Arlington, VA → Houston, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,433 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,600, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,290 carriers on the Arlington side and 3,257 in Houston.
Moving from Arlington to Houston is a long-distance move of roughly 1,433 road miles, heading southwest from Virginia to Texas.
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 $5,780 to $8,600 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the Arlington side there are 1,290 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (809 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.
Arlington has a population of about 240,000 and Houston about 2.4 million. Arlington is considerably denser (9,180 people per square mile versus 3,599), 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 | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,440 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,470 | $4,230 | $5,160 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,780 | $7,050 | $8,600 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,250 | $11,280 | $13,760 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,720 | $15,510 | $18,930 |
$2,070–$2,930
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,300–$3,380
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,780–$8,600
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Arlington, VA → Houston, 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 $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,600 for a two-bedroom, $9,250 to $13,760 for a three-bedroom and $12,720 to $18,930 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,433 road miles (1,215 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Virginia 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 $2,070 to $2,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,380. 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 Arlington–Houston corridor.