Moving from Texas to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Virginia Beach it is about 1,422 miles and 3 days on the road (about 26 hours of driving); the 80 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,308 to 2,062 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.
- ~1,422 miHouston → Virginia Beach
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,399+2-bedroom, movers
- 80City routes priced
In short
About 15,476 people moved from Texas to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±4,016), and about 17,996 went the other way. Between Houston and Virginia Beach it is about 1,422 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,399 – $8,532 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 15,476 people a year (±4,016), against about 17,996 (±4,841) from Virginia to Texas, so Virginia loses about 2,520 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 6th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Williamson County | Loudoun County | 384 ±526* |
| Bexar County | Norfolk City | 373 ±216 |
| Bexar County | Fairfax County | 366 ±220 |
| Harris County | Pittsylvania County | 344 ±460* |
| El Paso County | Loudoun County | 337 ±271 |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Texas to Virginia
At about 1,422 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,399 – $8,532 for a two-bedroom home and $7,359 – $9,812 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,607 – $6,143; a freight trailer is $3,072 – $4,095.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,799 – $6,399 | $3,455 – $4,607 | $2,304 – $3,072 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,759 – $7,679 | $4,147 – $5,529 | $2,764 – $3,686 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,399 – $8,532 | $4,607 – $6,143 | $3,072 – $4,095 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,359 – $9,812 | $5,298 – $7,064 | $3,532 – $4,710 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,319 – $11,092 | $5,989 – $7,986 | $3,993 – $5,324 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,599 – $12,798 | $6,911 – $9,215 | $4,607 – $6,143 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,422 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 Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 5 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinney to Richmond | ~1,308 mi | 7–14 days | $5,886 – $7,848 | $6,769 – $9,025 |
| Garland to Richmond | ~1,315 mi | 7–14 days | $5,918 – $7,890 | $6,805 – $9,073 |
| Plano to Richmond | ~1,318 mi | 7–14 days | $5,931 – $7,908 | $6,821 – $9,094 |
| Dallas to Richmond | ~1,329 mi | 7–14 days | $5,981 – $7,974 | $6,878 – $9,170 |
| Irving to Richmond | ~1,337 mi | 7–14 days | $6,017 – $8,022 | $6,919 – $9,225 |
| Arlington to Richmond | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| McKinney to Arlington | ~1,351 mi | 7–14 days | $6,080 – $8,106 | $6,991 – $9,322 |
| Houston to Richmond | ~1,353 mi | 7–14 days | $6,089 – $8,118 | $7,002 – $9,336 |
| Garland to Arlington | ~1,360 mi | 7–14 days | $6,120 – $8,160 | $7,038 – $9,384 |
| Plano to Arlington | ~1,362 mi | 7–14 days | $6,129 – $8,172 | $7,048 – $9,398 |
| Fort Worth to Richmond | ~1,363 mi | 7–14 days | $6,134 – $8,178 | $7,054 – $9,405 |
| McKinney to Chesapeake | ~1,371 mi | 7–14 days | $6,170 – $8,226 | $7,095 – $9,460 |
| McKinney to Norfolk | ~1,373 mi | 7–14 days | $6,179 – $8,238 | $7,105 – $9,474 |
| Dallas to Arlington | ~1,374 mi | 7–14 days | $6,183 – $8,244 | $7,110 – $9,481 |
| Garland to Chesapeake | ~1,376 mi | 7–14 days | $6,192 – $8,256 | $7,121 – $9,494 |
| Garland to Norfolk | ~1,378 mi | 7–14 days | $6,201 – $8,268 | $7,131 – $9,508 |
| Plano to Chesapeake | ~1,380 mi | 7–14 days | $6,210 – $8,280 | $7,141 – $9,522 |
| Irving to Arlington | ~1,382 mi | 7–14 days | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
| Plano to Norfolk | ~1,382 mi | 7–14 days | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
| Dallas to Chesapeake | ~1,390 mi | 7–14 days | $6,255 – $8,340 | $7,193 – $9,591 |
| Dallas to Norfolk | ~1,393 mi | 7–14 days | $6,269 – $8,358 | $7,209 – $9,612 |
| McKinney to Virginia Beach | ~1,393 mi | 7–14 days | $6,269 – $8,358 | $7,209 – $9,612 |
| Arlington to Arlington | ~1,395 mi | 7–14 days | $6,278 – $8,370 | $7,219 – $9,625 |
| Houston to Chesapeake | ~1,397 mi | 7–14 days | $6,287 – $8,382 | $7,229 – $9,639 |
| Garland to Virginia Beach | ~1,398 mi | 7–14 days | $6,291 – $8,388 | $7,235 – $9,646 |
| Irving to Chesapeake | ~1,399 mi | 7–14 days | $6,296 – $8,394 | $7,240 – $9,653 |
| Irving to Norfolk | ~1,401 mi | 7–14 days | $6,305 – $8,406 | $7,250 – $9,667 |
| Houston to Norfolk | ~1,402 mi | 7–14 days | $6,309 – $8,412 | $7,255 – $9,674 |
| Plano to Virginia Beach | ~1,402 mi | 7–14 days | $6,309 – $8,412 | $7,255 – $9,674 |
| Fort Worth to Arlington | ~1,408 mi | 7–14 days | $6,336 – $8,448 | $7,286 – $9,715 |
| Arlington to Chesapeake | ~1,411 mi | 7–14 days | $6,350 – $8,466 | $7,302 – $9,736 |
| Arlington to Norfolk | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Dallas to Virginia Beach | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Houston to Arlington | ~1,417 mi | 7–14 days | $6,377 – $8,502 | $7,333 – $9,777 |
| Houston to Virginia Beach | ~1,422 mi | 7–14 days | $6,399 – $8,532 | $7,359 – $9,812 |
| Irving to Virginia Beach | ~1,422 mi | 7–14 days | $6,399 – $8,532 | $7,359 – $9,812 |
| Fort Worth to Chesapeake | ~1,425 mi | 7–14 days | $6,413 – $8,550 | $7,374 – $9,832 |
| Fort Worth to Norfolk | ~1,427 mi | 7–14 days | $6,422 – $8,562 | $7,385 – $9,846 |
| Arlington to Virginia Beach | ~1,434 mi | 7–14 days | $6,453 – $8,604 | $7,421 – $9,895 |
| Fort Worth to Virginia Beach | ~1,448 mi | 7–14 days | $6,516 – $8,688 | $7,493 – $9,991 |
| Austin to Richmond | ~1,475 mi | 7–14 days | $6,638 – $8,850 | $7,633 – $10,177 |
| Austin to Chesapeake | ~1,527 mi | 7–14 days | $6,872 – $9,162 | $7,902 – $10,536 |
| Austin to Arlington | ~1,531 mi | 7–14 days | $6,890 – $9,186 | $7,923 – $10,564 |
| Austin to Norfolk | ~1,531 mi | 7–14 days | $6,890 – $9,186 | $7,923 – $10,564 |
| Austin to Virginia Beach | ~1,550 mi | 7–14 days | $6,975 – $9,300 | $8,021 – $10,695 |
| San Antonio to Richmond | ~1,554 mi | 7–14 days | $6,993 – $9,324 | $8,042 – $10,723 |
| Corpus Christi to Richmond | ~1,562 mi | 7–14 days | $7,029 – $9,372 | $8,083 – $10,778 |
| Amarillo to Richmond | ~1,589 mi | 7–14 days | $7,151 – $9,534 | $8,223 – $10,964 |
| Corpus Christi to Chesapeake | ~1,603 mi | 7–14 days | $7,214 – $9,618 | $8,296 – $11,061 |
| San Antonio to Chesapeake | ~1,604 mi | 7–14 days | $7,218 – $9,624 | $8,301 – $11,068 |
| Corpus Christi to Norfolk | ~1,608 mi | 7–14 days | $7,236 – $9,648 | $8,321 – $11,095 |
| San Antonio to Norfolk | ~1,608 mi | 7–14 days | $7,236 – $9,648 | $8,321 – $11,095 |
| San Antonio to Arlington | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Amarillo to Arlington | ~1,613 mi | 7–14 days | $7,259 – $9,678 | $8,347 – $11,130 |
| Corpus Christi to Virginia Beach | ~1,627 mi | 7–14 days | $7,322 – $9,762 | $8,420 – $11,226 |
| San Antonio to Virginia Beach | ~1,628 mi | 7–14 days | $7,326 – $9,768 | $8,425 – $11,233 |
| Corpus Christi to Arlington | ~1,629 mi | 7–14 days | $7,331 – $9,774 | $8,430 – $11,240 |
| Lubbock to Richmond | ~1,630 mi | 7–14 days | $7,335 – $9,780 | $8,435 – $11,247 |
| Lubbock to Arlington | ~1,662 mi | 7–14 days | $7,479 – $9,972 | $8,601 – $11,468 |
| Amarillo to Chesapeake | ~1,665 mi | 7–14 days | $7,493 – $9,990 | $8,616 – $11,488 |
| Amarillo to Norfolk | ~1,665 mi | 7–14 days | $7,493 – $9,990 | $8,616 – $11,488 |
| McAllen to Richmond | ~1,684 mi | 7–14 days | $7,578 – $10,104 | $8,715 – $11,620 |
| Amarillo to Virginia Beach | ~1,685 mi | 7–14 days | $7,583 – $10,110 | $8,720 – $11,626 |
| Laredo to Richmond | ~1,694 mi | 7–14 days | $7,623 – $10,164 | $8,766 – $11,689 |
| Lubbock to Chesapeake | ~1,700 mi | 7–14 days | $7,650 – $10,200 | $8,797 – $11,730 |
| Lubbock to Norfolk | ~1,701 mi | 7–14 days | $7,655 – $10,206 | $8,803 – $11,737 |
| Lubbock to Virginia Beach | ~1,721 mi | 7–14 days | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| McAllen to Chesapeake | ~1,721 mi | 7–14 days | $7,745 – $10,326 | $8,906 – $11,875 |
| McAllen to Norfolk | ~1,727 mi | 7–14 days | $7,772 – $10,362 | $8,937 – $11,916 |
| Laredo to Chesapeake | ~1,738 mi | 7–14 days | $7,821 – $10,428 | $8,994 – $11,992 |
| Laredo to Norfolk | ~1,743 mi | 7–14 days | $7,844 – $10,458 | $9,020 – $12,027 |
| McAllen to Virginia Beach | ~1,746 mi | 7–14 days | $7,857 – $10,476 | $9,036 – $12,047 |
| McAllen to Arlington | ~1,754 mi | 7–14 days | $7,893 – $10,524 | $9,077 – $12,103 |
| Laredo to Arlington | ~1,756 mi | 7–14 days | $7,902 – $10,536 | $9,087 – $12,116 |
| Laredo to Virginia Beach | ~1,763 mi | 7–14 days | $7,934 – $10,578 | $9,124 – $12,165 |
| El Paso to Richmond | ~1,972 mi | 7–14 days | $8,874 – $11,832 | $10,205 – $13,607 |
| El Paso to Arlington | ~2,006 mi | 7–14 days | $9,027 – $12,036 | $10,381 – $13,841 |
| El Paso to Chesapeake | ~2,041 mi | 7–14 days | $9,185 – $12,246 | $10,562 – $14,083 |
| El Paso to Norfolk | ~2,042 mi | 7–14 days | $9,189 – $12,252 | $10,567 – $14,090 |
| El Paso to Virginia Beach | ~2,062 mi | 7–14 days | $9,279 – $12,372 | $10,671 – $14,228 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 1,422 miles. From our model that is $6,399 – $8,532 for a two-bedroom home and $7,359 – $9,812 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,607 – $6,143 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,072 – $4,095. Across the 80 city pairs we price between Texas and Virginia, distances run from 1,308 to 2,062 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Virginia take?
Houston to Virginia Beach is 3 days on the road (about 26 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Texas into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,072 – $4,095 for a two-bedroom home over 1,422 miles against $6,399 – $8,532 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,607 – $6,143, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 15,476 people (±4,016) moved from Texas to Virginia that year, against about 17,996 (±4,841) from Virginia to Texas. That makes Texas the 6th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.