State College, PA

El Paso, TX → State College, PA · Cross-country move

Movers from El Paso to State College

About 2,003 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,590–$9,810, delivery in 5–10 days, 360 carriers on the El Paso side and 104 in State College.

  • 2,003 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,590–$9,8102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,003 miles (1,697 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
360 (263 interstate)
Movers at destination
104 (47 interstate)

Reverse: State College → El Paso

State College sits about 2,003 miles northeast of El Paso, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Pennsylvania 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 $6,590 to $9,810 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the El Paso side there are 360 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (263 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around State College (47 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 State College.

El Paso has a population of about 683,012 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 people per square mile versus 2,627 in El Paso), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Pennsylvania does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from El Paso to State College

Full-service estimate for 2,003 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,640 $3,210 $3,920
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,950 $4,820 $5,880
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,590 $8,040 $9,810
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,540 $12,860 $15,690
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,500 $17,680 $21,570

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,810–$3,960

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,810–$4,130

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,590–$9,810

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for El Paso, TX → State College, PA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near El Paso (origin)

Erives Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1807687
MC
657011
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
420 trucks, 420 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

International Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2257332
MC
770314
Based in
El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
91 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Gx3 Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3214549
MC
1004644
Based in
Canutillo, TX 79835 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 97 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Priority Freight Lines

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
998388
MC
419934
Based in
El Paso, TX 79936 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

J J A Munoz Dist

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
820957
MC
361633
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 29 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Agr Logistic Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3522507
MC
1385704
Based in
El Paso, TX 79911 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
27 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Jpn Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3536550
MC
1179245
Based in
El Paso, TX 79915 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Lechuga Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2364352
MC
810519
Based in
El Paso, TX 79922 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
23 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 360 movers in El Paso

Near State College (destination)

Davidson Brothers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
10559
MC
117384
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Logixpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4267420
MC
1656758
Based in
State College, PA 16803 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Kerstetter Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
276445
MC
180364
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Peacheys Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4515827
MC
1788504
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Appalachian Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2491872
MC
863048
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Phil McNeal Transport Co

Licensed interstate
USDOT
560337
MC
273154
Based in
Julian, PA 16844 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Kurtious Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973008
MC
904809
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Werema Ventures LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227992
MC
1635283
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 104 movers in State College

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from El Paso to State College?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,640 to $3,920 for a studio, $3,950 to $5,880 for a one-bedroom, $6,590 to $9,810 for a two-bedroom, $10,540 to $15,690 for a three-bedroom and $14,500 to $21,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is State College from El Paso?

About 2,003 road miles (1,697 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into Pennsylvania 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for El Paso to State College?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,810 to $3,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,810 to $4,130. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 El Paso–State College corridor.