Waco, TX → Bethesda, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Waco to Bethesda

About 1,463 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,000–$8,930, delivery in 3–7 days, 121 carriers on the Waco side and 660 in Bethesda.

1,463 miroad distance
25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$6,000–$8,9302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Waco, Texas
To: Bethesda, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 1,463 miles (1,240 straight-line)
Drive time: 25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 121 (34 interstate)
Movers at destination: 660 (397 interstate)

Reverse: Bethesda → Waco

Bethesda sits about 1,463 miles northeast of Waco, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Maryland 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 $6,000 to $8,930 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Waco side there are 121 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 660 around Bethesda (397 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 Bethesda.

Waco has a population of about 147,788 and Bethesda about 68,000. Bethesda is the denser city (5,132 people per square mile versus 1,561 in Waco), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Waco to Bethesda

Full-service estimate for 1,463 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,400	$2,930	$3,570
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,600	$4,390	$5,360
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,000	$7,320	$8,930
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,600	$11,710	$14,290
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,200	$16,100	$19,650

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,100–$2,970

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

Portable container

$2,330–$3,420

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

Full-service mover

$6,000–$8,930

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 Waco (origin)

Central Tejas Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2481494
MC: 925578
Based in: Waco, TX 76714 (0 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (254) 300-2575 Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Darss LLC

USDOT: 3304893
MC: 1445596
Based in: Waco, TX 76710 (1 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (254) 855-7963 Route Verify on FMCSA

Little Guys Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chisos Trail INC

USDOT: 3583960
MC: 1211601
Based in: Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (254) 233-9191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tip Toe Hauling LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4463894
MC: 1760784
Based in: Waco, TX 76701 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (281) 752-1800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Triple 7 Movers Of Texas LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4050232
MC: 1534564
Based in: Woodway, TX 76712 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (512) 677-6467 Route Verify on FMCSA

Getwhitit LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4444373
MC: 1750503
Based in: Waco, TX 76708 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (713) 591-1487 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deluxe Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1675025
MC: 615592
Based in: Hewitt, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (254) 214-0107 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyz The Limit Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3783959
MC: 1360338
Based in: Chilton, TX 76643 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (254) 715-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 121 movers in Waco

Near Bethesda (destination)

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418499
MC: 63919
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3588170
MC: 1214409
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (240) 364-4387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT: 1442953
MC: 545874
Based in: Rockville, MD 20850 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT: 1300300
MC: 504611
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3268506
MC: 1031430
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20785 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bookstore Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2005212
MC: 707471
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20781 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (202) 570-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 660 movers in Bethesda

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Waco to Bethesda?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,400 to $3,570 for a studio, $3,600 to $5,360 for a one-bedroom, $6,000 to $8,930 for a two-bedroom, $9,600 to $14,290 for a three-bedroom and $13,200 to $19,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bethesda from Waco?

About 1,463 road miles (1,240 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Maryland 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 Waco to Bethesda?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,100 to $2,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,330 to $3,420. 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 Waco–Bethesda corridor.