San Angelo, TX → Houston, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 380 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,890–$4,300, delivery in 1–3 days, 28 carriers on the San Angelo side and 3,257 in Houston.
Houston sits about 380 miles east of San Angelo, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional long-distance 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 $2,890 to $4,300 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 15 min.
On the San Angelo side there are 28 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.
San Angelo has a population of about 100,640 and Houston about 2.4 million. Houston is the denser city (3,599 people per square mile versus 1,673 in San Angelo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,730 | $2,120 | $2,580 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,530 | $4,300 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,640 | $6,880 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,360 | $7,760 | $9,460 |
$540–$760
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,360–$2,000
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,890–$4,300
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,730 to $2,580 for a one-bedroom, $2,890 to $4,300 for a two-bedroom, $4,620 to $6,880 for a three-bedroom and $6,360 to $9,460 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 380 road miles (322 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both San Angelo and Houston 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 $540 to $760 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,360 to $2,000. 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 San Angelo–Houston corridor.