Moving from El Paso, TX to Houston, TX
About 786 miles inside Texas. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Texas, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from El Paso, TX to Houston, TX covers about 786 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $3,537 – $4,716 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 1,091 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 786 miles between Texas and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,537 – $4,716 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from El Paso to Houston
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,653 – $3,537 | $1,910 – $2,547 | $1,273 – $1,698 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,183 – $4,244 | $2,292 – $3,056 | $1,528 – $2,037 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,537 – $4,716 | $2,547 – $3,396 | $1,698 – $2,264 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,068 – $5,423 | $2,929 – $3,905 | $1,952 – $2,603 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,598 – $6,131 | $3,311 – $4,414 | $2,207 – $2,943 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,306 – $7,074 | $3,820 – $5,093 | $2,547 – $3,396 |
Transport only, for an estimated 786 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, El Paso to Houston
786 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,930. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,537 to $4,716, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from El Paso to Houston
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,091 people a year (±473) moved from El Paso County, TX, home to El Paso, to Harris County, TX, home to Houston. Going the other way: about 550 people a year (±250). Movers from El Paso County make up 0.7% of the 161,852 people a year who moved into Harris County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Doña Ana County, NM | 2,703 ±730 |
| Bexar County, TX | 2,198 ±752 |
| Fort Bend County, TX | 1,504 ±541 |
| Harris County, TX | 1,091 ±473 |
| Travis County, TX | 807 ±225 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Fort Bend County, TX | 18,579 ±2,596 |
| Montgomery County, TX | 10,582 ±1,455 |
| Galveston County, TX | 8,597 ±1,326 |
| Brazoria County, TX | 8,258 ±1,347 |
| Bexar County, TX | 4,773 ±970 |
Licensed movers at each end
30 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of El Paso. 5 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 9.1% of their 33 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Moving & StorageUSDOT 156523 | El Paso · 9 mi | 20 trucks | 15 | 10.0% of 10 |
| A-1 Freeman Moving and Storage El Paso LLCUSDOT 2128882 | El Paso · 7 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 74908 | El Paso · 11 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Super Good Movers LLCUSDOT 1956009 | El Paso · 0 mi | 8 trucks | 0 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of El Paso LLCUSDOT 2385862 | El Paso · 10 mi | 7 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 15 |
| John Ferguson Moving & StorageUSDOT 1886547 | El Paso · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Houston end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Houston: 3 Men Movers (Houston, 95 trucks), G and S Moving & Storage (Houston, 35 trucks), Max Movers Inc (Houston, 32 trucks), K C Salley Relocation (Houston, 23 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Texas, so Texas rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Texas licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Texas, so your protection on this 786-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book El Paso to Houston
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 786 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Houston
A local move inside Houston later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Houston are Austin (about 171 mi), Corpus Christi (about 216 mi), San Antonio (about 221 mi).
Other routes from El Paso
All routes from El Paso, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Las Cruces, NM | ~49 mi | $445 – $733 |
| El Paso to Albuquerque, NM | ~268 mi | $1,206 – $1,608 |
| El Paso to Tucson, AZ | ~309 mi | $1,391 – $1,854 |
| El Paso to Santa Fe, NM | ~319 mi | $1,436 – $1,914 |
| El Paso to Lubbock, TX | ~344 mi | $1,548 – $2,064 |
| El Paso to Phoenix, AZ | ~403 mi | $1,814 – $2,418 |
| El Paso to Colorado Springs, CO | ~580 mi | $2,610 – $3,480 |
| El Paso to San Antonio, TX | ~585 mi | $2,633 – $3,510 |
Also moving to Houston: from Austin, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Corpus Christi, TX, from Lafayette, LA.
El Paso to Houston moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from El Paso to Houston?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 786 miles cost about $2,653 – $3,537 for a studio, $3,537 – $4,716 for a two-bedroom home and $4,068 – $5,423 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from El Paso to Houston take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from El Paso to Houston?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,698 – $2,264 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,537 – $4,716 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,547 – $3,396.
Is El Paso to Houston an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Texas, so the move is regulated by Texas rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Texas requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from El Paso to Houston each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,091 people a year (margin of error ±473) moved from El Paso County, which contains El Paso, to Harris County, which contains Houston.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.