Moving from Texas to Wyoming
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Houston and Cheyenne it is about 1,105 miles and 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving); the 32 city pairs we price between the two states run from 515 to 1,441 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.
- ~1,105 miHouston → Cheyenne
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,973+2-bedroom, movers
- 32City routes priced
In short
About 3,678 people moved from Texas to Wyoming in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,866), and about 1,336 went the other way. Between Houston and Cheyenne it is about 1,105 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,973 – $6,630 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 407 movers based in Texas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Texas to Wyoming
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,678 people a year (±1,866), against about 1,336 (±865) from Wyoming to Texas, so Wyoming gains about 2,342 people a year on this exchange. Texas is the 2nd-largest of the 42 states sending people to Wyoming; Wyoming took in about 25,060 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend County | Big Horn County | 124 ±157* |
| Bexar County | Laramie County | 113 ±59 |
| Brazos County | Albany County | 108 ±165* |
| Coryell County | Albany County | 67 ±111* |
| Harris County | Sweetwater County | 61 ±71* |
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 Cheyenne, 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 Wyoming.
Cost of moving from Texas to Wyoming
At about 1,105 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,973 – $6,630 for a two-bedroom home and $5,718 – $7,625 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $3,580 – $4,774; a freight trailer is $2,387 – $3,182.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,729 – $4,973 | $2,685 – $3,580 | $1,790 – $2,387 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,475 – $5,967 | $3,222 – $4,296 | $2,148 – $2,864 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,973 – $6,630 | $3,580 – $4,774 | $2,387 – $3,182 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,718 – $7,625 | $4,117 – $5,490 | $2,745 – $3,660 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,464 – $8,619 | $4,654 – $6,206 | $3,103 – $4,137 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,459 – $9,945 | $5,370 – $7,160 | $3,580 – $4,774 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,105 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 Wyoming
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Cheyenne | ~515 mi | 3–7 days | $2,318 – $3,090 | $2,665 – $3,554 |
| Lubbock to Cheyenne | ~639 mi | 3–7 days | $2,876 – $3,834 | $3,307 – $4,409 |
| Amarillo to Casper | ~677 mi | 3–7 days | $3,047 – $4,062 | $3,503 – $4,671 |
| El Paso to Cheyenne | ~763 mi | 3–7 days | $3,434 – $4,578 | $3,949 – $5,265 |
| Lubbock to Casper | ~799 mi | 3–7 days | $3,596 – $4,794 | $4,135 – $5,513 |
| McKinney to Cheyenne | ~826 mi | 3–7 days | $3,717 – $4,956 | $4,275 – $5,699 |
| Fort Worth to Cheyenne | ~829 mi | 3–7 days | $3,731 – $4,974 | $4,290 – $5,720 |
| Plano to Cheyenne | ~832 mi | 3–7 days | $3,744 – $4,992 | $4,306 – $5,741 |
| Irving to Cheyenne | ~836 mi | 3–7 days | $3,762 – $5,016 | $4,326 – $5,768 |
| Arlington to Cheyenne | ~839 mi | 3–7 days | $3,776 – $5,034 | $4,342 – $5,789 |
| Garland to Cheyenne | ~846 mi | 3–7 days | $3,807 – $5,076 | $4,378 – $5,837 |
| Dallas to Cheyenne | ~848 mi | 3–7 days | $3,816 – $5,088 | $4,388 – $5,851 |
| El Paso to Casper | ~894 mi | 3–7 days | $4,023 – $5,364 | $4,626 – $6,169 |
| McKinney to Casper | ~989 mi | 3–7 days | $4,451 – $5,934 | $5,118 – $6,824 |
| Austin to Cheyenne | ~990 mi | 3–7 days | $4,455 – $5,940 | $5,123 – $6,831 |
| Fort Worth to Casper | ~993 mi | 3–7 days | $4,469 – $5,958 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| Plano to Casper | ~995 mi | 3–7 days | $4,478 – $5,970 | $5,149 – $6,866 |
| Irving to Casper | ~1,000 mi | 3–7 days | $4,500 – $6,000 | $5,175 – $6,900 |
| Arlington to Casper | ~1,003 mi | 3–7 days | $4,514 – $6,018 | $5,191 – $6,921 |
| Garland to Casper | ~1,009 mi | 3–7 days | $4,541 – $6,054 | $5,222 – $6,962 |
| Dallas to Casper | ~1,012 mi | 3–7 days | $4,554 – $6,072 | $5,237 – $6,983 |
| San Antonio to Cheyenne | ~1,031 mi | 3–7 days | $4,640 – $6,186 | $5,335 – $7,114 |
| Houston to Cheyenne | ~1,105 mi | 3–7 days | $4,973 – $6,630 | $5,718 – $7,625 |
| Laredo to Cheyenne | ~1,149 mi | 3–7 days | $5,171 – $6,894 | $5,946 – $7,928 |
| Austin to Casper | ~1,154 mi | 3–7 days | $5,193 – $6,924 | $5,972 – $7,963 |
| Corpus Christi to Cheyenne | ~1,184 mi | 3–7 days | $5,328 – $7,104 | $6,127 – $8,170 |
| San Antonio to Casper | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Houston to Casper | ~1,270 mi | 7–14 days | $5,715 – $7,620 | $6,572 – $8,763 |
| McAllen to Cheyenne | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Laredo to Casper | ~1,310 mi | 7–14 days | $5,895 – $7,860 | $6,779 – $9,039 |
| Corpus Christi to Casper | ~1,348 mi | 7–14 days | $6,066 – $8,088 | $6,976 – $9,301 |
| McAllen to Casper | ~1,441 mi | 7–14 days | $6,485 – $8,646 | $7,457 – $9,943 |
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 Wyoming end, 24 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wyoming, moving costs in Wyoming, or the reverse trip, Wyoming 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 Wyoming moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Wyoming?
Between the two states' main cities, Houston and Cheyenne, the distance is about 1,105 miles. From our model that is $4,973 – $6,630 for a two-bedroom home and $5,718 – $7,625 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $3,580 – $4,774 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,387 – $3,182. Across the 32 city pairs we price between Texas and Wyoming, distances run from 515 to 1,441 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Texas to Wyoming take?
Houston to Cheyenne is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Texas to Wyoming?
Yes. A move from Texas into Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,387 – $3,182 for a two-bedroom home over 1,105 miles against $4,973 – $6,630 with full-service movers. A container, about $3,580 – $4,774, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Texas to Wyoming each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,678 people (±1,866) moved from Texas to Wyoming that year, against about 1,336 (±865) from Wyoming to Texas. That makes Texas the 2nd-largest source of new residents for Wyoming among the states.