Moving from Texas to 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 (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.
- ~927 miHouston → Omaha
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,172+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 2,391 people moved from Texas to Nebraska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,151), and about 5,961 went the other way. Between Houston and Omaha it is about 927 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,172 – $5,562 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Nebraska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,391 people a year (±1,151), against about 5,961 (±3,142) from Nebraska to Texas, so Nebraska loses about 3,570 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 7th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Nebraska; Nebraska took in about 49,446 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | Douglas County | 342 ±221 |
| Johnson County | Sarpy County | 323 ±403* |
| Dallas County | Lancaster County | 276 ±361* |
| Harris County | Lancaster County | 142 ±127 |
| Bexar County | Dodge County | 132 ±151* |
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 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. 2 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.
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 Nebraska end, 73 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Nebraska, moving costs in Nebraska, or the reverse trip, Nebraska 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 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. A move from Texas into Nebraska 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 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, about $3,003 – $4,005, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Nebraska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,391 people (±1,151) moved from Texas to Nebraska that year, against about 5,961 (±3,142) from Nebraska to Texas. That makes Texas the 7th-largest source of new residents for Nebraska among the states.