Moving from Texas to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Portland it is about 2,138 miles and 5 days on the road (about 39 hours of driving); the 48 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,442 to 2,210 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.
- ~2,138 miHouston → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,621+2-bedroom, movers
- 48City routes priced
In short
About 6,446 people moved from Texas to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,564), and about 6,248 went the other way. Between Houston and Portland it is about 2,138 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,621 – $12,828 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 6,446 people a year (±1,564), against about 6,248 (±2,133) from Oregon to Texas, so Oregon gains about 198 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 4th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County | Multnomah County | 380 ±562* |
| Travis County | Washington County | 344 ±219 |
| Parker County | Linn County | 275 ±366* |
| Travis County | Multnomah County | 266 ±177 |
| Harris County | Washington County | 240 ±160 |
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 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 Oregon.
Cost of moving from Texas to Oregon
At about 2,138 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,621 – $12,828 for a two-bedroom home and $11,064 – $14,752 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,927 – $9,236; a freight trailer is $4,618 – $6,157.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,216 – $9,621 | $5,195 – $6,927 | $3,464 – $4,618 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,659 – $11,545 | $6,234 – $8,313 | $4,156 – $5,542 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,621 – $12,828 | $6,927 – $9,236 | $4,618 – $6,157 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,064 – $14,752 | $7,966 – $10,622 | $5,311 – $7,081 |
| 4 bedrooms | $12,507 – $16,676 | $9,005 – $12,007 | $6,004 – $8,005 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $14,432 – $19,242 | $10,391 – $13,854 | $6,927 – $9,236 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,138 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 Oregon
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 6 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso to Eugene | ~1,442 mi | 7–14 days | $6,489 – $8,652 | $7,462 – $9,950 |
| El Paso to Salem | ~1,484 mi | 7–14 days | $6,678 – $8,904 | $7,680 – $10,240 |
| Amarillo to Eugene | ~1,494 mi | 7–14 days | $6,723 – $8,964 | $7,731 – $10,309 |
| El Paso to Portland | ~1,500 mi | 7–14 days | $6,750 – $9,000 | $7,762 – $10,350 |
| Amarillo to Salem | ~1,518 mi | 7–14 days | $6,831 – $9,108 | $7,856 – $10,474 |
| Amarillo to Portland | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Lubbock to Eugene | ~1,570 mi | 7–14 days | $7,065 – $9,420 | $8,125 – $10,833 |
| Lubbock to Salem | ~1,598 mi | 7–14 days | $7,191 – $9,588 | $8,270 – $11,026 |
| Lubbock to Portland | ~1,603 mi | 7–14 days | $7,214 – $9,618 | $8,296 – $11,061 |
| Fort Worth to Eugene | ~1,853 mi | 7–14 days | $8,339 – $11,118 | $9,589 – $12,786 |
| Arlington to Eugene | ~1,866 mi | 7–14 days | $8,397 – $11,196 | $9,657 – $12,875 |
| Irving to Eugene | ~1,867 mi | 7–14 days | $8,402 – $11,202 | $9,662 – $12,882 |
| McKinney to Eugene | ~1,868 mi | 7–14 days | $8,406 – $11,208 | $9,667 – $12,889 |
| Plano to Eugene | ~1,870 mi | 7–14 days | $8,415 – $11,220 | $9,677 – $12,903 |
| Fort Worth to Portland | ~1,876 mi | 7–14 days | $8,442 – $11,256 | $9,708 – $12,944 |
| Fort Worth to Salem | ~1,876 mi | 7–14 days | $8,442 – $11,256 | $9,708 – $12,944 |
| Dallas to Eugene | ~1,880 mi | 7–14 days | $8,460 – $11,280 | $9,729 – $12,972 |
| Garland to Eugene | ~1,883 mi | 7–14 days | $8,474 – $11,298 | $9,745 – $12,993 |
| McKinney to Portland | ~1,887 mi | 7–14 days | $8,492 – $11,322 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
| Arlington to Portland | ~1,888 mi | 7–14 days | $8,496 – $11,328 | $9,770 – $13,027 |
| Arlington to Salem | ~1,888 mi | 7–14 days | $8,496 – $11,328 | $9,770 – $13,027 |
| Irving to Portland | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Irving to Salem | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| McKinney to Salem | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Plano to Portland | ~1,890 mi | 7–14 days | $8,505 – $11,340 | $9,781 – $13,041 |
| Plano to Salem | ~1,892 mi | 7–14 days | $8,514 – $11,352 | $9,791 – $13,055 |
| Dallas to Portland | ~1,902 mi | 7–14 days | $8,559 – $11,412 | $9,843 – $13,124 |
| Dallas to Salem | ~1,903 mi | 7–14 days | $8,564 – $11,418 | $9,848 – $13,131 |
| Garland to Portland | ~1,904 mi | 7–14 days | $8,568 – $11,424 | $9,853 – $13,138 |
| Garland to Salem | ~1,905 mi | 7–14 days | $8,573 – $11,430 | $9,858 – $13,145 |
| Austin to Eugene | ~1,957 mi | 7–14 days | $8,807 – $11,742 | $10,127 – $13,503 |
| San Antonio to Eugene | ~1,965 mi | 7–14 days | $8,843 – $11,790 | $10,169 – $13,559 |
| Austin to Salem | ~1,986 mi | 7–14 days | $8,937 – $11,916 | $10,278 – $13,703 |
| Austin to Portland | ~1,991 mi | 7–14 days | $8,960 – $11,946 | $10,303 – $13,738 |
| San Antonio to Salem | ~1,997 mi | 7–14 days | $8,987 – $11,982 | $10,334 – $13,779 |
| San Antonio to Portland | ~2,004 mi | 7–14 days | $9,018 – $12,024 | $10,371 – $13,828 |
| Laredo to Eugene | ~2,022 mi | 7–14 days | $9,099 – $12,132 | $10,464 – $13,952 |
| Laredo to Salem | ~2,059 mi | 7–14 days | $9,266 – $12,354 | $10,655 – $14,207 |
| Laredo to Portland | ~2,070 mi | 7–14 days | $9,315 – $12,420 | $10,712 – $14,283 |
| Houston to Eugene | ~2,109 mi | 7–14 days | $9,491 – $12,654 | $10,914 – $14,552 |
| Corpus Christi to Eugene | ~2,114 mi | 7–14 days | $9,513 – $12,684 | $10,940 – $14,587 |
| Houston to Salem | ~2,136 mi | 7–14 days | $9,612 – $12,816 | $11,054 – $14,738 |
| Houston to Portland | ~2,138 mi | 7–14 days | $9,621 – $12,828 | $11,064 – $14,752 |
| Corpus Christi to Salem | ~2,147 mi | 7–14 days | $9,662 – $12,882 | $11,111 – $14,814 |
| Corpus Christi to Portland | ~2,155 mi | 7–14 days | $9,698 – $12,930 | $11,152 – $14,870 |
| McAllen to Eugene | ~2,162 mi | 7–14 days | $9,729 – $12,972 | $11,188 – $14,918 |
| McAllen to Salem | ~2,199 mi | 7–14 days | $9,896 – $13,194 | $11,380 – $15,173 |
| McAllen to Portland | ~2,210 mi | 7–14 days | $9,945 – $13,260 | $11,437 – $15,249 |
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 Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon 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 Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Portland, the distance is about 2,138 miles. From our model that is $9,621 – $12,828 for a two-bedroom home and $11,064 – $14,752 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,927 – $9,236 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,618 – $6,157. Across the 48 city pairs we price between Texas and Oregon, distances run from 1,442 to 2,210 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Oregon take?
Houston to Portland is 5 days on the road (about 39 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 Oregon?
Yes. A move from Texas into Oregon 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 Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,618 – $6,157 for a two-bedroom home over 2,138 miles against $9,621 – $12,828 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,927 – $9,236, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 6,446 people (±1,564) moved from Texas to Oregon that year, against about 6,248 (±2,133) from Oregon to Texas. That makes Texas the 4th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.