Moving from Texas to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Boston it is about 1,870 miles and 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,687 to 2,412 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.
- ~1,870 miHouston → Boston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,415+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 6,191 people moved from Texas to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,928), and about 9,454 went the other way. Between Houston and Boston it is about 1,870 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,415 – $11,220 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,191 people a year (±1,928), against about 9,454 (±2,933) from Massachusetts to Texas, so Massachusetts loses about 3,263 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 9th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Middlesex County | 425 ±194 |
| Travis County | Middlesex County | 383 ±170 |
| Bexar County | Middlesex County | 275 ±372* |
| Dallas County | Suffolk County | 228 ±125 |
| Tarrant County | Suffolk County | 164 ±189* |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Texas to Massachusetts
At about 1,870 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,415 – $11,220 for a two-bedroom home and $9,677 – $12,903 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,059 – $8,078; a freight trailer is $4,039 – $5,386.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,311 – $8,415 | $4,544 – $6,059 | $3,029 – $4,039 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,574 – $10,098 | $5,453 – $7,271 | $3,635 – $4,847 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,415 – $11,220 | $6,059 – $8,078 | $4,039 – $5,386 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,677 – $12,903 | $6,968 – $9,290 | $4,645 – $6,193 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,940 – $14,586 | $7,876 – $10,502 | $5,251 – $7,001 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,623 – $16,830 | $9,088 – $12,118 | $6,059 – $8,078 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,870 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 Massachusetts
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Springfield | ~1,687 mi | 7–14 days | $7,592 – $10,122 | $8,730 – $11,640 |
| Garland to Springfield | ~1,698 mi | 7–14 days | $7,641 – $10,188 | $8,787 – $11,716 |
| Plano to Springfield | ~1,698 mi | 7–14 days | $7,641 – $10,188 | $8,787 – $11,716 |
| Dallas to Springfield | ~1,713 mi | 7–14 days | $7,709 – $10,278 | $8,865 – $11,820 |
| Irving to Springfield | ~1,719 mi | 7–14 days | $7,736 – $10,314 | $8,896 – $11,861 |
| Arlington to Springfield | ~1,732 mi | 7–14 days | $7,794 – $10,392 | $8,963 – $11,951 |
| McKinney to Worcester | ~1,736 mi | 7–14 days | $7,812 – $10,416 | $8,984 – $11,978 |
| Fort Worth to Springfield | ~1,745 mi | 7–14 days | $7,853 – $10,470 | $9,030 – $12,040 |
| Garland to Worcester | ~1,746 mi | 7–14 days | $7,857 – $10,476 | $9,036 – $12,047 |
| Plano to Worcester | ~1,747 mi | 7–14 days | $7,862 – $10,482 | $9,041 – $12,054 |
| Dallas to Worcester | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
| Irving to Worcester | ~1,768 mi | 7–14 days | $7,956 – $10,608 | $9,149 – $12,199 |
| Houston to Springfield | ~1,779 mi | 7–14 days | $8,006 – $10,674 | $9,206 – $12,275 |
| McKinney to Boston | ~1,780 mi | 7–14 days | $8,010 – $10,680 | $9,211 – $12,282 |
| Arlington to Worcester | ~1,781 mi | 7–14 days | $8,015 – $10,686 | $9,217 – $12,289 |
| Garland to Boston | ~1,791 mi | 7–14 days | $8,060 – $10,746 | $9,268 – $12,358 |
| Plano to Boston | ~1,792 mi | 7–14 days | $8,064 – $10,752 | $9,274 – $12,365 |
| Fort Worth to Worcester | ~1,793 mi | 7–14 days | $8,069 – $10,758 | $9,279 – $12,372 |
| Irving to Boston | ~1,813 mi | 7–14 days | $8,159 – $10,878 | $9,382 – $12,510 |
| Dallas to Boston | 1,817 mi | 7–14 days | $8,177 – $10,902 | $9,403 – $12,537 |
| Arlington to Boston | ~1,826 mi | 7–14 days | $8,217 – $10,956 | $9,450 – $12,599 |
| Houston to Worcester | ~1,827 mi | 7–14 days | $8,222 – $10,962 | $9,455 – $12,606 |
| Fort Worth to Boston | ~1,838 mi | 7–14 days | $8,271 – $11,028 | $9,512 – $12,682 |
| Houston to Boston | ~1,870 mi | 7–14 days | $8,415 – $11,220 | $9,677 – $12,903 |
| Austin to Springfield | ~1,883 mi | 7–14 days | $8,474 – $11,298 | $9,745 – $12,993 |
| Amarillo to Springfield | ~1,912 mi | 7–14 days | $8,604 – $11,472 | $9,895 – $13,193 |
| Austin to Worcester | ~1,931 mi | 7–14 days | $8,690 – $11,586 | $9,993 – $13,324 |
| Amarillo to Worcester | ~1,960 mi | 7–14 days | $8,820 – $11,760 | $10,143 – $13,524 |
| San Antonio to Springfield | ~1,966 mi | 7–14 days | $8,847 – $11,796 | $10,174 – $13,565 |
| Austin to Boston | ~1,975 mi | 7–14 days | $8,888 – $11,850 | $10,221 – $13,628 |
| Lubbock to Springfield | ~1,975 mi | 7–14 days | $8,888 – $11,850 | $10,221 – $13,628 |
| Corpus Christi to Springfield | ~1,993 mi | 7–14 days | $8,969 – $11,958 | $10,314 – $13,752 |
| Amarillo to Boston | ~2,005 mi | 7–14 days | $9,023 – $12,030 | $10,376 – $13,835 |
| San Antonio to Worcester | ~2,014 mi | 7–14 days | $9,063 – $12,084 | $10,422 – $13,897 |
| Lubbock to Worcester | ~2,024 mi | 7–14 days | $9,108 – $12,144 | $10,474 – $13,966 |
| Corpus Christi to Worcester | ~2,041 mi | 7–14 days | $9,185 – $12,246 | $10,562 – $14,083 |
| San Antonio to Boston | ~2,058 mi | 7–14 days | $9,261 – $12,348 | $10,650 – $14,200 |
| Lubbock to Boston | ~2,069 mi | 7–14 days | $9,311 – $12,414 | $10,707 – $14,276 |
| Corpus Christi to Boston | ~2,084 mi | 7–14 days | $9,378 – $12,504 | $10,785 – $14,380 |
| Laredo to Springfield | ~2,116 mi | 7–14 days | $9,522 – $12,696 | $10,950 – $14,600 |
| McAllen to Springfield | ~2,122 mi | 7–14 days | $9,549 – $12,732 | $10,981 – $14,642 |
| Laredo to Worcester | ~2,164 mi | 7–14 days | $9,738 – $12,984 | $11,199 – $14,932 |
| McAllen to Worcester | ~2,169 mi | 7–14 days | $9,761 – $13,014 | $11,225 – $14,966 |
| Laredo to Boston | ~2,207 mi | 7–14 days | $9,932 – $13,242 | $11,421 – $15,228 |
| McAllen to Boston | ~2,212 mi | 7–14 days | $9,954 – $13,272 | $11,447 – $15,263 |
| El Paso to Springfield | ~2,318 mi | 7–14 days | $10,431 – $13,908 | $11,996 – $15,994 |
| El Paso to Worcester | ~2,367 mi | 7–14 days | $10,652 – $14,202 | $12,249 – $16,332 |
| El Paso to Boston | ~2,412 mi | 7–14 days | $10,854 – $14,472 | $12,482 – $16,643 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Boston, the distance is about 1,870 miles. From our model that is $8,415 – $11,220 for a two-bedroom home and $9,677 – $12,903 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,059 – $8,078 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,039 – $5,386. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Texas and Massachusetts, distances run from 1,687 to 2,412 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Massachusetts take?
Houston to Boston is 4 days on the road (about 34 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Texas into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,039 – $5,386 for a two-bedroom home over 1,870 miles against $8,415 – $11,220 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,059 – $8,078, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,191 people (±1,928) moved from Texas to Massachusetts that year, against about 9,454 (±2,933) from Massachusetts to Texas. That makes Texas the 9th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.