Moving from Washington to Texas
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 16,000 people living in Texas had lived in Washington a year earlier. A 2-bedroom move from Seattle to Houston, about 2,230 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450. 158 licensed movers are based in Washington.
Who makes this move
15,937
people moved from Washington to Texas (±3,731)
16,202
moved the other way, from Texas to Washington (±3,734)
- Texas drew about 8% of the roughly 204,000 people who left Washington for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Washington went
Most common moves out of Washington
- California27,000
- Oregon20,000
- Idaho18,000
- Arizona18,000
- Texas16,000
- Florida11,000
- New York6,400
- Colorado6,200
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Seattle to Houston, about 2,230 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $2,150–$3,700 | $2,650–$4,550 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $2,750–$4,700 | $3,400–$5,800 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $3,750–$6,450 | $4,650–$8,000 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $4,700–$8,050 | $5,800–$9,950 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $5,500–$9,400 | $6,800–$11,650 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $6,300–$10,850 | $7,850–$13,450 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Houston | 2,230 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Seattle to Dallas | 1,982 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Seattle to Austin | 2,088 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Spokane to Houston | 2,011 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Spokane to Dallas | 1,756 | $3,750–$6,450 |
| Spokane to Austin | 1,878 | $3,750–$6,450 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities.
Licensed movers based in Washington
See all 158Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Bremerton, WA · USDOT 684242
5 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 1997
Bremerton, WA · USDOT 2971742
0 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2017
Fife, WA · USDOT 1678342
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2007
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Questions about moving from Washington to Texas
How much does it cost to move from Washington to Texas?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Seattle to Houston, about 2,230 miles, usually costs $3,750–$6,450 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $3,750 to $6,450. A studio runs about $2,150–$3,700 and a 4-bedroom about $5,500–$9,400. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Washington to Texas?
About 16,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 15,937, with a margin of error of ±3,731. About 16,000 moved from Texas to Washington the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Washington to Texas?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 1,756 to 2,230 miles by road; Seattle to Houston is about 2,230. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Washington to Texas?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Washington to Texas?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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