincoln to San Antonio | ~925 mi | 3–7 days | $4,163 – $5,550 | $4,787 – $6,383 |
| Omaha to Houston | ~927 mi | 3–7 days | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| Lincoln to El Paso | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| Omaha to San Antonio | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| Omaha to El Paso | ~1,024 mi | 3–7 days | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Lincoln to Corpus Christi | ~1,052 mi | 3–7 days | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Lincoln to Laredo | ~1,083 mi | 3–7 days | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Omaha to Corpus Christi | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Omaha to Laredo | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| Lincoln to McAllen | ~1,179 mi | 3–7 days | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| Omaha to McAllen | ~1,221 mi | 7–14 days | $5,495 – $7,326 | $6,319 – $8,425 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nebraska
25 of the 38 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 252 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 102 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 252 driver inspections (6.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & W Transfer IncPlattsmouth, NE · USDOT 53226 | 73 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 73 |
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyOmaha, NE · USDOT 563314 | 73 | 6 of 29 | 1 of 73 |
| Second to None MovingOmaha, NE · USDOT 1791230 | 15 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Cornhusker Moving Group IncOmaha, NE · USDOT 1015106 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 12 |
| Firefighters on the MovePapillion, NE · USDOT 1686194 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 10 |
| American Eagle Van Lines IncNorfolk, NE · USDOT 256825 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
73 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska, 38 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nebraska 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 Nebraska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nebraska
Nebraska to Texas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nebraska to Texas?
Between the two states' main cities, Omaha and Houston, the distance is about 927 miles. From our model that is $4,172 – $5,562 for a two-bedroom home and $4,797 – $6,396 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,003 – $4,005 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,002 – $2,670. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Nebraska and Texas, distances run from 557 to 1,221 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nebraska to Texas take?
Omaha to Houston is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). 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 Nebraska to Texas?
Yes. A move from Nebraska into Texas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 73 listed movers based in Nebraska, 38 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nebraska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nebraska to Texas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,002 – $2,670 for a two-bedroom home over 927 miles against $4,172 – $5,562 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,003 – $4,005, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nebraska to Texas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 5,961 people (±3,142) moved from Nebraska to Texas that year, against about 2,391 (±1,151) from Texas to Nebraska. That makes Nebraska the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Texas among the states.