Moving from Texas to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Philadelphia it is about 1,562 miles and 4 days on the road (about 28 hours of driving); the 80 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,220 to 2,136 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.
- ~1,562 miHouston → Philadelphia
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,029+2-bedroom, movers
- 80City routes priced
In short
About 7,249 people moved from Texas to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,783), and about 12,979 went the other way. Between Houston and Philadelphia it is about 1,562 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,029 – $9,372 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 7,249 people a year (±1,783), against about 12,979 (±3,357) from Pennsylvania to Texas, so Pennsylvania loses about 5,730 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 9th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Lehigh County | 448 ±665* |
| Harris County | Allegheny County | 360 ±253 |
| Dallas County | Philadelphia County | 243 ±194 |
| Dallas County | Allegheny County | 242 ±159 |
| Travis County | Philadelphia County | 236 ±142 |
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 Philadelphia, 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 Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Texas to Pennsylvania
At about 1,562 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,029 – $9,372 for a two-bedroom home and $8,083 – $10,778 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,061 – $6,748; a freight trailer is $3,374 – $4,499.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,272 – $7,029 | $3,796 – $5,061 | $2,530 – $3,374 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,326 – $8,435 | $4,555 – $6,073 | $3,037 – $4,049 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,029 – $9,372 | $5,061 – $6,748 | $3,374 – $4,499 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,083 – $10,778 | $5,820 – $7,760 | $3,880 – $5,173 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,138 – $12,184 | $6,579 – $8,772 | $4,386 – $5,848 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,544 – $14,058 | $7,591 – $10,122 | $5,061 – $6,748 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,562 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 Pennsylvania
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 9 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Pittsburgh | ~1,220 mi | 7–14 days | $5,490 – $7,320 | $6,314 – $8,418 |
| Garland to Pittsburgh | ~1,231 mi | 7–14 days | $5,540 – $7,386 | $6,370 – $8,494 |
| Plano to Pittsburgh | ~1,231 mi | 7–14 days | $5,540 – $7,386 | $6,370 – $8,494 |
| Dallas to Pittsburgh | ~1,246 mi | 7–14 days | $5,607 – $7,476 | $6,448 – $8,597 |
| Irving to Pittsburgh | ~1,252 mi | 7–14 days | $5,634 – $7,512 | $6,479 – $8,639 |
| Arlington to Pittsburgh | ~1,265 mi | 7–14 days | $5,693 – $7,590 | $6,546 – $8,729 |
| McKinney to Erie | ~1,275 mi | 7–14 days | $5,738 – $7,650 | $6,598 – $8,798 |
| Fort Worth to Pittsburgh | ~1,277 mi | 7–14 days | $5,747 – $7,662 | $6,608 – $8,811 |
| Plano to Erie | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Garland to Erie | ~1,288 mi | 7–14 days | $5,796 – $7,728 | $6,665 – $8,887 |
| Dallas to Erie | ~1,304 mi | 7–14 days | $5,868 – $7,824 | $6,748 – $8,998 |
| Irving to Erie | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| Arlington to Erie | ~1,322 mi | 7–14 days | $5,949 – $7,932 | $6,841 – $9,122 |
| Houston to Pittsburgh | ~1,325 mi | 7–14 days | $5,963 – $7,950 | $6,857 – $9,142 |
| Fort Worth to Erie | ~1,333 mi | 7–14 days | $5,999 – $7,998 | $6,898 – $9,198 |
| McKinney to Harrisburg | ~1,394 mi | 7–14 days | $6,273 – $8,364 | $7,214 – $9,619 |
| Garland to Harrisburg | ~1,404 mi | 7–14 days | $6,318 – $8,424 | $7,266 – $9,688 |
| Houston to Erie | ~1,405 mi | 7–14 days | $6,323 – $8,430 | $7,271 – $9,694 |
| Plano to Harrisburg | ~1,405 mi | 7–14 days | $6,323 – $8,430 | $7,271 – $9,694 |
| Dallas to Harrisburg | ~1,419 mi | 7–14 days | $6,386 – $8,514 | $7,343 – $9,791 |
| Austin to Pittsburgh | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Irving to Harrisburg | ~1,426 mi | 7–14 days | $6,417 – $8,556 | $7,380 – $9,839 |
| Arlington to Harrisburg | ~1,439 mi | 7–14 days | $6,476 – $8,634 | $7,447 – $9,929 |
| Amarillo to Pittsburgh | ~1,448 mi | 7–14 days | $6,516 – $8,688 | $7,493 – $9,991 |
| Fort Worth to Harrisburg | ~1,452 mi | 7–14 days | $6,534 – $8,712 | $7,514 – $10,019 |
| Amarillo to Erie | ~1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
| Houston to Harrisburg | ~1,480 mi | 7–14 days | $6,660 – $8,880 | $7,659 – $10,212 |
| McKinney to Allentown | ~1,485 mi | 7–14 days | $6,683 – $8,910 | $7,685 – $10,246 |
| Austin to Erie | ~1,488 mi | 7–14 days | $6,696 – $8,928 | $7,700 – $10,267 |
| McKinney to Philadelphia | ~1,489 mi | 7–14 days | $6,701 – $8,934 | $7,706 – $10,274 |
| Garland to Allentown | ~1,495 mi | 7–14 days | $6,728 – $8,970 | $7,737 – $10,315 |
| Plano to Allentown | ~1,496 mi | 7–14 days | $6,732 – $8,976 | $7,742 – $10,322 |
| Garland to Philadelphia | ~1,498 mi | 7–14 days | $6,741 – $8,988 | $7,752 – $10,336 |
| Plano to Philadelphia | ~1,500 mi | 7–14 days | $6,750 – $9,000 | $7,762 – $10,350 |
| San Antonio to Pittsburgh | ~1,505 mi | 7–14 days | $6,773 – $9,030 | $7,788 – $10,384 |
| Lubbock to Pittsburgh | ~1,508 mi | 7–14 days | $6,786 – $9,048 | $7,804 – $10,405 |
| Dallas to Allentown | ~1,510 mi | 7–14 days | $6,795 – $9,060 | $7,814 – $10,419 |
| Dallas to Philadelphia | ~1,513 mi | 7–14 days | $6,809 – $9,078 | $7,830 – $10,440 |
| Irving to Allentown | ~1,517 mi | 7–14 days | $6,827 – $9,102 | $7,850 – $10,467 |
| Irving to Philadelphia | ~1,520 mi | 7–14 days | $6,840 – $9,120 | $7,866 – $10,488 |
| Arlington to Allentown | ~1,530 mi | 7–14 days | $6,885 – $9,180 | $7,918 – $10,557 |
| Arlington to Philadelphia | ~1,533 mi | 7–14 days | $6,899 – $9,198 | $7,933 – $10,578 |
| Corpus Christi to Pittsburgh | ~1,541 mi | 7–14 days | $6,935 – $9,246 | $7,975 – $10,633 |
| Fort Worth to Allentown | ~1,542 mi | 7–14 days | $6,939 – $9,252 | $7,980 – $10,640 |
| Lubbock to Erie | ~1,543 mi | 7–14 days | $6,944 – $9,258 | $7,985 – $10,647 |
| Fort Worth to Philadelphia | ~1,546 mi | 7–14 days | $6,957 – $9,276 | $8,001 – $10,667 |
| Houston to Philadelphia | ~1,562 mi | 7–14 days | $7,029 – $9,372 | $8,083 – $10,778 |
| Houston to Allentown | ~1,569 mi | 7–14 days | $7,061 – $9,414 | $8,120 – $10,826 |
| San Antonio to Erie | ~1,574 mi | 7–14 days | $7,083 – $9,444 | $8,145 – $10,861 |
| Austin to Harrisburg | ~1,585 mi | 7–14 days | $7,133 – $9,510 | $8,202 – $10,936 |
| Corpus Christi to Erie | ~1,621 mi | 7–14 days | $7,295 – $9,726 | $8,389 – $11,185 |
| Amarillo to Harrisburg | ~1,635 mi | 7–14 days | $7,358 – $9,810 | $8,461 – $11,281 |
| Laredo to Pittsburgh | ~1,658 mi | 7–14 days | $7,461 – $9,948 | $8,580 – $11,440 |
| San Antonio to Harrisburg | ~1,668 mi | 7–14 days | $7,506 – $10,008 | $8,632 – $11,509 |
| Austin to Philadelphia | ~1,673 mi | 7–14 days | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| McAllen to Pittsburgh | ~1,673 mi | 7–14 days | $7,529 – $10,038 | $8,658 – $11,544 |
| Austin to Allentown | ~1,675 mi | 7–14 days | $7,538 – $10,050 | $8,668 – $11,557 |
| Lubbock to Harrisburg | ~1,692 mi | 7–14 days | $7,614 – $10,152 | $8,756 – $11,675 |
| Corpus Christi to Harrisburg | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Amarillo to Allentown | ~1,724 mi | 7–14 days | $7,758 – $10,344 | $8,922 – $11,896 |
| Laredo to Erie | ~1,731 mi | 7–14 days | $7,790 – $10,386 | $8,958 – $11,944 |
| Amarillo to Philadelphia | ~1,738 mi | 7–14 days | $7,821 – $10,428 | $8,994 – $11,992 |
| McAllen to Erie | ~1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
| San Antonio to Philadelphia | ~1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
| San Antonio to Allentown | ~1,758 mi | 7–14 days | $7,911 – $10,548 | $9,098 – $12,130 |
| Corpus Christi to Philadelphia | ~1,775 mi | 7–14 days | $7,988 – $10,650 | $9,186 – $12,247 |
| Corpus Christi to Allentown | ~1,782 mi | 7–14 days | $8,019 – $10,692 | $9,222 – $12,296 |
| Lubbock to Allentown | ~1,782 mi | 7–14 days | $8,019 – $10,692 | $9,222 – $12,296 |
| Lubbock to Philadelphia | ~1,792 mi | 7–14 days | $8,064 – $10,752 | $9,274 – $12,365 |
| Laredo to Harrisburg | ~1,817 mi | 7–14 days | $8,177 – $10,902 | $9,403 – $12,537 |
| McAllen to Harrisburg | ~1,822 mi | 7–14 days | $8,199 – $10,932 | $9,429 – $12,572 |
| El Paso to Pittsburgh | ~1,851 mi | 7–14 days | $8,330 – $11,106 | $9,579 – $12,772 |
| El Paso to Erie | ~1,884 mi | 7–14 days | $8,478 – $11,304 | $9,750 – $13,000 |
| Laredo to Philadelphia | ~1,901 mi | 7–14 days | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| McAllen to Philadelphia | ~1,901 mi | 7–14 days | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| Laredo to Allentown | ~1,906 mi | 7–14 days | $8,577 – $11,436 | $9,864 – $13,151 |
| McAllen to Allentown | ~1,910 mi | 7–14 days | $8,595 – $11,460 | $9,884 – $13,179 |
| El Paso to Harrisburg | ~2,036 mi | 7–14 days | $9,162 – $12,216 | $10,536 – $14,048 |
| El Paso to Allentown | ~2,126 mi | 7–14 days | $9,567 – $12,756 | $11,002 – $14,669 |
| El Paso to Philadelphia | ~2,136 mi | 7–14 days | $9,612 – $12,816 | $11,054 – $14,738 |
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 Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Philadelphia, the distance is about 1,562 miles. From our model that is $7,029 – $9,372 for a two-bedroom home and $8,083 – $10,778 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,061 – $6,748 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,374 – $4,499. Across the 80 city pairs we price between Texas and Pennsylvania, distances run from 1,220 to 2,136 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Pennsylvania take?
Houston to Philadelphia is 4 days on the road (about 28 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 Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Texas into Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,374 – $4,499 for a two-bedroom home over 1,562 miles against $7,029 – $9,372 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,061 – $6,748, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 7,249 people (±1,783) moved from Texas to Pennsylvania that year, against about 12,979 (±3,357) from Pennsylvania to Texas. That makes Texas the 9th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.