Ithaca, NY → Waco, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Ithaca to Waco

About 1,606 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,630–$9,870, delivery in 5–10 days, 98 carriers on the Ithaca side and 121 in Waco.

1,606 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,630–$9,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ithaca, New York
To: Waco, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,606 miles (1,361 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 98 (36 interstate)
Movers at destination: 121 (34 interstate)

Reverse: Waco → Ithaca

Moving from Ithaca to Waco is a cross-country move of roughly 1,606 road miles, heading southwest from New York 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 $6,630 to $9,870 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 Ithaca side there are 98 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (36 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.

Ithaca has a population of about 32,000 and Waco about 147,788. Ithaca is considerably denser (5,958 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in New York, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Ithaca to Waco

Full-service estimate for 1,606 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,650	$3,240	$3,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,980	$4,850	$5,920
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,630	$8,090	$9,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,610	$12,940	$15,790
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,590	$17,800	$21,710

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,250–$3,180

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

Portable container

$2,450–$3,610

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

Full-service mover

$6,630–$9,870

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

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Ithaca (origin)

White Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Richard G White

USDOT: 1060470
MC: 709615
Based in: Locke, NY 13092 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (315) 497-2025 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shanyoma LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 6628321
MC: 55699011
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (917) 213-8120 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tremblay Apiaries LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2073608
Based in: Spencer, NY 14883 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (607) 330-2300 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hired Hands Moving Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Student Agencies INC

USDOT: 967169
MC: 802898
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (607) 524-3150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aa Fast Track Facilities Management INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3056437
MC: 52682
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (631) 504-1213 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willys Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3379117
MC: 1093114
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (607) 272-2072 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logistics Here And There

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Logistics Here And There LLC

USDOT: 4409262
MC: 1731889
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (551) 323-9827 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nikitin INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4424070
MC: 1739776
Based in: Ithaca, NY 14850 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (929) 381-0110 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Ithaca

Near Waco (destination)

Central Tejas Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2481494
MC: 925578
Based in: Waco, TX 76714 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (254) 300-2575 Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Darss LLC

USDOT: 3304893
MC: 1445596
Based in: Waco, TX 76710 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 855-7963 Route Verify on FMCSA

Little Guys Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chisos Trail INC

USDOT: 3583960
MC: 1211601
Based in: Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (254) 233-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tip Toe Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4463894
MC: 1760784
Based in: Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (281) 752-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple 7 Movers Of Texas LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4050232
MC: 1534564
Based in: Woodway, TX 76712 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (512) 677-6467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Getwhitit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4444373
MC: 1750503
Based in: Waco, TX 76708 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (713) 591-1487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deluxe Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1675025
MC: 615592
Based in: Hewitt, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (254) 214-0107 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyz The Limit Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3783959
MC: 1360338
Based in: Chilton, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (254) 715-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 121 movers in Waco

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ithaca to Waco?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,650 to $3,950 for a studio, $3,980 to $5,920 for a one-bedroom, $6,630 to $9,870 for a two-bedroom, $10,610 to $15,790 for a three-bedroom and $14,590 to $21,710 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Waco from Ithaca?

About 1,606 road miles (1,361 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 New York 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Ithaca to Waco?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,250 to $3,180 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,450 to $3,610. 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 Ithaca–Waco corridor.