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Lancaster, PA → Denton, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Lancaster to Denton

About 1,468 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,730–$8,520, delivery in 3–7 days, 260 carriers on the Lancaster side and 409 in Denton.

  • 1,468 miroad distance
  • 26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,730–$8,5202-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,468 miles (1,244 straight-line)
Drive time
26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
260 (171 interstate)
Movers at destination
409 (187 interstate)

Reverse: Denton → Lancaster

The route from Lancaster, PA to Denton, TX covers roughly 1,468 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,730 to $8,520 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Lancaster side there are 260 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (171 of them authorized for interstate work), and 409 around Denton (187 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 Denton.

Lancaster has a population of about 58,000 and Denton about 169,431. Lancaster is considerably denser (8,031 people per square mile versus 1,451), 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.

Cost of moving from Lancaster to Denton

Full-service estimate for 1,468 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,290 $2,790 $3,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,440 $4,190 $5,110
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,730 $6,980 $8,520
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,160 $11,170 $13,630
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,600 $15,360 $18,740

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,110–$2,980

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

Portable container

$2,330–$3,430

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

Full-service mover

$5,730–$8,520

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Lancaster, PA → Denton, TX. 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 Lancaster (origin)

Miller Dedicated Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2562869
MC
894481
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
200 trucks, 200 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (609) 265-2511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sunrise Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
276388
MC
290856
Based in
Ephrata, PA 17522 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (717) 721-2803 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
168358
MC
145282
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514795
MC
197249
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
115 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quaker Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
619559
MC
287214
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
66 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (717) 735-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Snavely'S Mill INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
377174
MC
302885
Based in
Lititz, PA 17543 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (717) 626-6256 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2040512
MC
720073
Based in
Quarryville, PA 17566 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (717) 471-8623 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shawnee Trucking Pa INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1342517
MC
515012
Based in
Lancaster, PA 17601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (717) 684-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 260 movers in Lancaster

Near Denton (destination)

Titus Transport Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
306971
MC
190464
Based in
Denton, TX 76210 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
270 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (940) 600-4831 Route Verify on FMCSA

Little Guys Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
880583
MC
689082
Based in
Denton, TX 76201 (0 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
38 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (940) 383-1717 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brown Box Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cwl Services LLC

USDOT
2295684
MC
943303
Based in
Denton, TX 76209 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (972) 953-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

S 4 Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1827498
MC
901612
Based in
Hickory Creek, TX 75065 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (214) 477-4762 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kamand LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3835904
MC
1393179
Based in
Aubrey, TX 76227 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (817) 825-9704 Route Verify on FMCSA

Axp

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Amoun Express LLC

USDOT
2031387
MC
723293
Based in
Lake Dallas, TX 75065 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (972) 740-5088 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of Denton County LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2958778
MC
3428
Based in
Denton, TX 76207 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Extra Plus TX INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2514965
MC
872522
Based in
Keller, TX 76226 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (817) 528-7765 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 409 movers in Denton

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Lancaster to Denton?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,290 to $3,410 for a studio, $3,440 to $5,110 for a one-bedroom, $5,730 to $8,520 for a two-bedroom, $9,160 to $13,630 for a three-bedroom and $12,600 to $18,740 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Denton from Lancaster?

About 1,468 road miles (1,244 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster to Denton?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,110 to $2,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,330 to $3,430. 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 Lancaster–Denton corridor.