($910+) Houston, TX to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Washington DC, MD

Full-service movers for the 1,408-mile relocation from Houston, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $2,278 and $9,129. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $356 - $2,372, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Houston typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $75 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Houston to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,278 - $5,165
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,131 - $7,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,005 - $9,129

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Houston to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Washington DC, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Houston to Washington DC?

Maryland Motor Truck Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Maryland, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Houston, TX to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,400 and $5,011. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Houston runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Houston to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,400 - $2,512
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,770 - $3,799
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,479 - $5,011

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $178 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $830 in Houston, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Washington DC, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Washington DC?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Houston, TX to Washington DC, MD

A rental truck for this 1,408-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $865 and $2,430. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $531 - $607
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Houston to Washington DC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $865 - $1,777
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $956 - $2,092
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,430

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $178 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Houston, Texas, usually costs about $830 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,408-mile drive falls between $531 and $607, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $59 and $356 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston to Washington DC?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Houston, TX to Washington DC, MD

For larger DIY moves from Houston, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Washington DC, Maryland.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,402 and $2,806.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Houston to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,298 - $2,425
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,402 - $2,806
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,963 - $4,087

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $89 - $178 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Houston, Texas, typically costs $830.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Washington DC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Houston, TX vs Washington DC, MD

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Washington DC, side by side with Houston on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.