Spokane, WA → Houston, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Spokane to Houston

About 2,009 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,100–$10,560, delivery in 5–10 days, 130 carriers on the Spokane side and 3,257 in Houston.

2,009 miroad distance
35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$7,100–$10,5602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Spokane, Washington
To: Houston, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 2,009 miles (1,702 straight-line)
Drive time: 35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 130 (86 interstate)
Movers at destination: 3,257 (1,374 interstate)

Reverse: Houston → Spokane

The route from Spokane, WA to Houston, TX covers roughly 2,009 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $7,100 to $10,560 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Spokane side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (86 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.

Spokane has a population of about 230,783 and Houston about 2.4 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,328 and 3,599 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Spokane to Houston

Full-service estimate for 2,009 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,840	$3,460	$4,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,260	$5,190	$6,340
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,100	$8,660	$10,560
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,360	$13,850	$16,900
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,620	$19,050	$23,240

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,810–$3,970

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

Portable container

$2,810–$4,140

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

Full-service mover

$7,100–$10,560

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 Spokane (origin)

Urm

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Urm Stores INC

USDOT: 13196
MC: 237366
Based in: Spokane, WA 99217 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (509) 704-7117 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shark'S Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2415434
MC: 849181
Based in: Spokane, WA 99206 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (509) 203-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Restoration 1 Of Central Wa Restoration 1 Of Spokane

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northwest Restoration Operating INC

USDOT: 4013800
MC: 1512023
Based in: Spokane Vly, WA 99206 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 74 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (509) 293-5500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ngk Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2509534
MC: 559090
Based in: Spokane, WA 99224 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 62 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (888) 501-3088 Route Verify on FMCSA

Evergreen State Towing LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1970117
MC: 817483
Based in: Spokane, WA 99217 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (509) 489-8697 Route Verify on FMCSA

Inland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2380414
MC: 817510
Based in: Spokane, WA 99208 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (509) 321-4311 Route Verify on FMCSA

Five Star Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1976998
MC: 699121
Based in: Spokane Valley, WA 99216 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (509) 535-7483 Route Verify on FMCSA

I D Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2179825
MC: 756919
Based in: Spokane, WA 99202 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (800) 686-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 130 movers in Spokane

Near Houston (destination)

Ceva Logistics US INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ceva Contract Logistics US INC

USDOT: 187774
MC: 152620
Based in: Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 452 trucks, 679 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (614) 482-5046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xlr8 Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2926913
MC: 987802
Based in: Houston, TX 77073 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 331 trucks, 272 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (281) 784-2302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri Star Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 325836
MC: 1742035
Based in: Houston, TX 77028 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 282 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (713) 631-1095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Palletized Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 152429
MC: 148279
Based in: Houston, TX 77009 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 224 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (713) 225-3303 Route Verify on FMCSA

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 213641
MC: 161344
Based in: Houston, TX 77013 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1982

Call (713) 675-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jetco Delivery

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jetco Delivery LLC

USDOT: 1470034
MC: 555157
Based in: Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 159 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (713) 676-1111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shark Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 541564
MC: 269507
Based in: Houston, TX 77016 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 126 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (281) 458-2649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2544062
MC: 10575
Based in: Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,257 movers in Houston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Spokane to Houston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,840 to $4,230 for a studio, $4,260 to $6,340 for a one-bedroom, $7,100 to $10,560 for a two-bedroom, $11,360 to $16,900 for a three-bedroom and $15,620 to $23,240 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Houston from Spokane?

About 2,009 road miles (1,702 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 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 Washington 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 Spokane to Houston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,810 to $3,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,810 to $4,140. 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 Spokane–Houston corridor.