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Moving from Texas to Louisiana

It's about 375 miles from Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA, the largest city in each state. Below: CMR's recommended movers for Texas to Louisiana moves, what drives the price, delivery times and the most common city routes on this lane.

Recommended mover from Texas to Louisiana: MC Movers, a CMR Certified Approved carrier. Allied Van Lines and United Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified. How we rank movers · Disclosure
375Driving miles, largest cities
2 to 5 daysTypical delivery
7 hrsSolo drive (DIY)
13CMR route guides on this lane

Distance is road-adjusted between Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA, 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 Texas to Louisiana move costs

CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.

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Prices by home size and distance from CMR bookings are in the CMR Cost Report.

Popular city routes from Texas to Louisiana

Recommended movers from Texas to Louisiana

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

MC Movers

Protection-first carrier for households that want careful handling and dependable long-distance coordination.

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CMR Verified

Allied Van Lines

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

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CMR Verified

United Van Lines

A CMR Verified carrier. Headquartered in the St. Louis area, with local agents in this state.

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Questions about moving from Texas to Louisiana

Who is the recommended mover from Texas to Louisiana?
CMR recommends MC Movers for moves from Texas to Louisiana. It is a CMR Certified Approved carrier: we met its ownership and management and reviewed licensing, service breadth, pricing clarity and customer feedback. Allied Van Lines and United Van Lines are CMR Verified alternatives: licensed carriers we checked in public records, not CMR Certified.
How much does it cost to move from Texas to Louisiana?
CMR does not have enough completed moves on this lane to publish a price range yet. Long-distance moves are priced mainly by weight and distance. Get a written binding or Not-To-Exceed estimate.
How long does a move from Texas to Louisiana take?
Full-service interstate movers usually quote a 2 to 5 days delivery window for the roughly 375 miles between Houston and New Orleans. A solo driver would spend about 7 hours behind the wheel.
Does my mover need a USDOT number for a move from Texas to Louisiana?
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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