Moving from Texasto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 15 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.
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 1,870 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 Massachusetts end
330 household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Boston runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,415 – $11,220 | $10,519 – $14,025 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,677 – $12,903 | $12,096 – $16,129 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Texas into Massachusetts 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 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 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 $12,096 – $16,129 rather than $9,677 – $12,903.