Moving from Texas to District of Columbia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Washington it is about 1,420 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 16 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,355 to 2,009 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.
- ~1,420 miHouston → Washington
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,390+2-bedroom, movers
- 16City routes priced
In short
About 1,447 people moved from Texas to District of Columbia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±800), and about 2,287 went the other way. Between Houston and Washington it is about 1,420 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,390 – $8,520 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to District of Columbia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,447 people a year (±800), against about 2,287 (±1,387) from District of Columbia to Texas, so District of Columbia loses about 840 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 11th-largest of the 42 states sending people to District of Columbia; District of Columbia took in about 52,701 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Travis County | District of Columbia | 495 ±284 |
| Harris County | District of Columbia | 477 ±179 |
| Dallas County | District of Columbia | 426 ±202 |
| Bexar County | District of Columbia | 249 ±196 |
| Bell County | District of Columbia | 134 ±155* |
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.
Houston to Washington, 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 District of Columbia.
Cost of moving from Texas to District of Columbia
At about 1,420 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,390 – $8,520 for a two-bedroom home and $7,348 – $9,798 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,601 – $6,134; a freight trailer is $3,067 – $4,090.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,793 – $6,390 | $3,451 – $4,601 | $2,300 – $3,067 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,751 – $7,668 | $4,141 – $5,521 | $2,760 – $3,681 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,390 – $8,520 | $4,601 – $6,134 | $3,067 – $4,090 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,348 – $9,798 | $5,291 – $7,055 | $3,527 – $4,703 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,307 – $11,076 | $5,981 – $7,975 | $3,987 – $5,316 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,585 – $12,780 | $6,901 – $9,202 | $4,601 – $6,134 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,420 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 District of Columbia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Washington | ~1,355 mi | 7–14 days | $6,098 – $8,130 | $7,012 – $9,349 |
| Garland to Washington | ~1,363 mi | 7–14 days | $6,134 – $8,178 | $7,054 – $9,405 |
| Plano to Washington | ~1,365 mi | 7–14 days | $6,143 – $8,190 | $7,064 – $9,418 |
| Dallas to Washington | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Irving to Washington | ~1,386 mi | 7–14 days | $6,237 – $8,316 | $7,173 – $9,563 |
| Arlington to Washington | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Fort Worth to Washington | ~1,411 mi | 7–14 days | $6,350 – $8,466 | $7,302 – $9,736 |
| Houston to Washington | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Austin to Washington | ~1,534 mi | 7–14 days | $6,903 – $9,204 | $7,938 – $10,585 |
| San Antonio to Washington | ~1,615 mi | 7–14 days | $7,268 – $9,690 | $8,358 – $11,143 |
| Amarillo to Washington | ~1,617 mi | 7–14 days | $7,277 – $9,702 | $8,368 – $11,157 |
| Corpus Christi to Washington | ~1,632 mi | 7–14 days | $7,344 – $9,792 | $8,446 – $11,261 |
| Lubbock to Washington | ~1,665 mi | 7–14 days | $7,493 – $9,990 | $8,616 – $11,488 |
| McAllen to Washington | ~1,758 mi | 7–14 days | $7,911 – $10,548 | $9,098 – $12,130 |
| Laredo to Washington | ~1,760 mi | 7–14 days | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,108 – $12,144 |
| El Paso to Washington | ~2,009 mi | 7–14 days | $9,041 – $12,054 | $10,397 – $13,862 |
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 District of Columbia end, 6 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in District of Columbia, moving costs in District of Columbia, or the reverse trip, District of Columbia to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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Texas to District of Columbia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to District of Columbia?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Washington, the distance is about 1,420 miles. From our model that is $6,390 – $8,520 for a two-bedroom home and $7,348 – $9,798 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,601 – $6,134 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,067 – $4,090. Across the 16 city pairs we price between Texas and District of Columbia, distances run from 1,355 to 2,009 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to District of Columbia take?
Houston to Washington is 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to District of Columbia?
Yes. A move from Texas into District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,067 – $4,090 for a two-bedroom home over 1,420 miles against $6,390 – $8,520 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,601 – $6,134, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to District of Columbia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,447 people (±800) moved from Texas to District of Columbia that year, against about 2,287 (±1,387) from District of Columbia to Texas. That makes Texas the 11th-largest source of new residents for District of Columbia among the states.