What is a Texas statewide move?

A move within Texas state lines — Austin to Houston, Dallas to San Antonio, El Paso to Austin, etc. These moves are usually treated as "long-distance moves" by other movers (with all the interlining and timing problems that implies). We operate them as same-crew, same-day or overnight Texas-to-Texas moves with binding pricing and no carrier swaps.

How long does an Austin to Houston move take?

Same-day pickup and delivery is feasible. We typically load the truck in Austin in the morning (5-6 hours of crew time), drive to Houston in 3 hours, and unload in the afternoon (5-6 hours). Total elapsed time: 12-15 hours of crew work in a single day. For weekend moves, we recommend starting at 6 AM.

Can you do a same-day move from Austin to Dallas?

Yes. Austin to Dallas is 195 miles — drivable in 3 hours. Same-day pickup + transit + delivery is feasible for moves up to 3-bedroom. For larger moves (4-5 bedroom with full pack) we typically do overnight: load Friday, transit Friday evening, deliver Saturday morning.

How does Texas statewide moving differ from long-distance?

Long-distance moves (typically interstate) often involve "interlining" — the originating mover hands your shipment to a partner carrier for the transit, who hands it to a regional partner for delivery. This creates handoff damage risk, lost items, and 7-14 day timelines. We operate Texas statewide moves with same-crew, single-truck, end-to-end service. No carrier swaps.

Do you serve Lubbock and El Paso?

Yes. Austin to Lubbock (340 miles) and Austin to El Paso (575 miles) are routine Texas statewide lanes for us. These typically run overnight — load Day 1, transit overnight, deliver Day 2 morning. Same crew origin to destination.

How much does a Texas statewide move cost?

1-2 bedroom: $2,500-4,500. 3-bedroom: $4,500-7,500. 4-bedroom: $6,500-10,500. 5+ bedroom or luxury: $10,000+. Distance, packing scope, and specialty items affect the total. Binding estimates within 24 hours of in-home consultation.

Can I move from Houston to Austin in one day?

Yes. Houston to Austin is 165 miles — same-day pickup + transit + delivery is standard for 1-3 bedroom moves. 4+ bedroom moves with full pack are typically overnight (load Saturday, deliver Sunday morning). Specifically common scenarios: oil-and-gas executives moving to Austin, families relocating for school year start.

What if my closing dates don't align?

We provide climate-controlled storage in transit. Common scenario: close-and-move-out at origin on a Friday, close-and-move-in at destination the following Monday. We hold the contents in storage over the weekend (or longer if needed). Storage line-itemed at $250-400/week depending on volume. We re-deliver within 24 hours of your move-in date confirmation.

Do you do commercial moves between Texas cities?

Yes. Office relocations between Texas cities are common — startups expanding from Austin to Dallas, oil-and-gas firms consolidating Houston offices, retail expansion. We operate dedicated commercial crews for office, retail, warehouse, and server-room moves. See /services/commercial-moving.

How do I get a Texas statewide moving estimate?

In-home consultation for Texas-area customers, virtual consultation for out-of-state. Estimate provided within 24 hours of consultation. Binding pricing — the price we quote is the price you pay. USDOT 2105156 · TxDMV 006568203C. Free written estimate.

AUSTIN ↔ DALLAS · HOUSTON · SAN ANTONIO · MIDLAND · LUBBOCK · EL PASO

Texas Statewide Movers

Texas-to-Texas moves don't have to be treated like cross-country interlining moves. We run Austin ↔ Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Midland, Lubbock, and El Paso lanes with a single crew end-to-end. No carrier swaps, no warehouse handoffs, no lost-in-transit nights at a freight yard. Same crew loads, drives, unloads.

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By the numbers

Same Crew

Origin to Destination

24-48 hr

Pickup to Delivery

Binding

No Surprise Charges

Lost-Item Rate

What this looks like

The operational reality.

Texas is bigger than most countries. A move from Austin to Houston is 165 miles, Austin to Dallas is 195 miles, Austin to El Paso is 575 miles. Most "long-distance" movers treat any move over 100 miles like an interstate move — interlining your shipment to a partner carrier, hauling it to a regional warehouse, then re-loading to a final delivery truck. That's why long-distance moves take 7-14 days and why items get damaged or lost.

We run Texas statewide moves differently. Same crew that packs your house in Austin unloads it in Houston. Same truck. Same driver. Same 24-48 hour delivery window for in-state moves. No interlining. No warehouse swaps. No lost shipments.

This is operational positioning we built around the reality of Texas geography. We're headquartered in Austin with 6 GBP locations across the state — Austin (downtown), Dripping Springs, Lakeway/Bee Cave, North Austin, Buda/Kyle, and Midland/Odessa. Texas statewide moves leverage that footprint.

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What makes this hard

Not a generic move.

The Texas statewide problem most movers don't solve:

Distance vs Same-Day Reality. Austin to Houston is 165 miles — drivable in 3 hours. Most local-mover crews can't legally drive over 11 hours in a day (federal DOT regulation). So a same-day pickup + transit + delivery for a 3-bedroom Austin-to-Houston move is impossible for a crew that started at 7 AM Austin pickup + finished delivery at 9 PM Houston unload. Crews tap out.

Carrier interlining = damage risk. When a "long-distance" mover hands your shipment to a regional partner carrier, three things happen: (1) warehouse handoff with handling damage exposure, (2) different crew unloading + reloading without your inventory continuity, (3) extended timeline (7-14 days typical) so your shipment sits in storage.

Lost items at warehouse handoff. ~10% of long-distance moves report at least one missing item. Almost all missing items go missing at the carrier handoff stage — boxes get misplaced in regional warehouses, sometimes for weeks.

Mismatched moving date pressure. Buyers in Dallas often want to close + move-in on Friday. Sellers in Austin want to close + move-out on Thursday. With a 7-14 day interline schedule, you can't both happen. Same-crew Texas moves can be 24-48 hour pickup-to-delivery — which solves the closing-date math.

Why most local movers refuse statewide: their crews aren't equipped for overnight stays in distant cities. Most local-mover trucks aren't set up for 200-mile transits with safe overnight parking and driver hotel arrangements. So they refer the customer to a long-distance partner — and the interlining problem starts.

“The day customers stop using "long-distance movers" for Texas-to-Texas moves is the day Texas moving gets better. Our state isn't a country — it shouldn't take 10 days and 4 carrier handoffs to move from Austin to Houston.”

— Mike Stackable, Founder

How we handle it

The process.

Our process for Texas statewide moves:

1. Origin assessment. Our senior estimator does an in-home consultation at origin city (free, written estimate within 24 hours). For Texas moves we provide binding pricing — the price we quote is the price you pay. No "non-binding 110% rule" surprise charges at delivery.

2. Crew assignment. A 3-5 person crew (depending on home size) is assigned to your move. This is the same crew that packs your home at origin, drives the truck, and unloads at destination. No crew change between origin and destination.

3. Pre-move planning. We coordinate with both ends: origin building manager, destination HOA, COI filing if required at either end (typical 24-48 hour turnaround), parking permits for either truck location, elevator scheduling for apartment moves.

4. Pack day (1-3 days). For full-pack moves, our crew packs the entire household at origin. DIY pack option available — you save 30-40% on packing cost.

5. Load day. Crew loads the truck at origin. Inventory sheet created and signed. Truck departs the same day.

6. Transit (same day to 24 hours). Texas distances allow same-day pickup-and-delivery for moves under 250 miles. For 250-575 mile moves (Austin to El Paso, Dallas to El Paso), we typically run overnight: load Day 1, transit overnight, deliver Day 2 morning.

7. Delivery. Same crew that loaded unloads at destination. Standard service: boxes placed in correct rooms, furniture unwrapped, beds assembled, decor unwrapped. Premium service available: full unpacking, closet organization, kitchen setup, artwork placement.

8. Inventory check. Customer signs delivery confirmation after every numbered box is accounted for. Damage claims — if any — opened immediately at delivery (delayed claims are weaker).

Pricing factors

What moves the number.

01
Distance
Texas statewide moves are priced by combined labor + transit + truck-time, not by weight (the long-distance interstate model). Distance ranges: Austin to Houston (165 mi, same-day), Austin to Dallas (195 mi, same-day), Austin to San Antonio (80 mi, same-day local), Austin to Midland (330 mi, same-day or overnight), Austin to Lubbock (340 mi, overnight), Austin to El Paso (575 mi, overnight). Same-day moves: 1.5x local rate. Overnight moves: 2x local rate.
02
Home size + scope
1-2 bedroom: typically $2,500-4,500. 3-bedroom: $4,500-7,500. 4-bedroom: $6,500-10,500. 5+ bedroom or luxury: $10,000+. Packing scope (DIY vs hybrid vs full pack) affects total significantly.
03
Specialty items
Pianos, gun safes, hot tubs, pool tables, fine art, wine cellars, antique furniture — each adds a specialty line item. Texas statewide moves frequently include at least one specialty item.
04
Origin + destination access
High-rise apartments (elevator scheduling + freight elevator fees) add cost. HOA-required COIs (typical 24-48 hour filing) handled by our broker. Long carries from truck to home (50+ feet) add labor time.
05
Storage in transit
If closing dates don't align (e.g., move out Thursday but close on new home next Monday), climate-controlled storage at our Austin or Midland facility is line-itemed at $250-400/week.

Binding estimates. The price we quote is the price you pay. No surprise charges at delivery (the most common rogue-mover scam). For Texas statewide moves we provide binding pricing as our standard. Free written estimate within 24 hours of in-home consultation.

Common scenarios

What we actually see.

01
Austin to Houston relocation
Tech executive relocating from Austin to Houston for a new role at a Houston-based oil-and-gas company. 3-bedroom Austin home with mid-range contents + 1 piano. Same-day Friday pickup + 4 PM Friday Houston delivery. Estimated 5-6 hours of crew time at each end, 3 hours transit. Binding estimate: $4,800. No storage in transit needed. We do these every week.
02
Dallas to Austin tech-worker move
Family relocating from Dallas (Plano area) to Austin (Round Rock) for a tech industry role. 4-bedroom contents including 1 home office setup with multiple monitors. Same-day Saturday pickup + 8 PM Saturday Round Rock delivery. Photographs taken of home office cable layouts before disassembly. Binding estimate: $6,200.
03
Midland to Austin corporate relocation
Senior engineer leaving Diamondback Energy and relocating to Austin for an executive role at a tech company. 5-bedroom Midland home → 5-bedroom Westlake home. Overnight transit (truck departs Midland 7 PM, arrives Austin 7 AM). Full pack + full move + light unpacking. Binding estimate: $11,500. Includes wine cellar handling (~350 bottles).
04
Houston to Lubbock retirement move
Retiring couple downsizing from a Houston home to Lubbock (closer to grandchildren). 3-bedroom Houston → 2-bedroom Lubbock with significant downsizing (storage + donation handling). Overnight transit. Senior-friendly crew with patient unpacking. Binding estimate: $5,400.
05
El Paso to Austin relocation
Military veteran completing service in El Paso and relocating family to Austin. 4-bedroom home, contents include collectibles + reloading equipment. 575-mile overnight transit. Full pack + full move + unpacking. Binding estimate: $8,200.

Where we run this

Across Texas.

We operate Texas statewide moves from our Austin headquarters + 6 GBP locations.

Origin/destination coverage: - Austin (downtown, N Congress + Daniel Boone + Dexler + McNeil + Buda/Kyle): full coverage for moves originating or terminating in any Austin metro area - Dallas / Fort Worth / DFW metro: same-day Friday/Saturday/Sunday move-in - Houston / Greater Houston area: same-day move-in - San Antonio / South Texas: same-day move-in (Austin-San Antonio is 80 miles) - Midland / Odessa / Permian Basin (via our Odessa office at 6005 Eastridge Rd Suite 200 #G): same-day for 330-mile range - Lubbock / Panhandle: overnight, same-week move-in - El Paso / Far West Texas: overnight, same-week move-in - Corpus Christi / Coastal Bend: overnight or same-day depending on origin

Beyond Texas: for moves crossing state lines (Texas to other US states), we operate our long-distance specialist crew. Same crew origin-to-destination, no interlining. Operating lanes: California (Bay Area, LA, San Diego), Colorado (Denver, Front Range), Pacific NW (Seattle, Portland), Arizona (Phoenix, Tucson), New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida (Tampa region).

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Questions we get

About this move type.

What is a Texas statewide move?: A move within Texas state lines — Austin to Houston, Dallas to San Antonio, El Paso to Austin, etc. These moves are usually treated as "long-distance moves" by other movers (with all the interlining and timing problems that implies). We operate them as same-crew, same-day or overnight Texas-to-Texas moves with binding pricing and no carrier swaps.
How long does an Austin to Houston move take?: Same-day pickup and delivery is feasible. We typically load the truck in Austin in the morning (5-6 hours of crew time), drive to Houston in 3 hours, and unload in the afternoon (5-6 hours). Total elapsed time: 12-15 hours of crew work in a single day. For weekend moves, we recommend starting at 6 AM.
Can you do a same-day move from Austin to Dallas?: Yes. Austin to Dallas is 195 miles — drivable in 3 hours. Same-day pickup + transit + delivery is feasible for moves up to 3-bedroom. For larger moves (4-5 bedroom with full pack) we typically do overnight: load Friday, transit Friday evening, deliver Saturday morning.
How does Texas statewide moving differ from long-distance?: Long-distance moves (typically interstate) often involve "interlining" — the originating mover hands your shipment to a partner carrier for the transit, who hands it to a regional partner for delivery. This creates handoff damage risk, lost items, and 7-14 day timelines. We operate Texas statewide moves with same-crew, single-truck, end-to-end service. No carrier swaps.
Do you serve Lubbock and El Paso?: Yes. Austin to Lubbock (340 miles) and Austin to El Paso (575 miles) are routine Texas statewide lanes for us. These typically run overnight — load Day 1, transit overnight, deliver Day 2 morning. Same crew origin to destination.
How much does a Texas statewide move cost?: 1-2 bedroom: $2,500-4,500. 3-bedroom: $4,500-7,500. 4-bedroom: $6,500-10,500. 5+ bedroom or luxury: $10,000+. Distance, packing scope, and specialty items affect the total. Binding estimates within 24 hours of in-home consultation.
Can I move from Houston to Austin in one day?: Yes. Houston to Austin is 165 miles — same-day pickup + transit + delivery is standard for 1-3 bedroom moves. 4+ bedroom moves with full pack are typically overnight (load Saturday, deliver Sunday morning). Specifically common scenarios: oil-and-gas executives moving to Austin, families relocating for school year start.
What if my closing dates don't align?: We provide climate-controlled storage in transit. Common scenario: close-and-move-out at origin on a Friday, close-and-move-in at destination the following Monday. We hold the contents in storage over the weekend (or longer if needed). Storage line-itemed at $250-400/week depending on volume. We re-deliver within 24 hours of your move-in date confirmation.
Do you do commercial moves between Texas cities?: Yes. Office relocations between Texas cities are common — startups expanding from Austin to Dallas, oil-and-gas firms consolidating Houston offices, retail expansion. We operate dedicated commercial crews for office, retail, warehouse, and server-room moves. See /services/commercial-moving.
How do I get a Texas statewide moving estimate?: In-home consultation for Texas-area customers, virtual consultation for out-of-state. Estimate provided within 24 hours of consultation. Binding pricing — the price we quote is the price you pay. USDOT 2105156 · TxDMV 006568203C. Free written estimate.

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