Interstate move · Washington → Texas

Movers from Washington to Texas

About 2,228 miles between Seattle and Houston. Two-bedroom estimate $7,470–$11,110, delivery in 7–14 days. Choose exact cities below.

2,228 miSeattle → Houston
39 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
6,347 / 34,770carriers in each state

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Every combination of a Washington city and a Texas city has its own page with distance, cost and movers.

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Moving from Washington to Texas means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Seattle and Houston—the road distance is about 2,228 miles, which puts a typical move in the cross-country move bracket with a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.

Washington has about 7.7 million residents and Texas about 29.1 million. Living and labor costs are noticeably lower in Texas, so services bought at the destination (unpacking, storage, cleaning) usually cost less than in Washington.

We list 6,347 household-goods carriers across the Washington cities on this platform and 34,770 across Texas. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.

Cost of moving from Washington to Texas

Reference estimate for 2,228 miles (Seattle → Houston)
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,990	$3,640	$4,440
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,480	$5,460	$6,670
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,470	$9,110	$11,110
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,950	$14,570	$17,780
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,430	$20,040	$24,440

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Popular city routes

SeattleHouston2,228 mi SeattleSan Antonio2,105 mi SeattleDallas1,984 mi SeattleFort Worth1,957 mi SeattleAustin2,087 mi SeattleEl Paso1,621 mi SpokaneHouston2,009 mi SpokaneSan Antonio1,901 mi SpokaneDallas1,757 mi SpokaneFort Worth1,732 mi SpokaneAustin1,876 mi SpokaneEl Paso1,459 mi TacomaHouston2,218 mi TacomaSan Antonio2,092 mi TacomaDallas1,975 mi TacomaFort Worth1,948 mi TacomaAustin2,076 mi TacomaEl Paso1,604 mi VancouverHouston2,162 mi VancouverSan Antonio2,025 mi VancouverDallas1,925 mi VancouverFort Worth1,896 mi VancouverAustin2,014 mi VancouverEl Paso1,518 mi BellevueHouston2,218 mi BellevueSan Antonio2,095 mi BellevueDallas1,974 mi BellevueFort Worth1,946 mi BellevueAustin2,077 mi BellevueEl Paso1,612 mi KentHouston2,212 mi KentSan Antonio2,088 mi KentDallas1,968 mi KentFort Worth1,941 mi KentAustin2,070 mi KentEl Paso1,602 mi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Washington to Texas?

Using the distance between the two largest cities as a reference, a one-bedroom move typically costs $4,480 to $6,670, a two-bedroom $7,470 to $11,110 and a three-bedroom $11,950 to $17,780. Choose a city pair below for an exact route.

How long does a move from Washington to Texas take?

Driving between the largest cities takes about 39 hours (5 driving days); a moving company will normally quote a delivery window of 7 to 14 days.

What license does a mover need for a Washington to Texas move?

An interstate move requires a carrier with an active USDOT number and FMCSA operating authority (MC number). Brokers must hold broker authority and must tell you which carrier will actually haul your goods.

Which cities in Texas do people move to most?

The most searched destinations on this platform are Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin. Each has its own page with local movers and prices.