Moving from Texasto New Hampshire
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Manchester it is about 1,871 miles and 4 days on the road (about 34 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,767 to 2,397 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston to Manchester, 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 New Hampshire.
Cost of moving from Texas to New Hampshire
At about 1,871 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,420 – $11,226 for a two-bedroom home and $9,682 – $12,910 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,062 – $8,083; a freight trailer is $4,041 – $5,388.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,315 – $8,420 | $4,547 – $6,062 | $3,031 – $4,041 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,578 – $10,103 | $5,456 – $7,274 | $3,637 – $4,850 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,420 – $11,226 | $6,062 – $8,083 | $4,041 – $5,388 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,682 – $12,910 | $6,971 – $9,295 | $4,648 – $6,197 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,945 – $14,594 | $7,881 – $10,508 | $5,254 – $7,005 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,629 – $16,839 | $9,093 – $12,124 | $6,062 – $8,083 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,871 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 New Hampshire
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 Nashua | ~1,767 mi | 7–14 days | $7,952 – $10,602 | $9,144 – $12,192 |
| McKinney to Manchester | ~1,773 mi | 7–14 days | $7,979 – $10,638 | $9,175 – $12,234 |
| Garland to Nashua | ~1,778 mi | 7–14 days | $8,001 – $10,668 | $9,201 – $12,268 |
| Plano to Nashua | ~1,778 mi | 7–14 days | $8,001 – $10,668 | $9,201 – $12,268 |
| Garland to Manchester | ~1,784 mi | 7–14 days | $8,028 – $10,704 | $9,232 – $12,310 |
| Plano to Manchester | ~1,784 mi | 7–14 days | $8,028 – $10,704 | $9,232 – $12,310 |
| Dallas to Nashua | ~1,793 mi | 7–14 days | $8,069 – $10,758 | $9,279 – $12,372 |
| Irving to Nashua | ~1,799 mi | 7–14 days | $8,096 – $10,794 | $9,310 – $12,413 |
| Dallas to Manchester | ~1,800 mi | 7–14 days | $8,100 – $10,800 | $9,315 – $12,420 |
| Irving to Manchester | ~1,806 mi | 7–14 days | $8,127 – $10,836 | $9,346 – $12,461 |
| Arlington to Nashua | ~1,812 mi | 7–14 days | $8,154 – $10,872 | $9,377 – $12,503 |
| Arlington to Manchester | ~1,819 mi | 7–14 days | $8,186 – $10,914 | $9,413 – $12,551 |
| Fort Worth to Nashua | ~1,824 mi | 7–14 days | $8,208 – $10,944 | $9,439 – $12,586 |
| Fort Worth to Manchester | ~1,831 mi | 7–14 days | $8,240 – $10,986 | $9,475 – $12,634 |
| Houston to Nashua | ~1,862 mi | 7–14 days | $8,379 – $11,172 | $9,636 – $12,848 |
| Houston to Manchester | ~1,871 mi | 7–14 days | $8,420 – $11,226 | $9,682 – $12,910 |
| Austin to Nashua | ~1,964 mi | 7–14 days | $8,838 – $11,784 | $10,164 – $13,552 |
| Austin to Manchester | ~1,972 mi | 7–14 days | $8,874 – $11,832 | $10,205 – $13,607 |
| Amarillo to Nashua | ~1,985 mi | 7–14 days | $8,933 – $11,910 | $10,272 – $13,697 |
| Amarillo to Manchester | ~1,988 mi | 7–14 days | $8,946 – $11,928 | $10,288 – $13,717 |
| San Antonio to Nashua | ~2,048 mi | 7–14 days | $9,216 – $12,288 | $10,598 – $14,131 |
| Lubbock to Nashua | ~2,051 mi | 7–14 days | $9,230 – $12,306 | $10,614 – $14,152 |
| Lubbock to Manchester | ~2,055 mi | 7–14 days | $9,248 – $12,330 | $10,635 – $14,180 |
| San Antonio to Manchester | ~2,056 mi | 7–14 days | $9,252 – $12,336 | $10,640 – $14,186 |
| Corpus Christi to Nashua | ~2,077 mi | 7–14 days | $9,347 – $12,462 | $10,748 – $14,331 |
| Corpus Christi to Manchester | ~2,086 mi | 7–14 days | $9,387 – $12,516 | $10,795 – $14,393 |
| Laredo to Nashua | ~2,199 mi | 7–14 days | $9,896 – $13,194 | $11,380 – $15,173 |
| McAllen to Nashua | ~2,206 mi | 7–14 days | $9,927 – $13,236 | $11,416 – $15,221 |
| Laredo to Manchester | ~2,207 mi | 7–14 days | $9,932 – $13,242 | $11,421 – $15,228 |
| McAllen to Manchester | ~2,215 mi | 7–14 days | $9,968 – $13,290 | $11,463 – $15,284 |
| El Paso to Nashua | ~2,393 mi | 7–14 days | $10,769 – $14,358 | $12,384 – $16,512 |
| El Paso to Manchester | ~2,397 mi | 7–14 days | $10,787 – $14,382 | $12,404 – $16,539 |
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 1,871 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 New Hampshire end
41 household-goods carriers are based in New Hampshire — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Manchester runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,420 – $11,226 | $10,525 – $14,033 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,682 – $12,910 | $12,103 – $16,138 |
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 New Hampshire moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to New Hampshire?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Manchester, the distance is about 1,871 miles. From our model that is $8,420 – $11,226 for a two-bedroom home and $9,682 – $12,910 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,062 – $8,083 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,041 – $5,388. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and New Hampshire, distances run from 1,767 to 2,397 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to New Hampshire take?
Houston to Manchester is 4 days on the road (about 34 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 New Hampshire?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,041 – $5,388 for a two-bedroom home over 1,871 miles against $8,420 – $11,226 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 $12,103 – $16,138 rather than $9,682 – $12,910.