Moving from Texasto 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 30 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.
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 2,138 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 Oregon end
170 household-goods carriers are based in Oregon — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Portland runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $9,621 – $12,828 | $12,026 – $16,035 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,064 – $14,752 | $13,830 – $18,440 |
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 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. Any move that crosses from Texas into Oregon 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 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 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 $13,830 – $18,440 rather than $11,064 – $14,752.