Moving from Texas to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and New York City it is 1,630 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 160 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,367 to 2,258 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.
- 1,630 miHouston → New York City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,335+2-bedroom, movers
- 160City routes priced
In short
About 16,324 people moved from Texas to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±3,888), and about 28,233 went the other way. Between Houston and New York City it is 1,630 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,335 – $9,780 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 16,324 people a year (±3,888), against about 28,233 (±4,541) from New York to Texas, so New York loses about 11,909 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 6th-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Travis County | New York County | 553 ±231 |
| Harris County | New York County | 403 ±163 |
| Bell County | Jefferson County | 383 ±245 |
| Travis County | Kings County | 342 ±161 |
| Dallas County | New York County | 303 ±165 |
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.
Houston to New York City, 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 York.
Cost of moving from Texas to New York
At 1,630 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,335 – $9,780 for a two-bedroom home and $8,435 – $11,247 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,281 – $7,042; a freight trailer is $3,521 – $4,694.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,501 – $7,335 | $3,961 – $5,281 | $2,641 – $3,521 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,602 – $8,802 | $4,753 – $6,337 | $3,169 – $4,225 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,335 – $9,780 | $5,281 – $7,042 | $3,521 – $4,694 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,435 – $11,247 | $6,073 – $8,098 | $4,049 – $5,399 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,536 – $12,714 | $6,866 – $9,154 | $4,577 – $6,103 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,003 – $14,670 | $7,922 – $10,562 | $5,281 – $7,042 |
Transport only, for 1,630 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 York
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 8 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Buffalo | ~1,367 mi | 7–14 days | $6,152 – $8,202 | $7,074 – $9,432 |
| Plano to Buffalo | ~1,380 mi | 7–14 days | $6,210 – $8,280 | $7,141 – $9,522 |
| Garland to Buffalo | ~1,381 mi | 7–14 days | $6,215 – $8,286 | $7,147 – $9,529 |
| Dallas to Buffalo | ~1,396 mi | 7–14 days | $6,282 – $8,376 | $7,224 – $9,632 |
| Irving to Buffalo | ~1,401 mi | 7–14 days | $6,305 – $8,406 | $7,250 – $9,667 |
| Arlington to Buffalo | ~1,414 mi | 7–14 days | $6,363 – $8,484 | $7,317 – $9,757 |
| Fort Worth to Buffalo | ~1,425 mi | 7–14 days | $6,413 – $8,550 | $7,374 – $9,832 |
| McKinney to Rochester | ~1,443 mi | 7–14 days | $6,494 – $8,658 | $7,468 – $9,957 |
| Plano to Rochester | ~1,455 mi | 7–14 days | $6,548 – $8,730 | $7,530 – $10,039 |
| Garland to Rochester | ~1,456 mi | 7–14 days | $6,552 – $8,736 | $7,535 – $10,046 |
| Dallas to Rochester | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Irving to Rochester | ~1,477 mi | 7–14 days | $6,647 – $8,862 | $7,643 – $10,191 |
| Arlington to Rochester | ~1,490 mi | 7–14 days | $6,705 – $8,940 | $7,711 – $10,281 |
| Houston to Buffalo | ~1,499 mi | 7–14 days | $6,746 – $8,994 | $7,757 – $10,343 |
| Fort Worth to Rochester | ~1,501 mi | 7–14 days | $6,755 – $9,006 | $7,768 – $10,357 |
| McKinney to Syracuse | ~1,517 mi | 7–14 days | $6,827 – $9,102 | $7,850 – $10,467 |
| Plano to Syracuse | ~1,529 mi | 7–14 days | $6,881 – $9,174 | $7,913 – $10,550 |
| Garland to Syracuse | ~1,530 mi | 7–14 days | $6,885 – $9,180 | $7,918 – $10,557 |
| Dallas to Syracuse | ~1,545 mi | 7–14 days | $6,953 – $9,270 | $7,995 – $10,660 |
| Dallas to New York City | 1,550 mi | 7–14 days | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| Irving to Syracuse | ~1,550 mi | 7–14 days | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| Amarillo to Buffalo | ~1,558 mi | 7–14 days | $7,011 – $9,348 | $8,063 – $10,750 |
| Arlington to Syracuse | ~1,564 mi | 7–14 days | $7,038 – $9,384 | $8,094 – $10,792 |
| McKinney to Utica | ~1,568 mi | 7–14 days | $7,056 – $9,408 | $8,114 – $10,819 |
| Houston to Rochester | ~1,571 mi | 7–14 days | $7,070 – $9,426 | $8,130 – $10,840 |
| McKinney to New York City | ~1,573 mi | 7–14 days | $7,079 – $9,438 | $8,140 – $10,854 |
| Fort Worth to Syracuse | ~1,575 mi | 7–14 days | $7,088 – $9,450 | $8,151 – $10,867 |
| Garland to Utica | ~1,580 mi | 7–14 days | $7,110 – $9,480 | $8,176 – $10,902 |
| Plano to Utica | ~1,580 mi | 7–14 days | $7,110 – $9,480 | $8,176 – $10,902 |
| Austin to Buffalo | ~1,582 mi | 7–14 days | $7,119 – $9,492 | $8,187 – $10,916 |
| Garland to New York City | ~1,583 mi | 7–14 days | $7,124 – $9,498 | $8,192 – $10,923 |
| McKinney to Yonkers | ~1,584 mi | 7–14 days | $7,128 – $9,504 | $8,197 – $10,930 |
| Plano to New York City | ~1,584 mi | 7–14 days | $7,128 – $9,504 | $8,197 – $10,930 |
| McKinney to Mount Vernon | ~1,588 mi | 7–14 days | $7,146 – $9,528 | $8,218 – $10,957 |
| McKinney to New Rochelle | ~1,591 mi | 7–14 days | $7,160 – $9,546 | $8,233 – $10,978 |
| Garland to Yonkers | ~1,594 mi | 7–14 days | $7,173 – $9,564 | $8,249 – $10,999 |
| Plano to Yonkers | ~1,595 mi | 7–14 days | $7,178 – $9,570 | $8,254 – $11,005 |
| Dallas to Utica | ~1,596 mi | 7–14 days | $7,182 – $9,576 | $8,259 – $11,012 |
| Garland to Mount Vernon | ~1,597 mi | 7–14 days | $7,187 – $9,582 | $8,264 – $11,019 |
| Plano to Mount Vernon | ~1,598 mi | 7–14 days | $7,191 – $9,588 | $8,270 – $11,026 |
| Garland to New Rochelle | ~1,601 mi | 7–14 days | $7,205 – $9,606 | $8,285 – $11,047 |
| Irving to Utica | ~1,601 mi | 7–14 days | $7,205 – $9,606 | $8,285 – $11,047 |
| Plano to New Rochelle | ~1,602 mi | 7–14 days | $7,209 – $9,612 | $8,290 – $11,054 |
| Irving to New York City | ~1,605 mi | 7–14 days | $7,223 – $9,630 | $8,306 – $11,074 |
| Dallas to Yonkers | ~1,609 mi | 7–14 days | $7,241 – $9,654 | $8,327 – $11,102 |
| Dallas to Mount Vernon | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Arlington to Utica | ~1,614 mi | 7–14 days | $7,263 – $9,684 | $8,352 – $11,137 |
| Dallas to New Rochelle | ~1,616 mi | 7–14 days | $7,272 – $9,696 | $8,363 – $11,150 |
| Irving to Yonkers | ~1,616 mi | 7–14 days | $7,272 – $9,696 | $8,363 – $11,150 |
| Arlington to New York City | ~1,618 mi | 7–14 days | $7,281 – $9,708 | $8,373 – $11,164 |
| Irving to Mount Vernon | ~1,619 mi | 7–14 days | $7,286 – $9,714 | $8,378 – $11,171 |
| Irving to New Rochelle | ~1,623 mi | 7–14 days | $7,304 – $9,738 | $8,399 – $11,199 |
| Fort Worth to Utica | ~1,626 mi | 7–14 days | $7,317 – $9,756 | $8,415 – $11,219 |
| Arlington to Yonkers | ~1,629 mi | 7–14 days | $7,331 – $9,774 | $8,430 – $11,240 |
| Fort Worth to New York City | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Houston to New York City | 1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| McKinney to Schenectady | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Lubbock to Buffalo | ~1,631 mi | 7–14 days | $7,340 – $9,786 | $8,440 – $11,254 |
| Arlington to Mount Vernon | ~1,632 mi | 7–14 days | $7,344 – $9,792 | $8,446 – $11,261 |
| Amarillo to Rochester | ~1,635 mi | 7–14 days | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| Arlington to New Rochelle | ~1,635 mi | 7–14 days | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| McKinney to Albany | ~1,635 mi | 7–14 days | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| Houston to Syracuse | ~1,636 mi | 7–14 days | $7,362 – $9,816 | $8,466 – $11,288 |
| Plano to Schenectady | ~1,641 mi | 7–14 days | $7,385 – $9,846 | $8,492 – $11,323 |
| Fort Worth to Yonkers | ~1,642 mi | 7–14 days | $7,389 – $9,852 | $8,497 – $11,330 |
| Garland to Schenectady | ~1,642 mi | 7–14 days | $7,389 – $9,852 | $8,497 – $11,330 |
| Fort Worth to Mount Vernon | ~1,645 mi | 7–14 days | $7,403 – $9,870 | $8,513 – $11,350 |
| Garland to Albany | ~1,647 mi | 7–14 days | $7,412 – $9,882 | $8,523 – $11,364 |
| Plano to Albany | ~1,647 mi | 7–14 days | $7,412 – $9,882 | $8,523 – $11,364 |
| Fort Worth to New Rochelle | ~1,648 mi | 7–14 days | $7,416 – $9,888 | $8,528 – $11,371 |
| Austin to Rochester | ~1,656 mi | 7–14 days | $7,452 – $9,936 | $8,570 – $11,426 |
| Dallas to Schenectady | ~1,657 mi | 7–14 days | $7,457 – $9,942 | $8,575 – $11,433 |
| Dallas to Albany | ~1,662 mi | 7–14 days | $7,479 – $9,972 | $8,601 – $11,468 |
| Irving to Schenectady | ~1,663 mi | 7–14 days | $7,484 – $9,978 | $8,606 – $11,475 |
| Houston to Yonkers | ~1,666 mi | 7–14 days | $7,497 – $9,996 | $8,622 – $11,495 |
| San Antonio to Buffalo | ~1,667 mi | 7–14 days | $7,502 – $10,002 | $8,627 – $11,502 |
| Irving to Albany | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Houston to Mount Vernon | ~1,669 mi | 7–14 days | $7,511 – $10,014 | $8,637 – $11,516 |
| Houston to New Rochelle | ~1,672 mi | 7–14 days | $7,524 – $10,032 | $8,653 – $11,537 |
| Arlington to Schenectady | ~1,676 mi | 7–14 days | $7,542 – $10,056 | $8,673 – $11,564 |
| Arlington to Albany | ~1,681 mi | 7–14 days | $7,565 – $10,086 | $8,699 – $11,599 |
| Houston to Utica | ~1,683 mi | 7–14 days | $7,574 – $10,098 | $8,710 – $11,613 |
| Fort Worth to Schenectady | ~1,688 mi | 7–14 days | $7,596 – $10,128 | $8,735 – $11,647 |
| Fort Worth to Albany | ~1,693 mi | 7–14 days | $7,619 – $10,158 | $8,761 – $11,682 |
| Lubbock to Rochester | ~1,709 mi | 7–14 days | $7,691 – $10,254 | $8,844 – $11,792 |
| Corpus Christi to Buffalo | ~1,715 mi | 7–14 days | $7,718 – $10,290 | $8,875 – $11,833 |
| Amarillo to Syracuse | ~1,717 mi | 7–14 days | $7,727 – $10,302 | $8,885 – $11,847 |
| Austin to Syracuse | ~1,726 mi | 7–14 days | $7,767 – $10,356 | $8,932 – $11,909 |
| Houston to Schenectady | ~1,736 mi | 7–14 days | $7,812 – $10,416 | $8,984 – $11,978 |
| Houston to Albany | ~1,739 mi | 7–14 days | $7,826 – $10,434 | $8,999 – $11,999 |
| San Antonio to Rochester | ~1,741 mi | 7–14 days | $7,835 – $10,446 | $9,010 – $12,013 |
| Austin to New York City | ~1,762 mi | 7–14 days | $7,929 – $10,572 | $9,118 – $12,158 |
| Amarillo to Utica | ~1,770 mi | 7–14 days | $7,965 – $10,620 | $9,160 – $12,213 |
| Austin to Yonkers | ~1,774 mi | 7–14 days | $7,983 – $10,644 | $9,180 – $12,241 |
| Austin to Utica | ~1,775 mi | 7–14 days | $7,988 – $10,650 | $9,186 – $12,247 |
| Austin to Mount Vernon | ~1,777 mi | 7–14 days | $7,997 – $10,662 | $9,196 – $12,261 |
| Austin to New Rochelle | ~1,780 mi | 7–14 days | $8,010 – $10,680 | $9,211 – $12,282 |
| Corpus Christi to Rochester | ~1,787 mi | 7–14 days | $8,042 – $10,722 | $9,248 – $12,330 |
| Lubbock to Syracuse | ~1,788 mi | 7–14 days | $8,046 – $10,728 | $9,253 – $12,337 |
| San Antonio to Syracuse | ~1,811 mi | 7–14 days | $8,150 – $10,866 | $9,372 – $12,496 |
| Amarillo to New York City | ~1,814 mi | 7–14 days | $8,163 – $10,884 | $9,387 – $12,517 |
| Amarillo to Yonkers | ~1,822 mi | 7–14 days | $8,199 – $10,932 | $9,429 – $12,572 |
| Laredo to Buffalo | ~1,825 mi | 7–14 days | $8,213 – $10,950 | $9,444 – $12,593 |
| Amarillo to Mount Vernon | ~1,826 mi | 7–14 days | $8,217 – $10,956 | $9,450 – $12,599 |
| Amarillo to New Rochelle | ~1,829 mi | 7–14 days | $8,231 – $10,974 | $9,465 – $12,620 |
| Austin to Schenectady | ~1,832 mi | 7–14 days | $8,244 – $10,992 | $9,481 – $12,641 |
| Austin to Albany | ~1,837 mi | 7–14 days | $8,267 – $11,022 | $9,506 – $12,675 |
| Amarillo to Schenectady | ~1,841 mi | 7–14 days | $8,285 – $11,046 | $9,527 – $12,703 |
| Lubbock to Utica | ~1,841 mi | 7–14 days | $8,285 – $11,046 | $9,527 – $12,703 |
| San Antonio to New York City | ~1,844 mi | 7–14 days | $8,298 – $11,064 | $9,543 – $12,724 |
| Amarillo to Albany | ~1,849 mi | 7–14 days | $8,321 – $11,094 | $9,569 – $12,758 |
| McAllen to Buffalo | ~1,849 mi | 7–14 days | $8,321 – $11,094 | $9,569 – $12,758 |
| Corpus Christi to Syracuse | ~1,851 mi | 7–14 days | $8,330 – $11,106 | $9,579 – $12,772 |
| San Antonio to Yonkers | ~1,857 mi | 7–14 days | $8,357 – $11,142 | $9,610 – $12,813 |
| San Antonio to Mount Vernon | ~1,859 mi | 7–14 days | $8,366 – $11,154 | $9,620 – $12,827 |
| San Antonio to Utica | ~1,860 mi | 7–14 days | $8,370 – $11,160 | $9,626 – $12,834 |
| San Antonio to New Rochelle | ~1,863 mi | 7–14 days | $8,384 – $11,178 | $9,641 – $12,855 |
| Corpus Christi to New York City | ~1,866 mi | 7–14 days | $8,397 – $11,196 | $9,657 – $12,875 |
| Lubbock to New York City | ~1,872 mi | 7–14 days | $8,424 – $11,232 | $9,688 – $12,917 |
| Corpus Christi to Yonkers | ~1,880 mi | 7–14 days | $8,460 – $11,280 | $9,729 – $12,972 |
| Lubbock to Yonkers | ~1,881 mi | 7–14 days | $8,465 – $11,286 | $9,734 – $12,979 |
| Corpus Christi to Mount Vernon | ~1,882 mi | 7–14 days | $8,469 – $11,292 | $9,739 – $12,986 |
| Corpus Christi to New Rochelle | ~1,885 mi | 7–14 days | $8,483 – $11,310 | $9,755 – $13,007 |
| Lubbock to Mount Vernon | ~1,885 mi | 7–14 days | $8,483 – $11,310 | $9,755 – $13,007 |
| Lubbock to New Rochelle | ~1,888 mi | 7–14 days | $8,496 – $11,328 | $9,770 – $13,027 |
| Corpus Christi to Utica | ~1,898 mi | 7–14 days | $8,541 – $11,388 | $9,822 – $13,096 |
| Laredo to Rochester | ~1,898 mi | 7–14 days | $8,541 – $11,388 | $9,822 – $13,096 |
| Lubbock to Schenectady | ~1,909 mi | 7–14 days | $8,591 – $11,454 | $9,879 – $13,172 |
| Lubbock to Albany | ~1,917 mi | 7–14 days | $8,627 – $11,502 | $9,920 – $13,227 |
| San Antonio to Schenectady | ~1,917 mi | 7–14 days | $8,627 – $11,502 | $9,920 – $13,227 |
| McAllen to Rochester | ~1,921 mi | 7–14 days | $8,645 – $11,526 | $9,941 – $13,255 |
| San Antonio to Albany | ~1,921 mi | 7–14 days | $8,645 – $11,526 | $9,941 – $13,255 |
| Corpus Christi to Schenectady | ~1,951 mi | 7–14 days | $8,780 – $11,706 | $10,096 – $13,462 |
| Corpus Christi to Albany | ~1,953 mi | 7–14 days | $8,789 – $11,718 | $10,107 – $13,476 |
| Laredo to Syracuse | ~1,966 mi | 7–14 days | $8,847 – $11,796 | $10,174 – $13,565 |
| El Paso to Buffalo | ~1,970 mi | 7–14 days | $8,865 – $11,820 | $10,195 – $13,593 |
| McAllen to Syracuse | ~1,984 mi | 7–14 days | $8,928 – $11,904 | $10,267 – $13,690 |
| Laredo to New York City | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| McAllen to New York City | ~1,993 mi | 7–14 days | $8,969 – $11,958 | $10,314 – $13,752 |
| Laredo to Yonkers | ~2,004 mi | 7–14 days | $9,018 – $12,024 | $10,371 – $13,828 |
| Laredo to Mount Vernon | ~2,007 mi | 7–14 days | $9,032 – $12,042 | $10,386 – $13,848 |
| McAllen to Yonkers | ~2,007 mi | 7–14 days | $9,032 – $12,042 | $10,386 – $13,848 |
| McAllen to Mount Vernon | ~2,009 mi | 7–14 days | $9,041 – $12,054 | $10,397 – $13,862 |
| Laredo to New Rochelle | ~2,010 mi | 7–14 days | $9,045 – $12,060 | $10,402 – $13,869 |
| McAllen to New Rochelle | ~2,012 mi | 7–14 days | $9,054 – $12,072 | $10,412 – $13,883 |
| Laredo to Utica | ~2,014 mi | 7–14 days | $9,063 – $12,084 | $10,422 – $13,897 |
| McAllen to Utica | ~2,030 mi | 7–14 days | $9,135 – $12,180 | $10,505 – $14,007 |
| El Paso to Rochester | ~2,048 mi | 7–14 days | $9,216 – $12,288 | $10,598 – $14,131 |
| Laredo to Schenectady | ~2,069 mi | 7–14 days | $9,311 – $12,414 | $10,707 – $14,276 |
| Laredo to Albany | ~2,073 mi | 7–14 days | $9,329 – $12,438 | $10,728 – $14,304 |
| McAllen to Schenectady | ~2,081 mi | 7–14 days | $9,365 – $12,486 | $10,769 – $14,359 |
| McAllen to Albany | ~2,084 mi | 7–14 days | $9,378 – $12,504 | $10,785 – $14,380 |
| El Paso to Syracuse | ~2,128 mi | 7–14 days | $9,576 – $12,768 | $11,012 – $14,683 |
| El Paso to Utica | ~2,182 mi | 7–14 days | $9,819 – $13,092 | $11,292 – $15,056 |
| El Paso to New York City | ~2,216 mi | 7–14 days | $9,972 – $13,296 | $11,468 – $15,290 |
| El Paso to Yonkers | ~2,225 mi | 7–14 days | $10,013 – $13,350 | $11,514 – $15,353 |
| El Paso to Mount Vernon | ~2,228 mi | 7–14 days | $10,026 – $13,368 | $11,530 – $15,373 |
| El Paso to New Rochelle | ~2,231 mi | 7–14 days | $10,040 – $13,386 | $11,545 – $15,394 |
| El Paso to Schenectady | ~2,250 mi | 7–14 days | $10,125 – $13,500 | $11,644 – $15,525 |
| El Paso to Albany | ~2,258 mi | 7–14 days | $10,161 – $13,548 | $11,685 – $15,580 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York to Texas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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Texas to New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and New York City, the distance is 1,630 miles. From our model that is $7,335 – $9,780 for a two-bedroom home and $8,435 – $11,247 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,281 – $7,042 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,521 – $4,694. Across the 160 city pairs we price between Texas and New York, distances run from 1,367 to 2,258 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to New York take?
Houston to New York City is 4 days on the road (about 30 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 York?
Yes. A move from Texas into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,521 – $4,694 for a two-bedroom home over 1,630 miles against $7,335 – $9,780 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,281 – $7,042, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 16,324 people (±3,888) moved from Texas to New York that year, against about 28,233 (±4,541) from New York to Texas. That makes Texas the 6th-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.