Moving from Texas to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Portland it is about 1,958 miles and 4 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,856 to 2,577 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.
- ~1,958 miHouston → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,811+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 227 people moved from Texas to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±188), and about 607 went the other way. Between Houston and Portland it is about 1,958 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,811 – $11,748 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 227 people a year (±188), against about 607 (±635) from Maine to Texas, so Maine loses about 380 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 32nd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Travis County | York County | 88 ±75 |
| Kerr County | Waldo County | 68 ±69* |
| Dallas County | Penobscot County | 59 ±82* |
| Dallas County | York County | 53 ±58* |
| Ward County | Penobscot County | 47 ±74* |
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 Portland, 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 Maine.
Cost of moving from Texas to Maine
At about 1,958 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,811 – $11,748 for a two-bedroom home and $10,133 – $13,510 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,344 – $8,459; a freight trailer is $4,229 – $5,639.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,608 – $8,811 | $4,758 – $6,344 | $3,172 – $4,229 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,930 – $10,573 | $5,710 – $7,613 | $3,806 – $5,075 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,811 – $11,748 | $6,344 – $8,459 | $4,229 – $5,639 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,133 – $13,510 | $7,296 – $9,727 | $4,864 – $6,485 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,454 – $15,272 | $8,247 – $10,996 | $5,498 – $7,331 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,217 – $17,622 | $9,516 – $12,688 | $6,344 – $8,459 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,958 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 Maine
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Portland | ~1,856 mi | 7–14 days | $8,352 – $11,136 | $9,605 – $12,806 |
| Garland to Portland | ~1,868 mi | 7–14 days | $8,406 – $11,208 | $9,667 – $12,889 |
| Plano to Portland | ~1,868 mi | 7–14 days | $8,406 – $11,208 | $9,667 – $12,889 |
| Dallas to Portland | ~1,883 mi | 7–14 days | $8,474 – $11,298 | $9,745 – $12,993 |
| Irving to Portland | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Arlington to Portland | ~1,902 mi | 7–14 days | $8,559 – $11,412 | $9,843 – $13,124 |
| Fort Worth to Portland | ~1,914 mi | 7–14 days | $8,613 – $11,484 | $9,905 – $13,207 |
| Houston to Portland | ~1,958 mi | 7–14 days | $8,811 – $11,748 | $10,133 – $13,510 |
| McKinney to Bangor | ~1,967 mi | 7–14 days | $8,852 – $11,802 | $10,179 – $13,572 |
| Plano to Bangor | ~1,978 mi | 7–14 days | $8,901 – $11,868 | $10,236 – $13,648 |
| Garland to Bangor | ~1,979 mi | 7–14 days | $8,906 – $11,874 | $10,241 – $13,655 |
| Dallas to Bangor | ~1,994 mi | 7–14 days | $8,973 – $11,964 | $10,319 – $13,759 |
| Irving to Bangor | ~2,000 mi | 7–14 days | $9,000 – $12,000 | $10,350 – $13,800 |
| Arlington to Bangor | ~2,013 mi | 7–14 days | $9,059 – $12,078 | $10,417 – $13,890 |
| Fort Worth to Bangor | ~2,025 mi | 7–14 days | $9,113 – $12,150 | $10,479 – $13,973 |
| Austin to Portland | ~2,057 mi | 7–14 days | $9,257 – $12,342 | $10,645 – $14,193 |
| Amarillo to Portland | ~2,065 mi | 7–14 days | $9,293 – $12,390 | $10,686 – $14,249 |
| Houston to Bangor | ~2,076 mi | 7–14 days | $9,342 – $12,456 | $10,743 – $14,324 |
| Lubbock to Portland | ~2,135 mi | 7–14 days | $9,608 – $12,810 | $11,049 – $14,732 |
| San Antonio to Portland | ~2,141 mi | 7–14 days | $9,635 – $12,846 | $11,080 – $14,773 |
| Amarillo to Bangor | ~2,164 mi | 7–14 days | $9,738 – $12,984 | $11,199 – $14,932 |
| Austin to Bangor | ~2,172 mi | 7–14 days | $9,774 – $13,032 | $11,240 – $14,987 |
| Corpus Christi to Portland | ~2,173 mi | 7–14 days | $9,779 – $13,038 | $11,245 – $14,994 |
| Lubbock to Bangor | ~2,238 mi | 7–14 days | $10,071 – $13,428 | $11,582 – $15,442 |
| San Antonio to Bangor | ~2,256 mi | 7–14 days | $10,152 – $13,536 | $11,675 – $15,566 |
| Corpus Christi to Bangor | ~2,291 mi | 7–14 days | $10,310 – $13,746 | $11,856 – $15,808 |
| Laredo to Portland | ~2,293 mi | 7–14 days | $10,319 – $13,758 | $11,866 – $15,822 |
| McAllen to Portland | ~2,302 mi | 7–14 days | $10,359 – $13,812 | $11,913 – $15,884 |
| Laredo to Bangor | ~2,410 mi | 7–14 days | $10,845 – $14,460 | $12,472 – $16,629 |
| McAllen to Bangor | ~2,422 mi | 7–14 days | $10,899 – $14,532 | $12,534 – $16,712 |
| El Paso to Portland | ~2,476 mi | 7–14 days | $11,142 – $14,856 | $12,813 – $17,084 |
| El Paso to Bangor | ~2,577 mi | 7–14 days | $11,597 – $15,462 | $13,336 – $17,781 |
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 Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine 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 Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Portland, the distance is about 1,958 miles. From our model that is $8,811 – $11,748 for a two-bedroom home and $10,133 – $13,510 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,344 – $8,459 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,229 – $5,639. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Maine, distances run from 1,856 to 2,577 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Maine take?
Houston to Portland is 4 days on the road (about 36 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 Maine?
Yes. A move from Texas into Maine 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 Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,229 – $5,639 for a two-bedroom home over 1,958 miles against $8,811 – $11,748 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,344 – $8,459, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 227 people (±188) moved from Texas to Maine that year, against about 607 (±635) from Maine to Texas. That makes Texas the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.