Allentown, PA → Waco, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,603 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,970–$8,880, delivery in 5–10 days, 424 carriers on the Allentown side and 121 in Waco.
Waco sits about 1,603 miles west of Allentown, which makes this an interstate relocation from Pennsylvania to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,970 to $8,880 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Allentown side there are 424 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (296 of them authorized for interstate work), and 121 around Waco (34 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Waco.
Allentown has a population of about 126,044 and Waco about 147,788. Allentown is considerably denser (7,150 people per square mile versus 1,561), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,390 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,360 | $5,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,970 | $7,270 | $8,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,540 | $11,640 | $14,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,120 | $16,000 | $19,530 |
$2,250–$3,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,450–$3,600
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,970–$8,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Allentown, PA → Waco, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,390 to $3,550 for a studio, $3,580 to $5,330 for a one-bedroom, $5,970 to $8,880 for a two-bedroom, $9,540 to $14,200 for a three-bedroom and $13,120 to $19,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,603 road miles (1,359 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,250 to $3,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,450 to $3,600. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Allentown–Waco corridor.