Houston, TX → Pasadena, TX · Local move
About 20 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,080–$1,610, delivery in 0–1 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 487 in Pasadena.
The route from Houston, TX to Pasadena, TX covers roughly 20 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 38 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,080 and $1,610, before packing or storage.
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 of them authorized for interstate work), and 487 around Pasadena (212 interstate). For an in-state 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 Pasadena.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and Pasadena about 148,539. The two cities have comparable density (3,599 and 3,477 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $560 | $690 | $840 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $670 | $820 | $990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,080 | $1,320 | $1,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,700 | $2,070 | $2,520 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,560 | $3,120 | $3,810 |
$170–$240
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,530
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,080–$1,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Houston, TX → Pasadena, 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 $560 to $840 for a studio, $670 to $990 for a one-bedroom, $1,080 to $1,610 for a two-bedroom, $1,700 to $2,520 for a three-bedroom and $2,560 to $3,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 20 road miles (17 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Houston and Pasadena are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $170 to $240 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,530. 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 Houston–Pasadena corridor.