Moving from Texasto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 15 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
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 1,958 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 Maine end
40 household-goods carriers are based in Maine — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Portland runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,811 – $11,748 | $11,014 – $14,685 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,133 – $13,510 | $12,666 – $16,888 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Texas into Maine 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 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 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 $12,666 – $16,888 rather than $10,133 – $13,510.