Moving from Texas to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Phoenix it is 1,177 miles and 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving); the 112 city pairs we price between the two states run from 309 to 1,177 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.
- 1,177 miHouston → Phoenix
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $5,297+2-bedroom, movers
- 112City routes priced
In short
About 10,306 people moved from Texas to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,404), and about 13,503 went the other way. Between Houston and Phoenix it is 1,177 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,297 – $7,062 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 10,306 people a year (±2,404), against about 13,503 (±3,464) from Arizona to Texas, so Arizona loses about 3,197 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 3rd-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | Maricopa County | 1,283 ±418 |
| Dallas County | Maricopa County | 1,135 ±342 |
| El Paso County | Maricopa County | 783 ±368 |
| Harris County | Maricopa County | 694 ±210 |
| Travis County | Maricopa County | 685 ±268 |
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.
Houston to Phoenix, 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 Texas and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Texas to Arizona
At 1,177 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,297 – $7,062 for a two-bedroom home and $6,091 – $8,121 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,813 – $5,085; a freight trailer is $2,542 – $3,390.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,972 – $5,297 | $2,860 – $3,813 | $1,907 – $2,542 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,767 – $6,356 | $3,432 – $4,576 | $2,288 – $3,051 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,297 – $7,062 | $3,813 – $5,085 | $2,542 – $3,390 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,091 – $8,121 | $4,386 – $5,847 | $2,924 – $3,898 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,885 – $9,181 | $4,958 – $6,610 | $3,305 – $4,407 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,945 – $10,593 | $5,720 – $7,627 | $3,813 – $5,085 |
Transport only, for 1,177 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 Texas to Arizona
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Tucson | ~309 mi | 1–3 days | $1,391 – $1,854 | $1,599 – $2,132 |
| El Paso to Gilbert | ~378 mi | 1–3 days | $1,701 – $2,268 | $1,956 – $2,608 |
| El Paso to Chandler | ~384 mi | 1–3 days | $1,728 – $2,304 | $1,987 – $2,650 |
| El Paso to Mesa | ~386 mi | 1–3 days | $1,737 – $2,316 | $1,998 – $2,663 |
| El Paso to Tempe | ~392 mi | 1–3 days | $1,764 – $2,352 | $2,029 – $2,705 |
| El Paso to Scottsdale | ~395 mi | 1–3 days | $1,778 – $2,370 | $2,044 – $2,725 |
| El Paso to Phoenix | ~403 mi | 3–7 days | $1,814 – $2,418 | $2,086 – $2,781 |
| Lubbock to Tucson | ~624 mi | 3–7 days | $2,808 – $3,744 | $3,229 – $4,306 |
| Amarillo to Tucson | ~658 mi | 3–7 days | $2,961 – $3,948 | $3,405 – $4,540 |
| Lubbock to Gilbert | ~663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Lubbock to Mesa | ~668 mi | 3–7 days | $3,006 – $4,008 | $3,457 – $4,609 |
| Lubbock to Chandler | ~670 mi | 3–7 days | $3,015 – $4,020 | $3,467 – $4,623 |
| Lubbock to Scottsdale | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
| Lubbock to Tempe | ~675 mi | 3–7 days | $3,038 – $4,050 | $3,493 – $4,657 |
| Amarillo to Gilbert | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| Amarillo to Mesa | ~680 mi | 3–7 days | $3,060 – $4,080 | $3,519 – $4,692 |
| Lubbock to Phoenix | ~684 mi | 3–7 days | $3,078 – $4,104 | $3,540 – $4,720 |
| Amarillo to Chandler | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Amarillo to Scottsdale | ~685 mi | 3–7 days | $3,083 – $4,110 | $3,545 – $4,726 |
| Amarillo to Tempe | ~687 mi | 3–7 days | $3,092 – $4,122 | $3,555 – $4,740 |
| Amarillo to Phoenix | ~695 mi | 3–7 days | $3,128 – $4,170 | $3,597 – $4,795 |
| Laredo to Tucson | ~885 mi | 3–7 days | $3,983 – $5,310 | $4,580 – $6,106 |
| San Antonio to Tucson | ~892 mi | 3–7 days | $4,014 – $5,352 | $4,616 – $6,155 |
| Austin to Tucson | ~924 mi | 3–7 days | $4,158 – $5,544 | $4,782 – $6,376 |
| Fort Worth to Tucson | ~927 mi | 3–7 days | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| Arlington to Tucson | ~943 mi | 3–7 days | $4,244 – $5,658 | $4,880 – $6,507 |
| Irving to Tucson | ~952 mi | 3–7 days | $4,284 – $5,712 | $4,927 – $6,569 |
| San Antonio to Gilbert | ~963 mi | 3–7 days | $4,334 – $5,778 | $4,984 – $6,645 |
| Dallas to Tucson | ~964 mi | 3–7 days | $4,338 – $5,784 | $4,989 – $6,652 |
| Plano to Tucson | ~967 mi | 3–7 days | $4,352 – $5,802 | $5,004 – $6,672 |
| Laredo to Gilbert | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| San Antonio to Chandler | ~969 mi | 3–7 days | $4,361 – $5,814 | $5,015 – $6,686 |
| San Antonio to Mesa | ~971 mi | 3–7 days | $4,370 – $5,826 | $5,025 – $6,700 |
| McKinney to Tucson | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Fort Worth to Gilbert | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Laredo to Chandler | ~974 mi | 3–7 days | $4,383 – $5,844 | $5,040 – $6,721 |
| Garland to Tucson | ~975 mi | 3–7 days | $4,388 – $5,850 | $5,046 – $6,728 |
| Laredo to Mesa | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| San Antonio to Tempe | ~977 mi | 3–7 days | $4,397 – $5,862 | $5,056 – $6,741 |
| Fort Worth to Mesa | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| San Antonio to Scottsdale | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
| Fort Worth to Chandler | ~981 mi | 3–7 days | $4,415 – $5,886 | $5,077 – $6,769 |
| Laredo to Tempe | ~982 mi | 3–7 days | $4,419 – $5,892 | $5,082 – $6,776 |
| Fort Worth to Scottsdale | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Fort Worth to Tempe | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| Laredo to Scottsdale | ~986 mi | 3–7 days | $4,437 – $5,916 | $5,103 – $6,803 |
| San Antonio to Phoenix | ~987 mi | 3–7 days | $4,442 – $5,922 | $5,108 – $6,810 |
| Arlington to Gilbert | ~989 mi | 3–7 days | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Austin to Gilbert | ~989 mi | 3–7 days | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Laredo to Phoenix | ~993 mi | 3–7 days | $4,469 – $5,958 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| Arlington to Mesa | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Austin to Chandler | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Arlington to Chandler | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Austin to Mesa | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Fort Worth to Phoenix | ~996 mi | 3–7 days | $4,482 – $5,976 | $5,154 – $6,872 |
| Irving to Gilbert | ~997 mi | 3–7 days | $4,487 – $5,982 | $5,159 – $6,879 |
| Arlington to Scottsdale | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Arlington to Tempe | ~1,001 mi | 3–7 days | $4,505 – $6,006 | $5,180 – $6,907 |
| Austin to Tempe | ~1,002 mi | 3–7 days | $4,509 – $6,012 | $5,185 – $6,914 |
| Austin to Scottsdale | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Irving to Mesa | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Irving to Chandler | ~1,004 mi | 3–7 days | $4,518 – $6,024 | $5,196 – $6,928 |
| Dallas to Gilbert | ~1,009 mi | 3–7 days | $4,541 – $6,054 | $5,222 – $6,962 |
| Irving to Scottsdale | ~1,009 mi | 3–7 days | $4,541 – $6,054 | $5,222 – $6,962 |
| Irving to Tempe | ~1,010 mi | 3–7 days | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 |
| Plano to Gilbert | ~1,010 mi | 3–7 days | $4,545 – $6,060 | $5,227 – $6,969 |
| Arlington to Phoenix | ~1,011 mi | 3–7 days | $4,550 – $6,066 | $5,232 – $6,976 |
| Austin to Phoenix | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| Corpus Christi to Tucson | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| Dallas to Mesa | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| McKinney to Gilbert | ~1,015 mi | 3–7 days | $4,568 – $6,090 | $5,253 – $7,004 |
| McAllen to Tucson | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Plano to Mesa | ~1,016 mi | 3–7 days | $4,572 – $6,096 | $5,258 – $7,010 |
| Dallas to Chandler | ~1,017 mi | 3–7 days | $4,577 – $6,102 | $5,263 – $7,017 |
| Plano to Chandler | ~1,018 mi | 3–7 days | $4,581 – $6,108 | $5,268 – $7,024 |
| Garland to Gilbert | ~1,019 mi | 3–7 days | $4,586 – $6,114 | $5,273 – $7,031 |
| Irving to Phoenix | ~1,019 mi | 3–7 days | $4,586 – $6,114 | $5,273 – $7,031 |
| McKinney to Mesa | ~1,020 mi | 3–7 days | $4,590 – $6,120 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| Dallas to Scottsdale | ~1,021 mi | 3–7 days | $4,595 – $6,126 | $5,284 – $7,045 |
| Dallas to Tempe | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| McKinney to Chandler | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Plano to Scottsdale | ~1,022 mi | 3–7 days | $4,599 – $6,132 | $5,289 – $7,052 |
| Plano to Tempe | ~1,023 mi | 3–7 days | $4,604 – $6,138 | $5,294 – $7,059 |
| Garland to Mesa | ~1,025 mi | 3–7 days | $4,613 – $6,150 | $5,304 – $7,073 |
| McKinney to Scottsdale | ~1,026 mi | 3–7 days | $4,617 – $6,156 | $5,310 – $7,079 |
| Garland to Chandler | ~1,027 mi | 3–7 days | $4,622 – $6,162 | $5,315 – $7,086 |
| McKinney to Tempe | ~1,027 mi | 3–7 days | $4,622 – $6,162 | $5,315 – $7,086 |
| Garland to Scottsdale | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Garland to Tempe | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Plano to Phoenix | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| McKinney to Phoenix | ~1,037 mi | 3–7 days | $4,667 – $6,222 | $5,366 – $7,155 |
| Garland to Phoenix | ~1,041 mi | 3–7 days | $4,685 – $6,246 | $5,387 – $7,183 |
| Dallas to Phoenix | 1,065 mi | 3–7 days | $4,793 – $6,390 | $5,511 – $7,349 |
| Corpus Christi to Gilbert | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Houston to Tucson | ~1,095 mi | 3–7 days | $4,928 – $6,570 | $5,667 – $7,556 |
| Corpus Christi to Chandler | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Corpus Christi to Mesa | ~1,098 mi | 3–7 days | $4,941 – $6,588 | $5,682 – $7,576 |
| McAllen to Gilbert | ~1,102 mi | 3–7 days | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Corpus Christi to Tempe | ~1,104 mi | 3–7 days | $4,968 – $6,624 | $5,713 – $7,618 |
| Corpus Christi to Scottsdale | ~1,106 mi | 3–7 days | $4,977 – $6,636 | $5,724 – $7,631 |
| McAllen to Chandler | ~1,107 mi | 3–7 days | $4,982 – $6,642 | $5,729 – $7,638 |
| McAllen to Mesa | ~1,111 mi | 3–7 days | $5,000 – $6,666 | $5,749 – $7,666 |
| Corpus Christi to Phoenix | ~1,114 mi | 3–7 days | $5,013 – $6,684 | $5,765 – $7,687 |
| McAllen to Tempe | ~1,116 mi | 3–7 days | $5,022 – $6,696 | $5,775 – $7,700 |
| McAllen to Scottsdale | ~1,119 mi | 3–7 days | $5,036 – $6,714 | $5,791 – $7,721 |
| McAllen to Phoenix | ~1,126 mi | 3–7 days | $5,067 – $6,756 | $5,827 – $7,769 |
| Houston to Gilbert | ~1,159 mi | 3–7 days | $5,216 – $6,954 | $5,998 – $7,997 |
| Houston to Chandler | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Houston to Mesa | ~1,166 mi | 3–7 days | $5,247 – $6,996 | $6,034 – $8,045 |
| Houston to Tempe | ~1,172 mi | 3–7 days | $5,274 – $7,032 | $6,065 – $8,087 |
| Houston to Scottsdale | ~1,174 mi | 3–7 days | $5,283 – $7,044 | $6,075 – $8,101 |
| Houston to Phoenix | 1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Texas
190 of the 407 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,348 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 189 of 866 vehicle inspections (21.8%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 299 of 1,346 driver inspections (22.2%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Transfers IncEagle Pass, TX · USDOT 643206 | 152 | 19 of 113 | 14 of 152 |
| Next Stop Moving & StorageTaylor, TX · USDOT 3756197 | 56 | 10 of 32 | 5 of 56 |
| Scobey Moving & Storage LtdSan Antonio, TX · USDOT 1274056 | 47 | 4 of 33 | 3 of 47 |
| American Knights MovingHouston, TX · USDOT 1977907 | 39 | 7 of 26 | 4 of 39 |
| Apple MovingAustin, TX · USDOT 3538096 | 37 | 4 of 17 | 5 of 37 |
| Lone Star Van Lines IncFort Worth, TX · USDOT 601326 | 34 | 7 of 23 | 11 of 34 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas, 407 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Texas directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Texas
Texas to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Phoenix, the distance is 1,177 miles. From our model that is $5,297 – $7,062 for a two-bedroom home and $6,091 – $8,121 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,813 – $5,085 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,542 – $3,390. Across the 112 city pairs we price between Texas and Arizona, distances run from 309 to 1,177 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Arizona take?
Houston to Phoenix is 3 days on the road (about 21 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 Texas to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Texas into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 2,409 listed movers based in Texas, 407 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Texas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Texas to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,542 – $3,390 for a two-bedroom home over 1,177 miles against $5,297 – $7,062 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,813 – $5,085, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 10,306 people (±2,404) moved from Texas to Arizona that year, against about 13,503 (±3,464) from Arizona to Texas. That makes Texas the 3rd-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.