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Texarkana, TX → State College, PA · Long-distance move

Movers from Texarkana to State College

About 1,210 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,090–$7,580, delivery in 3–7 days, 51 carriers on the Texarkana side and 104 in State College.

  • 1,210 miroad distance
  • 21 h 34 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,090–$7,5802-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,210 miles (1,026 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 34 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
51 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination
104 (47 interstate)

Reverse: State College → Texarkana

State College sits about 1,210 miles northeast of Texarkana, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Pennsylvania that most movers classify as a 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 $5,090 to $7,580 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 21 h 34 min.

On the Texarkana side there are 51 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 104 around State College (47 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 State College.

Texarkana has a population of about 37,000 and State College about 40,000. State College is the denser city (8,847 people per square mile versus 1,152 in Texarkana), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Pennsylvania does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Texarkana to State College

Full-service estimate for 1,210 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,040 $2,480 $3,030
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,060 $3,730 $4,550
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,090 $6,210 $7,580
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,150 $9,940 $12,120
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,200 $13,660 $16,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,390

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

Portable container

$2,100–$3,090

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

Full-service mover

$5,090–$7,580

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Texarkana (origin)

Livingston Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2862306
MC
959216
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
83 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (903) 832-5373 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clark Transportation Services

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Texarkana Sugar Hill INC

USDOT
776808
MC
347874
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (903) 223-0102 Route Verify on FMCSA

International Warehousing & Distribution Co INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
876909
MC
383490
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
11 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (903) 832-8144 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dean Farms INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
2454479
Based in
Texarkana, AR 71854 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (903) 748-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Calirida Freight Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Handyman'S Wife Cleaning LLC

USDOT
8830213
MC
74344793
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75503 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (575) 309-3203 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shur-Flow Plumbing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Shur-Flow Services INC

USDOT
495694
MC
264355
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (903) 794-3569 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Mobile Homes LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4539432
MC
1801208
Based in
Texarkana, TX 75501 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (903) 490-1075 Route Verify on FMCSA

Powerhaul Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927497
MC
988101
Based in
Texarkana, AR 71854 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (870) 299-0556 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 51 movers in Texarkana

Near State College (destination)

Davidson Brothers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Trotting Fox LLC

USDOT
10559
MC
117384
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (814) 355-5513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Logixpress INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4267420
MC
1656758
Based in
State College, PA 16803 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
20 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (814) 826-8666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerstetter Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: David R Kerstetter

USDOT
276445
MC
180364
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (717) 667-6723 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peacheys Transportation Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4515827
MC
1788504
Based in
Reedsville, PA 17084 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (717) 667-6202 Route Verify on FMCSA

Appalachian Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2491872
MC
863048
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (814) 650-7293 Route Verify on FMCSA

Phil McNeal Transport Co

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Philip D McNeal Jr

USDOT
560337
MC
273154
Based in
Julian, PA 16844 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (814) 353-0328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kurtious Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2973008
MC
904809
Based in
Bellefonte, PA 16823 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2017
Call (814) 574-8448 Route Verify on FMCSA

Werema Ventures LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4227992
MC
1635283
Based in
State College, PA 16801 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (814) 325-1483 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in State College

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Texarkana to State College?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,030 for a studio, $3,060 to $4,550 for a one-bedroom, $5,090 to $7,580 for a two-bedroom, $8,150 to $12,120 for a three-bedroom and $11,200 to $16,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is State College from Texarkana?

About 1,210 road miles (1,026 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 34 min.

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 Texas into Pennsylvania 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 Texarkana to State College?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. 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 Texarkana–State College corridor.