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Moving from Pennsylvania to Texas

It's about 1,580 miles from Philadelphia, PA to Houston, TX, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Pennsylvania to Texas moves, what these moves cost in CMR's move data, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Pennsylvania to Texas: Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. JK Moving Services and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
1,580Driving miles, largest cities
3 to 7 daysTypical delivery
3 daysSolo drive (DIY)
21CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Philadelphia, PA and Houston, TX, the largest city in each state (2020 Census). Delivery is the industry-standard spread window for full-service interstate movers, not a single drive.

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What a Pennsylvania to Texas move costs

These are the total prices of 22 completed moves from Pennsylvania to Texas in CMR's move data. "Typical" is the middle half of those moves (25th to 75th percentile). They mix all home sizes, so use them as a reality check, not a quote.

Home sizeTypical costMedianCompleted moves
All home sizes combined $2,148 to $4,001 $2,907 22

Real move prices, not a quote. Source: CMR move data for Pennsylvania to Texas. Prices by home size and distance are in the CMR Cost Report. The only number you can hold a mover to is a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate after an inventory survey.

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Recommended movers from Pennsylvania to Texas

Our top pick is CMR Certified Approved. The two alternatives are CMR Verified: licensed carriers we confirmed in public records, not CMR Certified.

CMR recommended

Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage

Broad-service mover with strong packing, storage, and commercial support for more complex relocations.

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CMR Verified

JK Moving Services

A CMR Verified carrier. Regional carrier headquartered in Northern Virginia, close to this state.

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CMR Verified

Atlas Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in Evansville, IN, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Pennsylvania to Texas

Who is the recommended mover from Pennsylvania to Texas?
CMR recommends Jacob and Sons Moving and Storage for moves from Pennsylvania to Texas. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. JK Moving Services and Atlas Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Texas?
Based on 22 completed moves from Pennsylvania to Texas in CMR's move data, the typical total cost was $2,148 to $4,001, with a median of $2,907. That mixes all home sizes, so a small apartment usually costs less and a large home more. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate for your inventory.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Texas take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 3 to 7 days delivery window for the roughly 1,580 miles between Philadelphia and Houston. A solo driver would spend about 29 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Pennsylvania to Texas?
Yes. Interstate household goods movers must be registered with FMCSA and hold an active USDOT number. Check it in FMCSA's SAFER database before booking.

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