Pasadena, TX → Birmingham, AL · Long-distance move
About 660 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,550–$5,290, delivery in 2–5 days, 487 carriers on the Pasadena side and 395 in Birmingham.
Moving from Pasadena to Birmingham is a long-distance move of roughly 660 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Alabama.
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 $3,550 to $5,290 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 5 min.
On the Pasadena side there are 487 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (212 of them authorized for interstate work), and 395 around Birmingham (208 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 Birmingham.
Pasadena has a population of about 148,539 and Birmingham about 195,893. Pasadena is considerably denser (3,477 people per square mile versus 1,366), 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 Alabama than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,420 | $1,730 | $2,110 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,130 | $2,600 | $3,170 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,550 | $4,330 | $5,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,680 | $6,930 | $8,460 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,820 | $9,530 | $11,630 |
$980–$1,380
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,610–$2,370
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,550–$5,290
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pasadena, TX → Birmingham, AL. 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 $1,420 to $2,110 for a studio, $2,130 to $3,170 for a one-bedroom, $3,550 to $5,290 for a two-bedroom, $5,680 to $8,460 for a three-bedroom and $7,820 to $11,630 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 660 road miles (559 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 5 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas into Alabama 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $980 to $1,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,370. 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 Pasadena–Birmingham corridor.