Moving from Texasto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 15 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.
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 1,420 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 Texas
2,438 household-goods carriers in Texas are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Apple Moving, Austin · USDOT 3538096 · 185 trucks
- Scobey Moving & Storage Ltd, San Antonio · USDOT 1274056 · 123 trucks
- 3 Men Movers, Houston · USDOT 1914113 · 95 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Coppell · USDOT 1038245 · 65 trucks
- Armstrong Relocation, Carrollton · USDOT 449294 · 54 trucks
At the District of Columbia end
6 household-goods carriers are based in District of Columbia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Washington runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,988 – $10,650 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,348 – $9,798 | $9,185 – $12,248 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 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 Texas
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. Any move that crosses from Texas into District of Columbia 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 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 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 $9,185 – $12,248 rather than $7,348 – $9,798.