Moving from Texas to Maryland
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Baltimore it is about 1,458 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,343 to 2,044 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.
- ~1,458 miHouston → Baltimore
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,561+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 10,467 people moved from Texas to Maryland in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,471), and about 9,407 went the other way. Between Houston and Baltimore it is about 1,458 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,561 – $8,748 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Maryland
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 10,467 people a year (±3,471), against about 9,407 (±2,767) from Maryland to Texas, so Maryland gains about 1,060 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 6th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maryland; Maryland took in about 164,290 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Montgomery County | 641 ±734* |
| Harris County | Montgomery County | 478 ±231 |
| Denton County | Anne Arundel County | 252 ±238 |
| Dallas County | Baltimore County | 222 ±324* |
| Ellis County | Wicomico County | 213 ±255* |
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 Baltimore, 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 Maryland.
Cost of moving from Texas to Maryland
At about 1,458 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,561 – $8,748 for a two-bedroom home and $7,545 – $10,060 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,724 – $6,299; a freight trailer is $3,149 – $4,199.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,921 – $6,561 | $3,543 – $4,724 | $2,362 – $3,149 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,905 – $7,873 | $4,252 – $5,669 | $2,834 – $3,779 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,561 – $8,748 | $4,724 – $6,299 | $3,149 – $4,199 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,545 – $10,060 | $5,433 – $7,243 | $3,622 – $4,829 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,529 – $11,372 | $6,141 – $8,188 | $4,094 – $5,459 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,842 – $13,122 | $7,086 – $9,448 | $4,724 – $6,299 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,458 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 Maryland
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Frederick | ~1,343 mi | 7–14 days | $6,044 – $8,058 | $6,950 – $9,267 |
| Garland to Frederick | ~1,352 mi | 7–14 days | $6,084 – $8,112 | $6,997 – $9,329 |
| Plano to Frederick | ~1,354 mi | 7–14 days | $6,093 – $8,124 | $7,007 – $9,343 |
| Dallas to Frederick | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Irving to Frederick | ~1,374 mi | 7–14 days | $6,183 – $8,244 | $7,110 – $9,481 |
| Arlington to Frederick | ~1,387 mi | 7–14 days | $6,242 – $8,322 | $7,178 – $9,570 |
| McKinney to Baltimore | ~1,389 mi | 7–14 days | $6,251 – $8,334 | $7,188 – $9,584 |
| McKinney to Annapolis | ~1,390 mi | 7–14 days | $6,255 – $8,340 | $7,193 – $9,591 |
| Garland to Baltimore | ~1,397 mi | 7–14 days | $6,287 – $8,382 | $7,229 – $9,639 |
| Garland to Annapolis | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Plano to Baltimore | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Fort Worth to Frederick | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| Plano to Annapolis | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| Dallas to Baltimore | ~1,412 mi | 7–14 days | $6,354 – $8,472 | $7,307 – $9,743 |
| Dallas to Annapolis | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Houston to Frederick | ~1,418 mi | 7–14 days | $6,381 – $8,508 | $7,338 – $9,784 |
| Irving to Baltimore | ~1,419 mi | 7–14 days | $6,386 – $8,514 | $7,343 – $9,791 |
| Irving to Annapolis | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Arlington to Baltimore | ~1,432 mi | 7–14 days | $6,444 – $8,592 | $7,411 – $9,881 |
| Arlington to Annapolis | ~1,433 mi | 7–14 days | $6,449 – $8,598 | $7,416 – $9,888 |
| Fort Worth to Baltimore | ~1,445 mi | 7–14 days | $6,503 – $8,670 | $7,478 – $9,970 |
| Fort Worth to Annapolis | ~1,446 mi | 7–14 days | $6,507 – $8,676 | $7,483 – $9,977 |
| Houston to Annapolis | ~1,454 mi | 7–14 days | $6,543 – $8,724 | $7,524 – $10,033 |
| Houston to Baltimore | ~1,458 mi | 7–14 days | $6,561 – $8,748 | $7,545 – $10,060 |
| Austin to Frederick | ~1,528 mi | 7–14 days | $6,876 – $9,168 | $7,907 – $10,543 |
| Austin to Annapolis | ~1,569 mi | 7–14 days | $7,061 – $9,414 | $8,120 – $10,826 |
| Austin to Baltimore | ~1,570 mi | 7–14 days | $7,065 – $9,420 | $8,125 – $10,833 |
| Amarillo to Frederick | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| San Antonio to Frederick | ~1,610 mi | 7–14 days | $7,245 – $9,660 | $8,332 – $11,109 |
| Corpus Christi to Frederick | ~1,631 mi | 7–14 days | $7,340 – $9,786 | $8,440 – $11,254 |
| Amarillo to Baltimore | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Lubbock to Frederick | ~1,648 mi | 7–14 days | $7,416 – $9,888 | $8,528 – $11,371 |
| San Antonio to Annapolis | ~1,650 mi | 7–14 days | $7,425 – $9,900 | $8,539 – $11,385 |
| Amarillo to Annapolis | ~1,651 mi | 7–14 days | $7,430 – $9,906 | $8,544 – $11,392 |
| San Antonio to Baltimore | ~1,652 mi | 7–14 days | $7,434 – $9,912 | $8,549 – $11,399 |
| Corpus Christi to Annapolis | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
| Corpus Christi to Baltimore | ~1,671 mi | 7–14 days | $7,520 – $10,026 | $8,647 – $11,530 |
| Lubbock to Baltimore | ~1,696 mi | 7–14 days | $7,632 – $10,176 | $8,777 – $11,702 |
| Lubbock to Annapolis | ~1,700 mi | 7–14 days | $7,650 – $10,200 | $8,797 – $11,730 |
| Laredo to Frederick | ~1,757 mi | 7–14 days | $7,907 – $10,542 | $9,092 – $12,123 |
| McAllen to Frederick | ~1,759 mi | 7–14 days | $7,916 – $10,554 | $9,103 – $12,137 |
| McAllen to Annapolis | ~1,791 mi | 7–14 days | $8,060 – $10,746 | $9,268 – $12,358 |
| Laredo to Annapolis | ~1,794 mi | 7–14 days | $8,073 – $10,764 | $9,284 – $12,379 |
| Laredo to Baltimore | ~1,797 mi | 7–14 days | $8,087 – $10,782 | $9,299 – $12,399 |
| McAllen to Baltimore | ~1,797 mi | 7–14 days | $8,087 – $10,782 | $9,299 – $12,399 |
| El Paso to Frederick | ~1,992 mi | 7–14 days | $8,964 – $11,952 | $10,309 – $13,745 |
| El Paso to Baltimore | ~2,040 mi | 7–14 days | $9,180 – $12,240 | $10,557 – $14,076 |
| El Paso to Annapolis | ~2,044 mi | 7–14 days | $9,198 – $12,264 | $10,578 – $14,104 |
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 Maryland end, 414 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maryland, moving costs in Maryland, or the reverse trip, Maryland 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 Maryland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Maryland?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Baltimore, the distance is about 1,458 miles. From our model that is $6,561 – $8,748 for a two-bedroom home and $7,545 – $10,060 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,724 – $6,299 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,149 – $4,199. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Texas and Maryland, distances run from 1,343 to 2,044 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Maryland take?
Houston to Baltimore is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Maryland?
Yes. A move from Texas into Maryland 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 Maryland?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,149 – $4,199 for a two-bedroom home over 1,458 miles against $6,561 – $8,748 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,724 – $6,299, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Maryland each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 10,467 people (±3,471) moved from Texas to Maryland that year, against about 9,407 (±2,767) from Maryland to Texas. That makes Texas the 6th-largest source of new residents for Maryland among the states.