San Jose, CA → Houston, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,890 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,220–$10,750, delivery in 5–10 days, 484 carriers on the San Jose side and 3,257 in Houston.
Moving from San Jose to Houston is a cross-country move of roughly 1,890 road miles, heading east from California 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 $7,220 to $10,750 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 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the San Jose side there are 484 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (125 of them authorized for interstate work), and 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.
San Jose has a population of about 989,814 and Houston about 2.4 million. San Jose is considerably denser (5,683 people per square mile versus 3,599), 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 California, 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,300 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,290 | $6,450 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,220 | $8,810 | $10,750 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,560 | $14,090 | $17,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,890 | $19,380 | $23,640 |
$2,690–$3,800
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,710–$3,980
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,220–$10,750
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Jose, CA → Houston, 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 $2,890 to $4,300 for a studio, $4,330 to $6,450 for a one-bedroom, $7,220 to $10,750 for a two-bedroom, $11,560 to $17,200 for a three-bedroom and $15,890 to $23,640 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,890 road miles (1,602 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from California 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,690 to $3,800 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,710 to $3,980. 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 Jose–Houston corridor.