Moving from Texasto Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Providence it is about 1,833 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,743 to 2,384 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Houston to Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Texas to Rhode Island
At about 1,833 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,249 – $10,998 for a two-bedroom home and $9,486 – $12,648 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,939 – $7,919; a freight trailer is $3,959 – $5,279.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,186 – $8,249 | $4,454 – $5,939 | $2,969 – $3,959 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,424 – $9,898 | $5,345 – $7,127 | $3,563 – $4,751 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,249 – $10,998 | $5,939 – $7,919 | $3,959 – $5,279 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,486 – $12,648 | $6,830 – $9,106 | $4,553 – $6,071 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,723 – $14,297 | $7,721 – $10,294 | $5,147 – $6,863 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,373 – $16,497 | $8,908 – $11,878 | $5,939 – $7,919 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,833 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 Rhode Island
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 Warwick | ~1,743 mi | 7–14 days | $7,844 – $10,458 | $9,020 – $12,027 |
| McKinney to Providence | ~1,748 mi | 7–14 days | $7,866 – $10,488 | $9,046 – $12,061 |
| Garland to Warwick | ~1,753 mi | 7–14 days | $7,889 – $10,518 | $9,072 – $12,096 |
| Plano to Warwick | ~1,754 mi | 7–14 days | $7,893 – $10,524 | $9,077 – $12,103 |
| Garland to Providence | ~1,759 mi | 7–14 days | $7,916 – $10,554 | $9,103 – $12,137 |
| Plano to Providence | ~1,760 mi | 7–14 days | $7,920 – $10,560 | $9,108 – $12,144 |
| Dallas to Warwick | ~1,768 mi | 7–14 days | $7,956 – $10,608 | $9,149 – $12,199 |
| Dallas to Providence | ~1,774 mi | 7–14 days | $7,983 – $10,644 | $9,180 – $12,241 |
| Irving to Warwick | ~1,775 mi | 7–14 days | $7,988 – $10,650 | $9,186 – $12,247 |
| Irving to Providence | ~1,780 mi | 7–14 days | $8,010 – $10,680 | $9,211 – $12,282 |
| Arlington to Warwick | ~1,788 mi | 7–14 days | $8,046 – $10,728 | $9,253 – $12,337 |
| Arlington to Providence | ~1,793 mi | 7–14 days | $8,069 – $10,758 | $9,279 – $12,372 |
| Fort Worth to Warwick | ~1,800 mi | 7–14 days | $8,100 – $10,800 | $9,315 – $12,420 |
| Fort Worth to Providence | ~1,806 mi | 7–14 days | $8,127 – $10,836 | $9,346 – $12,461 |
| Houston to Warwick | ~1,826 mi | 7–14 days | $8,217 – $10,956 | $9,450 – $12,599 |
| Houston to Providence | ~1,833 mi | 7–14 days | $8,249 – $10,998 | $9,486 – $12,648 |
| Austin to Warwick | ~1,934 mi | 7–14 days | $8,703 – $11,604 | $10,008 – $13,345 |
| Austin to Providence | ~1,940 mi | 7–14 days | $8,730 – $11,640 | $10,040 – $13,386 |
| Amarillo to Warwick | ~1,975 mi | 7–14 days | $8,888 – $11,850 | $10,221 – $13,628 |
| Amarillo to Providence | ~1,979 mi | 7–14 days | $8,906 – $11,874 | $10,241 – $13,655 |
| San Antonio to Warwick | ~2,017 mi | 7–14 days | $9,077 – $12,102 | $10,438 – $13,917 |
| San Antonio to Providence | ~2,023 mi | 7–14 days | $9,104 – $12,138 | $10,469 – $13,959 |
| Lubbock to Warwick | ~2,037 mi | 7–14 days | $9,167 – $12,222 | $10,541 – $14,055 |
| Corpus Christi to Warwick | ~2,039 mi | 7–14 days | $9,176 – $12,234 | $10,552 – $14,069 |
| Lubbock to Providence | ~2,041 mi | 7–14 days | $9,185 – $12,246 | $10,562 – $14,083 |
| Corpus Christi to Providence | ~2,046 mi | 7–14 days | $9,207 – $12,276 | $10,588 – $14,117 |
| Laredo to Warwick | ~2,164 mi | 7–14 days | $9,738 – $12,984 | $11,199 – $14,932 |
| McAllen to Warwick | ~2,166 mi | 7–14 days | $9,747 – $12,996 | $11,209 – $14,945 |
| Laredo to Providence | ~2,171 mi | 7–14 days | $9,770 – $13,026 | $11,235 – $14,980 |
| McAllen to Providence | ~2,173 mi | 7–14 days | $9,779 – $13,038 | $11,245 – $14,994 |
| El Paso to Warwick | ~2,380 mi | 7–14 days | $10,710 – $14,280 | $12,317 – $16,422 |
| El Paso to Providence | ~2,384 mi | 7–14 days | $10,728 – $14,304 | $12,337 – $16,450 |
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 1,833 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 Rhode Island end
34 household-goods carriers are based in Rhode Island — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Providence runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $8,249 – $10,998 | $10,311 – $13,748 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,486 – $12,648 | $11,858 – $15,810 |
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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Providence, the distance is about 1,833 miles. From our model that is $8,249 – $10,998 for a two-bedroom home and $9,486 – $12,648 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,939 – $7,919 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,959 – $5,279. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Rhode Island, distances run from 1,743 to 2,384 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Rhode Island take?
Houston to Providence is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Rhode Island?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Texas into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,959 – $5,279 for a two-bedroom home over 1,833 miles against $8,249 – $10,998 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 $11,858 – $15,810 rather than $9,486 – $12,648.