Virginia to Texas
Moving from Virginia to Texas
Reviewers who moved from Virginia to Texas paid a median $6,100. 17,996 people made the move in 2024, and 15,476 went the other way. Arlington to San Antonio, the most common run in our file, is 1,598 miles.
Anthony BaleMoving industry professional, author and writerReviewed 23 September 2026
Reviewers paid
$6,100
median, 31 priced reviews
Moved last year
17,996
VA to TX, 2024
Typical drive
1,598 mi
Arlington to San Antonio
Cost of living
-4.0%
TX vs VA, US = 100
Sources: Haulest licensed review file (MoveAdvisor), 21 Sept 2026 (reviewer-reported); US Census Bureau, ACS state-to-state migration, 2024; OSRM on OpenStreetMap data (driving route); BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
What it costs
Virginia to Texas moving cost
Across 31 priced reviews of moves from Virginia to Texas, the median was $6,100 and the middle half paid $2,000 to $10,960. Home sizes and distances are mixed; the table below is by size.
Planning ranges for 1,000–2,000 miles moves, by home size, as of September 2026. Research fallback, not a first-party median and not a bid.
| Home size | Full-service range |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200–$4,000 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,000–$5,200 |
| 2 bedroom | $4,000–$7,200 |
| 3 bedroom | $5,400–$9,400 |
| 4+ bedroom | $7,000–$12,000 |
Source: Haulest research bands, September 2026 (band set by the Arlington to San Antonio drive).
Live numbers: US on-highway diesel $5.60 per gallon for the week of 2026-08-31 (EIA weekly US on-highway diesel via FRED GASDESW). A fuel surcharge on a long lane follows the diesel line; ask how the mover sets it.
Recent reviews
People who moved Virginia to Texas
5 of 5 · 21 Mar 2026 · reported $6,500
“I recently completed a move from Virginia to Texas with AMB Moving & Storage Inc., and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. From the initial quote to final delivery, everything was handled with professionalism and attention to detail. The team was reliable, showed up on time, and kept…”
1 of 5 · 8 Nov 2025 · reported $6,100
“CHOOSE ANOTHER COMPANY. I booked moving services in May for a Move on July 28 for about $3900. I ensured they knew I had several mirrored, bulky/heavy items. On day of pickup they contracted with Jackson Movers to pack and load my items. Jackson Movers dissolved the business in TX and filed…”
5 of 5 · 26 Jun 2025 · reported $8,000
“Had an outstanding experience with JK Moving Services for my recent move from VA to TX, and I can't recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless, on schedule, and professional. Dustie Fisher, the move coordinator, is very professional and communicated with me…”
What went wrong on this run: of 31 reviews, 55% mention damage and 32% a delay or a no-show. Reviewer-reported, counted by phrase.
Who makes this move
Virginia taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages.
Census traffic both ways. ACS 2024 counts 17,996 people who moved from Virginia to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 4,841. The other way, 15,476 people moved from Texas to Virginia. The two counts are the size of each flow, and they do not explain why any household left.
Prices and wage tax. BEA price parity for 2024 sets the US at 100. Virginia reads 101.1 and Texas reads 97.1, so the index is lower in Texas than in Virginia. Virginia taxes wages. Texas does not tax wages. This note states the difference and does not give a rate.
What the job looks like
This lane has 31 reviews in our file, a small sample.
The common run. The most common run in our file is Arlington to San Antonio, 1,598 miles, about 29 hours of driving. A drive of that length takes more than one day on the road. Delivery is a window set on the order for service, and that window is the date range you should plan around.
How the price is built. Long-distance moves are priced by weight and miles, and the reviews mix home sizes and distances. Across 31 priced reviews the median reported price is $6,100, and the middle half runs from $2,000 to $10,960. Call that a spread of jobs, not one bill for every house. The moving cost page shows how weight and miles enter the price.
What reviews flag. This lane has 31 reviews in our file, a small sample. Of those reviews, 55% mention damage and 32% mention a delay or a no-show. Read the shares with that small sample in mind. Damage and a missed window are the two problems the file actually records.
Before you book
On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate.
Carrier checks. Interstate household moves need a mover with an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. Check the number before you sign with the license lookup. Haulest is not a carrier and does not haul the goods. If the authority is missing, pick a different mover.
The 110 percent rule. Ask for a binding estimate or a not-to-exceed estimate so the ceiling is known before load day. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Read the 110 percent rule before you treat a low bid as the final bill.
Window and deposit. Get the delivery window in writing on the order for service, with both the start date and the end date shown. Deposit terms should say how much is due, when it is due, and what happens if you cancel. The deposit guide covers what to read before you pay. A spoken window is not the same as a written one.
Leaving Virginia, arriving in Texas.
| Virginia | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US = 100) | 101.1 | 97.1 |
| Median home sale price | $499,300 | $356,100 |
| Median days on market | 28 | 56 |
| State income tax on wages | Taxes wages | No tax on wages |
| People who moved in 2024 | 15,476 arrived from Texas | 17,996 arrived from Virginia |
Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024; Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage, read 22 Sept 2026; State revenue departments (wage tax, 2026); US Census Bureau, ACS, 2024.
When to go: in Virginia, the busiest month for home sales over the last year was Jun 2025 and the quietest was Jan 2026. Movers fill up on the same calendar. Check your date.
Source: Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage (Virginia homes sold by month).
Ask out loud
Questions people ask
- How many people moved from Virginia to Texas?
- Census ACS 2024 counts 17,996 people who moved from Virginia to Texas, with a margin of plus or minus 4,841. The other way, 15,476 people moved from Texas to Virginia. Those figures show the size of each flow, and they do not say why people moved.
- What is the median reported price on this run?
- Across 31 priced reviews the median reported price is $6,100, and the middle half runs from $2,000 to $10,960. The file has 31 reviews, a small sample. Prices mix home sizes and distances, so the median is not your quote.
- How long is the most common Virginia to Texas run?
- The most common run in our file is Arlington to San Antonio, 1,598 miles, about 29 hours of driving. A drive of that length takes more than one day on the road. Delivery is a window set on the order for service.
- How often do reviews mention damage or a delay?
- Of the reviews in our file, 55% mention damage and 32% mention a delay or a no-show. This lane has 31 reviews, a small sample. Read the shares with that small sample in mind.
- What should I confirm before I book?
- The mover needs an active USDOT number and FMCSA household-goods authority. On a non-binding estimate the mover must deliver on payment of 110 percent of the estimate. Get the delivery window and the deposit terms in writing.
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About Anthony Bale
A moving industry professional, author and writer. Anthony has been at different positions in the industry for the last 10 years, gaining significant knowledge on the relocation process. He himself has moved 6 times already, which helped him explore the other side of the moving process.
At Haulest he writes the US cost, hiring, and rights pages, reading the licensed review file every week so the numbers on the page are the numbers people reported.
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