Moving from Texasto Nebraska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Omaha it is about 927 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 557 to 1,221 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston to Omaha, 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 Nebraska.
Cost of moving from Texas to Nebraska
At about 927 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,172 – $5,562 for a two-bedroom home and $4,797 – $6,396 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,003 – $4,005; a freight trailer is $2,002 – $2,670.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,129 – $4,172 | $2,253 – $3,003 | $1,502 – $2,002 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,754 – $5,006 | $2,703 – $3,604 | $1,802 – $2,403 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,172 – $5,562 | $3,003 – $4,005 | $2,002 – $2,670 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $3,454 – $4,605 | $2,303 – $3,070 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,423 – $7,231 | $3,905 – $5,206 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,257 – $8,343 | $4,505 – $6,007 | $3,003 – $4,005 |
Transport only, for an estimated 927 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 Nebraska
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Lincoln | ~557 mi | 3–7 days | $2,507 – $3,342 | $2,882 – $3,843 |
| McKinney to Lincoln | ~613 mi | 3–7 days | $2,759 – $3,678 | $3,172 – $4,230 |
| Amarillo to Omaha | ~614 mi | 3–7 days | $2,763 – $3,684 | $3,177 – $4,237 |
| Plano to Lincoln | ~625 mi | 3–7 days | $2,813 – $3,750 | $3,234 – $4,313 |
| Garland to Lincoln | ~636 mi | 3–7 days | $2,862 – $3,816 | $3,291 – $4,388 |
| Irving to Lincoln | ~641 mi | 3–7 days | $2,885 – $3,846 | $3,317 – $4,423 |
| Dallas to Lincoln | ~647 mi | 3–7 days | $2,912 – $3,882 | $3,348 – $4,464 |
| Fort Worth to Lincoln | ~650 mi | 3–7 days | $2,925 – $3,900 | $3,364 – $4,485 |
| Arlington to Lincoln | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| McKinney to Omaha | ~651 mi | 3–7 days | $2,930 – $3,906 | $3,369 – $4,492 |
| Plano to Omaha | ~663 mi | 3–7 days | $2,984 – $3,978 | $3,431 – $4,575 |
| Lubbock to Lincoln | ~672 mi | 3–7 days | $3,024 – $4,032 | $3,478 – $4,637 |
| Garland to Omaha | ~674 mi | 3–7 days | $3,033 – $4,044 | $3,488 – $4,651 |
| Irving to Omaha | ~680 mi | 3–7 days | $3,060 – $4,080 | $3,519 – $4,692 |
| Dallas to Omaha | ~686 mi | 3–7 days | $3,087 – $4,116 | $3,550 – $4,733 |
| Arlington to Omaha | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Fort Worth to Omaha | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Lubbock to Omaha | ~727 mi | 3–7 days | $3,272 – $4,362 | $3,762 – $5,016 |
| Austin to Lincoln | ~852 mi | 3–7 days | $3,834 – $5,112 | $4,409 – $5,879 |
| Austin to Omaha | ~893 mi | 3–7 days | $4,019 – $5,358 | $4,621 – $6,162 |
| Houston to Lincoln | ~895 mi | 3–7 days | $4,028 – $5,370 | $4,632 – $6,176 |
| San Antonio to Lincoln | ~925 mi | 3–7 days | $4,163 – $5,550 | $4,787 – $6,383 |
| Houston to Omaha | ~927 mi | 3–7 days | $4,172 – $5,562 | $4,797 – $6,396 |
| El Paso to Lincoln | ~966 mi | 3–7 days | $4,347 – $5,796 | $4,999 – $6,665 |
| San Antonio to Omaha | ~968 mi | 3–7 days | $4,356 – $5,808 | $5,009 – $6,679 |
| El Paso to Omaha | ~1,024 mi | 3–7 days | $4,608 – $6,144 | $5,299 – $7,066 |
| Corpus Christi to Lincoln | ~1,052 mi | 3–7 days | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Laredo to Lincoln | ~1,083 mi | 3–7 days | $4,874 – $6,498 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| Corpus Christi to Omaha | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Laredo to Omaha | ~1,128 mi | 3–7 days | $5,076 – $6,768 | $5,837 – $7,783 |
| McAllen to Lincoln | ~1,179 mi | 3–7 days | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| McAllen to Omaha | ~1,221 mi | 7–14 days | $5,495 – $7,326 | $6,319 – $8,425 |
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 927 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 Nebraska end
73 household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Omaha runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,172 – $5,562 | $5,215 – $6,953 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,797 – $6,396 | $5,996 – $7,995 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 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 Nebraska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Nebraska?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Omaha, the distance is about 927 miles. From our model that is $4,172 – $5,562 for a two-bedroom home and $4,797 – $6,396 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,003 – $4,005 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,002 – $2,670. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Nebraska, distances run from 557 to 1,221 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Nebraska take?
Houston to Omaha is 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Nebraska?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,002 – $2,670 for a two-bedroom home over 927 miles against $4,172 – $5,562 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 $5,996 – $7,995 rather than $4,797 – $6,396.