($897+) Houston, TX to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,336-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with costs ranging from $2,284 - $9,647. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $285 - $1,900. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Houston and Pittsburgh. Local movers in Houston typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,284 - $5,025
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,000 - $6,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,196 - $9,647

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 Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Houston, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,379 and $4,534. 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 Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,379 - $2,496
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,744 - $3,588
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,439 - $4,534

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $665 in Houston, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $71 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $143 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Pittsburgh, PA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Houston to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

Plan on $871 - $2,511 for a rental moving truck on the 1,336-mile route from Houston, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $404 - $462
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $871 - $1,731
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $961 - $1,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,126 - $2,511

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $143 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $62 and $309 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $404 - $462 in fuel for the 1,336-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $665 in Houston, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

If you're moving a larger household from Houston, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,410 and $2,899.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $2,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,899
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,855 - $3,930

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $665.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $71 and $143 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Houston to Pittsburgh?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Houston, TX vs Pittsburgh, PA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Houston and Pittsburgh to plan around. Cost of living index: 97 vs. 92. Average rent: $1,549/mo vs. $1,500/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 47 vs. 62. Safety index: 36.5 vs. 62.26.