Moving from Nebraskato 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 15 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.
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 927 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 Nebraska
73 household-goods carriers in Nebraska are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Ford Storage & Moving Company, Omaha · USDOT 563314 · 240 trucks
- N&W Transfer, Inc, Plattsmouth · USDOT 7585272 · 47 trucks
- N & W Transfer Inc, Plattsmouth · USDOT 53226 · 36 trucks
- American Eagle Van Lines Inc, Norfolk · USDOT 256825 · 29 trucks
- Firefighters On The Move, Papillion · USDOT 1686194 · 23 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 | $4,172 – $5,562 | $5,215 – $6,953 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,996 – $7,995 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Nebraska 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 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 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 $5,996 – $7,995 rather than $4,797 – $6,396.