Cost data
What moving between states actually costs.
Full-service cost ranges for the 50 interstate corridors Americans move along most — computed with the same disclosed model as our cost calculator, not scraped from lead-gen quotes. Every range is a planning ballpark: your weight, dates, and access details move the real number.
Top 50 interstate moving corridors: cost table
Both ranges are full-service (movers load, drive, and unload). A 1-bedroom assumes ~1,500 lbs of household goods; a 3-bedroom assumes ~6,000 lbs. Drive time is the corridor distance at a 55 mph highway average — useful for planning a DIY or hybrid version of the same move.
| From | To | Distance | 1BR full-service | 3BR full-service | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Texas (deep dive) | 1,309 mi | $4,523–$9,245 | $5,873–$11,945 | ~24 hrs |
| New York | Florida | 1,069 mi | $3,923–$8,045 | $5,273–$10,745 | ~19 hrs |
| California | Arizona | 487 mi | $2,468–$5,135 | $3,818–$7,835 | ~9 hrs |
| New York | New Jersey | 199 mi | $1,748–$3,695 | $3,098–$6,395 | ~4 hrs |
| California | Nevada | 220 mi | $1,800–$3,800 | $3,150–$6,500 | ~4 hrs |
| California | Washington | 729 mi | $3,073–$6,345 | $4,423–$9,045 | ~13 hrs |
| New York | Pennsylvania | 185 mi | $1,713–$3,625 | $3,063–$6,325 | ~3 hrs |
| California | Oregon | 499 mi | $2,498–$5,195 | $3,848–$7,895 | ~9 hrs |
| Texas | California | 1,309 mi | $4,523–$9,245 | $5,873–$11,945 | ~24 hrs |
| Florida | Georgia | 295 mi | $1,988–$4,175 | $3,338–$6,875 | ~5 hrs |
| New Jersey | Florida | 926 mi | $3,565–$7,330 | $4,915–$10,030 | ~17 hrs |
| New York | Connecticut | 171 mi | $1,678–$3,555 | $3,028–$6,255 | ~3 hrs |
| California | Florida | 2,214 mi | $6,785–$13,770 | $8,135–$16,470 | ~40 hrs |
| Illinois | Indiana | 155 mi | $1,638–$3,475 | $2,988–$6,175 | ~3 hrs |
| Illinois | Texas | 781 mi | $3,203–$6,605 | $4,553–$9,305 | ~14 hrs |
| Illinois | Florida | 892 mi | $3,480–$7,160 | $4,830–$9,860 | ~16 hrs |
| New York | North Carolina | 551 mi | $2,628–$5,455 | $3,978–$8,155 | ~10 hrs |
| California | Colorado | 763 mi | $3,158–$6,515 | $4,508–$9,215 | ~14 hrs |
| California | Idaho | 564 mi | $2,660–$5,520 | $4,010–$8,220 | ~10 hrs |
| Washington | Texas | 1,695 mi | $5,488–$11,175 | $6,838–$13,875 | ~31 hrs |
| Colorado | Texas | 709 mi | $3,023–$6,245 | $4,373–$8,945 | ~13 hrs |
| California | Utah | 447 mi | $2,368–$4,935 | $3,718–$7,635 | ~8 hrs |
| Virginia | North Carolina | 167 mi | $1,668–$3,535 | $3,018–$6,235 | ~3 hrs |
| Massachusetts | New Hampshire | 99 mi | $1,557–$3,324 | $2,971–$6,152 | ~2 hrs |
| Massachusetts | Florida | 1,119 mi | $4,048–$8,295 | $5,398–$10,995 | ~20 hrs |
| Pennsylvania | Florida | 885 mi | $3,463–$7,125 | $4,813–$9,825 | ~16 hrs |
| New Jersey | Pennsylvania | 150 mi | $1,625–$3,450 | $2,975–$6,150 | ~3 hrs |
| Maryland | Virginia | 116 mi | $1,549–$3,298 | $2,908–$6,017 | ~2 hrs |
| Virginia | Florida | 685 mi | $2,963–$6,125 | $4,313–$8,825 | ~12 hrs |
| Georgia | Florida | 295 mi | $1,988–$4,175 | $3,338–$6,875 | ~5 hrs |
| Texas | Florida | 929 mi | $3,573–$7,345 | $4,923–$10,045 | ~17 hrs |
| Texas | Colorado | 709 mi | $3,023–$6,245 | $4,373–$8,945 | ~13 hrs |
| Texas | Oklahoma | 307 mi | $2,018–$4,235 | $3,368–$6,935 | ~6 hrs |
| Arizona | Texas | 842 mi | $3,355–$6,910 | $4,705–$9,610 | ~15 hrs |
| Nevada | California | 220 mi | $1,800–$3,800 | $3,150–$6,500 | ~4 hrs |
| Ohio | Florida | 823 mi | $3,308–$6,815 | $4,658–$9,515 | ~15 hrs |
| Michigan | Florida | 1,063 mi | $3,908–$8,015 | $5,258–$10,715 | ~19 hrs |
| Minnesota | Arizona | 1,259 mi | $4,398–$8,995 | $5,748–$11,695 | ~23 hrs |
| Washington | Oregon | 230 mi | $1,825–$3,850 | $3,175–$6,550 | ~4 hrs |
| Oregon | Washington | 230 mi | $1,825–$3,850 | $3,175–$6,550 | ~4 hrs |
| North Carolina | South Carolina | 143 mi | $1,604–$3,407 | $2,950–$6,099 | ~3 hrs |
| South Carolina | North Carolina | 143 mi | $1,603–$3,404 | $2,947–$6,094 | ~3 hrs |
| Missouri | Kansas | 312 mi | $2,030–$4,260 | $3,380–$6,960 | ~6 hrs |
| Tennessee | Florida | 559 mi | $2,648–$5,495 | $3,998–$8,195 | ~10 hrs |
| Georgia | Tennessee | 275 mi | $1,938–$4,075 | $3,288–$6,775 | ~5 hrs |
| Florida | Texas | 929 mi | $3,573–$7,345 | $4,923–$10,045 | ~17 hrs |
| New York | California | 2,330 mi | $7,075–$14,350 | $8,425–$17,050 | ~42 hrs |
| Pennsylvania | New Jersey | 150 mi | $1,625–$3,450 | $2,975–$6,150 | ~3 hrs |
| Ohio | Texas | 1,049 mi | $3,873–$7,945 | $5,223–$10,645 | ~19 hrs |
| Wisconsin | Illinois | 315 mi | $2,038–$4,275 | $3,388–$6,975 | ~6 hrs |
How these numbers are computed
Every figure in the table is generated by the same engine as our moving cost calculator; nothing is scraped from quote marketplaces or paid placements. The model: great-circle distance between each state's population centroid; industry rule-of-thumb shipment weights by bedroom count (1,500 lbs for 1BR, 6,000 lbs for 3BR, per AMSA and van-line published guidance); and conservative 2026 full-service rate bands covering per-mile line-haul, per-pound handling, and base charges (fuel surcharge, basic valuation). City-pair distance inside a state, building access, packing service, storage-in-transit, and season all move real quotes — treat these as the planning ballpark, then get written binding estimates from licensed carriers.
The corridor list itself is editorial: the 50 origin–destination pairs Americans most commonly move along, drawn from U.S. Census ACS state-to-state migration flow patterns and our own search demand. It is not a ranking of cheapest or best moves.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move from one state to another?
A full-service interstate move typically runs $1,500–$3,500 for a 1-bedroom and $4,000–$10,000+ for a 3-bedroom home, driven mostly by distance and shipment weight. The table above shows computed ranges for the 50 busiest corridors; use the cost calculator for your exact pair and home size.
How are these corridor cost ranges calculated?
Each range comes from the same model as our cost calculator: great-circle distance between state population centroids, industry rule-of-thumb shipment weights by bedroom count (1,500 lbs for a 1BR, 6,000 lbs for a 3BR), and conservative 2026 full-service rate bands for per-mile, per-pound, and base charges. Ranges are ballpark planning figures, not quotes.
What is the cheapest way to move out of state?
Ranked by cost: DIY truck rental is cheapest (40–70% below full-service), followed by moving containers, then freight trailers, then hybrid moves (you pack, pros drive), with full-service movers at the top. The savings shrink on very long hauls once fuel, lodging, and your own days of driving are counted.
Why do quotes for the same interstate move vary so much?
Three legitimate reasons: scope (packing, valuation coverage, stairs, and storage are included in some quotes and not others), carrier type (van-line agents quote line-haul rates while independents quote flat or hourly), and estimate type — a non-binding estimate can legally rise at delivery, which is why we recommend binding or not-to-exceed estimates from FMCSA-licensed carriers only.
Do interstate movers need a license?
Yes. Any mover transporting household goods across state lines must hold active FMCSA operating authority and a USDOT number, verifiable in seconds at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov. Check the complaint record too — our mover-licensing hub links every state regulator and the federal databases.