Moving from Texas to 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 (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.
- ~1,833 miHouston → Providence
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,249+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 960 people moved from Texas to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±581), and about 1,061 went the other way. Between Houston and Providence it is about 1,833 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,249 – $10,998 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 960 people a year (±581), against about 1,061 (±886) from Rhode Island to Texas, so Rhode Island loses about 101 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 10th-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | Providence County | 184 ±279* |
| Dallas County | Providence County | 74 ±80* |
| Nueces County | Newport County | 67 ±90* |
| Harris County | Providence County | 58 ±98* |
| Williamson County | Kent County | 52 ±73* |
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 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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 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. A move from Texas into Rhode Island 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 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, about $5,939 – $7,919, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 960 people (±581) moved from Texas to Rhode Island that year, against about 1,061 (±886) from Rhode Island to Texas. That makes Texas the 10th-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.