Moving from District of Columbia to Texas means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Washington and Houston—the road distance is about 1,439 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.
District of Columbia has about 689,545 residents and Texas about 29.1 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Texas, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in District of Columbia. Texas has no state income tax on wages, while District of Columbia does.
We list 1,904 household-goods carriers across the District of Columbia cities on this platform and 34,770 across Texas. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.
Cost of moving from District of Columbia to Texas
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,510 | $3,060 | $3,740 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,770 | $4,600 | $5,610 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,280 | $7,660 | $9,350 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,050 | $12,260 | $14,960 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,820 | $16,860 | $20,560 |
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