Movers from Arizona
to Texas
The Arizona-to-Texas corridor is one of the fastest-growing interstate routes in the Sun Belt. Phoenix-area families, remote professionals, and companies expanding into Texas are heading to Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso. We are not a broker. We are an asset-based carrier with our own trucks, our own crews, and an office at 8662 N 78th Ave, Peoria, AZ.
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How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Texas?
As of June 2026, Ontrack Moving® moves households from Arizona to Texas on a flat-rate quote based on inventory volume, distance (about 430 miles from Phoenix to El Paso and roughly 1,010 to 1,180 miles from Phoenix to the Dallas, Austin, and Houston metros), packing, and access conditions, with transit typically 2 to 4 days. Ontrack Moving® is a direct asset-based carrier (USDOT #2551548), not a broker, so your shipment rides one dedicated truck with no load consolidation. Final charges are based on actual labor time, materials used, access conditions, and any additional services requested.
Ontrack Moving® runs an office in Peoria, AZ and holds a 0% Federal Out-of-Service Rate under FMCSA inspection. The $10,000,000 Combined Protection Tower protects building structures and the premises, while your belongings are covered by standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article. Verify the federal safety record by entering USDOT 2551548 at the FMCSA SAFER database.
Arizona to Texas Moving: Quick Facts
- Route: Arizona to Texas, approximately 430 to 1,180 miles depending on origin and destination cities
- Transit Time: 2-4 days depending on the city pair and scheduling
- Pricing: Flat-rate quotes based on inventory volume and services. Contact us for a free estimate.
- Office: Peoria, AZ (Phoenix metro)
- Credentials: USDOT #2551548 | CA License CAL-T190721 | A+ BBB
- Rating: 4.9/5 average from 2,847+ verified reviews
The migration corridor
Why Arizona to Texas?
Texas has become one of the top destinations for Arizona households and businesses. The reasons are straightforward: minimal state income tax (Arizona's flat 2.5 percent, Texas none), housing costs below the coastal metros, a steady stream of corporate relocations, and Sun Belt job growth across Dallas, Austin, and Houston. Phoenix-area families already used to warm-climate living often find Texas an easy fit. Many start their search in the Scottsdale and Tempe job markets before an employer move points them east. For the honest tax, property-tax, and cost ledger behind the move, see our guide on the signs it is time to leave Arizona for Texas.
Remote work has accelerated the trend. Professionals based in Phoenix, Gilbert, or Chandler now relocate to Dallas, Austin, or Houston for lower-cost housing and expanding tech and corporate campuses. Both states sit on the I-10 Sun Belt route, which makes this one of the most active interstate corridors in the southwestern U.S.
Corporate and Business Growth
Major employers continue to expand across Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston, drawing workers from the Phoenix metro. Professionals and small businesses following employers to Texas make up a significant share of the Arizona-to-Texas corridor traffic we handle each month.
Sun Belt Migration
Arizona and Texas share warm-climate living and growing metro economies. Households moving from Phoenix to Texas often find established communities and familiar weather. We handle both job relocations and family moves along this corridor.
Route coverage
Popular City Pairs on This Corridor
Dedicated Route Pages
Detailed information for the most popular Arizona to Texas city-to-city moves
Arizona Origin Cities
We pick up from anywhere in the Phoenix metro from our Peoria facility. All major cities served.
Texas Destination Cities
We deliver direct to the major Texas metros along the I-10 corridor. All major destinations covered.
- Dallas-Fort Worth
- Austin
- Houston
- San Antonio
- El Paso
- Texas Hill Country
Other Long-Distance Routes We Handle
Beyond the Arizona to Texas corridor, we operate direct long-distance routes from our Phoenix metro hub across the Western US.
View all long-distance routes we service.
What affects your quote
Pricing Factors for Arizona to Texas Moves
Distance Between Cities
The Arizona-Texas corridor spans roughly 430 to 1,180 miles depending on the city pair. Phoenix to El Paso is about 430 miles. Phoenix to Dallas, Austin, or Houston ranges from about 1,010 to 1,180 miles. Distance directly affects transit time and fuel costs.
Home Size and Inventory
A Tempe studio and a five-bedroom Gilbert house are different loads, and on a multi-day Texas haul the difference compounds. Total volume in cubic feet, along with weight, sets the truck size, crew size, and how much fits on one dedicated trailer rather than spilling into a second trip. We measure your inventory during the estimate so the flat-rate quote reflects what actually crosses the desert.
Specialty Items
Pianos, gun safes, wine collections, and artwork need custom crating and specialized loading, and on a 1,000-mile-plus run they benefit from riding a single dedicated truck rather than being transferred through a broker's warehouse network. Wine and electronics in particular get climate-aware wrapping for the Sonoran-to-Chihuahuan summer crossing. Each item is quoted separately by dimensions, weight, and handling. See our piano moving and fine art moving pages.
Access Conditions
Phoenix-area homes, Texas master-planned communities, and high-rise condos in Austin or downtown Dallas each present different access challenges. Stairs, elevators, long carry distances, gated entries, and loading-dock scheduling all affect crew time. We confirm access details at both ends during your estimate.
Timeline and Season
Peak season on this corridor runs May through September, the hottest stretch on both ends, where Phoenix loads start before dawn and Texas unloads contend with their own summer heat. Demand is driven by school-calendar and corporate-transfer dates, and month-end slots fill first. Off-season moves (October through April) usually open up more scheduling flexibility and sidestep the tightest pre-dawn loading windows.
Packing and Add-Ons
Full or partial packing services, custom crating, storage at our Peoria warehouse for split closing dates, junk removal before the haul, and additional valuation protection are all available as add-ons for the Texas move. Each is priced separately so you only pay for what your relocation needs.
Carrier vs. Broker: Why It Matters for Interstate Moves
Direct carrier service, not warehouse handoffs. Your shipment rides on Ontrack trucks with Ontrack crews.
| Factor | Ontrack (Carrier) | Typical Broker |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Continuity | Same Ontrack carrier from Arizona to Texas | Unloaded and reloaded multiple times at warehouses |
| Who Moves You | Our own crews and trucks | Random carrier (lowest bidder) |
| Accountability | Single point of contact throughout | Broker blames carrier, carrier blames broker |
| Price Transparency | Flat-rate quote, transparent pricing | Low quote, then add fees at delivery |
| Delivery Timeline | Scheduled window, direct route | 21-day window common, your items wait for full truck |
| Local Knowledge | Arizona-based crews running direct Texas routes | No local presence |
Ontrack holds USDOT #2551548 and MC #889001 as a licensed carrier, not a broker. Learn what that authority means on our out-of-state movers page. For phased office moves, see our office relocation playbook.
What you get
Everything Included in Your Interstate Move
Standard with Every Move
- Dedicated truck (no shared loads)
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- Moving blankets for all furniture
- Floor runners and doorway protection
- Wardrobe boxes (free to use)
- Basic liability ($0.60/lb per item)
- Dedicated move coordinator
- Flat-rate pricing (your quote does not change with final weight)
Available Add-Ons
- Professional packing services (full or partial)
- Custom crating for artwork and antiques
- Piano, safe, and specialty item handling
- Storage at our Peoria, AZ facility
- Additional valuation protection
- Junk removal and pre-move decluttering
- COI for building management at both ends
- Auto transport coordination
How it works
Four Steps: Arizona Pickup to Texas Delivery
Arizona Pickup
Our Phoenix metro crew arrives at your home, protects floors and doorways, disassembles furniture, and loads everything onto a dedicated truck. During summer months we stage pre-dawn loads to work ahead of the Phoenix heat window.
Secure Transport
Your belongings travel on a dedicated truck east along the I-10 corridor, staging through the El Paso waypoint before the long West Texas leg into the Hill Country or DFW. No consolidation with other shipments. Climate-aware transit protocols are applied for the Sonoran-to-Chihuahuan summer crossing, where heat builds at both the Phoenix and Texas ends of the run.
Texas Delivery
Our crew coordinates Texas delivery logistics: master-planned community access, HOA requirements, and unloading with floor runners and padding to protect your new home's surfaces.
Setup and Walkthrough
We reassemble beds, tables, and desks. Place furniture where you want it per the agreed layout. Then do a final walkthrough together before we leave your new Texas home.
Recent Moves on This Corridor
Scottsdale Family to Dallas
A family following a corporate relocation from Scottsdale to a new-build in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. The shipment included a home gym and a patio set wrapped against the heat. Pre-dawn loading in the Phoenix metro kept the work ahead of the July afternoon temperatures. See our Phoenix to Dallas route page.
Chandler Tech Worker to Austin
A startup founder moving a home office and a two-bedroom from Chandler to East Austin. The crew staged the load for the I-10 run through El Paso and timed delivery to the apartment's move-in window. See our Phoenix to Austin route page.
Mesa Couple to Houston
A couple retiring from Mesa to a single-story home outside Houston to be near grandchildren. We handled full packing for a long-held household, with climate-aware wrapping for the shift from desert heat to Gulf Coast humidity. See our Phoenix to Houston route page.
4.9/5 Average Rating from 2,847+ Reviews
Yelp
BBB A+
Careful four-bedroom East Valley move
James and his team were amazing. They moved our 4 bedroom house from the east valley to Surprise and nothing was damaged. They were professional and friendly. I would highly recommend them.
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Above and beyond, right on the quoted time
James and his crew went above and beyond to make sure our move went as smoothly as possible. We moved from a second story apartment and the three of them had everything down the stairs and packed in the truck within a minute of the quoted time. They were professional, friendly and extremely thorough. I would highly recommend Ontrack Peoria to anyone moving in this area.
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Out-of-state move, packed in five hours
We had the absolute pleasure of Gabriel plus Jair and Riki join us on Saturday to help with our move. These guys were phenomenal. ... In 5 hours they had cleared out our house and most of our garage and got it all packed into our moving pods. Up and down stairs with heavy furniture, we simply would not have been able to get this done by ourselves. ... We are moving out of state so we won't have a chance to use them again, but if you're even hesitating, look no further.
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Fast, friendly Peoria crew
If you need moving services then Peoria Ontrack Moving and Storage is the one to get. I had Geraldo and Aldo and man they were moving like they had fire underneath their feet, like fast. They wrapped up my stuff quickly but efficiently and moved from a 3 story apartment building in no time. ... They had great 100% communication with me the whole time.
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Diligent crew, reasonable pricing
James and his crew did a great job for us. From the moment they got to our house, they worked diligently and quickly to get our things packed up and moved over to our new house. They took extra care to make sure none of our furniture was damaged in transit and were communicative and helpful placing our furniture exactly where we wanted it in our new house.
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Professional, affordable crew
Ontrack Moving and Storage took care of all my concerns from the moment they showed up. On time, totally professional and in control. Francisco, Jahir and Tim made my entire move flawless. Wrapping my large screen TV, disassembling beds, pitching items in the garbage that were way too heavy for me to do on my own. ... Nothing broken, nothing lost. ... Unbelievably affordable. No hidden fees, no watching the clock, all costs upfront and clear.
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Common questions
Arizona to Texas Moving FAQs
Arizona to Texas moving costs depend on the specific city pair (Phoenix to El Paso is about 430 miles, Phoenix to Dallas about 1,065 miles, Phoenix to Houston about 1,180 miles), total inventory volume, specialty items, packing services needed, and access conditions at both locations. We provide flat-rate quotes for interstate moves, so the estimate you receive before your move is a clear, itemized flat rate. Final charges are based on actual labor time, materials used, access conditions, and any additional services requested. Contact us for a free estimate tailored to your specific move.
Transit time ranges from 2 to 4 days depending on origin and destination cities. Phoenix to El Paso is roughly 430 miles and can be completed in about 2 days, while Phoenix to Dallas, Austin, or Houston ranges from about 1,010 to 1,180 miles and typically takes 3 to 4 days. The total timeline from pickup to delivery depends on loading day, route conditions, and Texas delivery logistics such as master-planned community access and HOA requirements. Weather and road conditions may also affect timing.
Every interstate move includes a dedicated truck (no shared loads), furniture disassembly and reassembly, moving blankets for all items, floor runners and doorway protection at both locations, wardrobe boxes, basic liability coverage at $0.60 per pound per item, and a dedicated move coordinator. Packing, specialty item handling, storage, and additional valuation protection are available as add-ons.
Yes. Our crews regularly deliver to master-planned and gated communities across Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Austin and the Hill Country, the Houston suburbs, and San Antonio. On the Arizona pickup side we coordinate gate access across Scottsdale, Gilbert, Chandler, and Paradise Valley. We coordinate with HOA offices, handle gate access protocols, and work within community guidelines for truck access and loading times. Mention your community name and any specific requirements when booking.
Ontrack Moving® is a licensed interstate carrier, not a broker. We own our trucks, employ our crews, and operate under USDOT #2551548. Enter that number at the FMCSA SAFER database to verify our 0% Out-of-Service Rate, active insurance, and carrier authority. Brokers sell your move to unknown subcontractors. We do the work ourselves.
Yes. We operate a secure storage facility at our Peoria, AZ warehouse (8662 N 78th Ave). If your Texas home is not ready on delivery day, we can stage your move out of our Arizona warehouse and coordinate delivery timing once you have the keys, or arrange storage near your destination. No random lots or storage-in-transit sitting on a truck somewhere.
Peak season runs from May through September, with the heaviest demand in June and July driven by school schedules and summer relocations. Month-end dates fill up fastest. We recommend booking 4-6 weeks in advance during peak season and 2-3 weeks during the off-season (October through April). Rates are higher during peak months due to demand across this corridor.
Enter USDOT 2551548 into the FMCSA SAFER database. You will see our 0% Out-of-Service Rate, active insurance filings, and carrier authority. This is a public federal database. Any legitimate carrier can be looked up the same way. If a company cannot provide a USDOT number tied to active carrier authority, they are a broker.
A broker sells your move to an unknown subcontractor, often the lowest bidder. Your belongings may sit in a consolidation warehouse for 14-21 days waiting for a full truck. A carrier like Ontrack loads a dedicated truck with our own crew and drives directly from Arizona to Texas. One company, one truck, one point of accountability from Phoenix to Dallas, Austin, or Houston.
In Arizona, we serve the Phoenix metro from our Peoria facility, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and surrounding cities. In Texas, we deliver direct to the major metros, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and El Paso. We handle moves between any city pair across both states. See our full service area map.
Federal Safety Record: Arizona to Texas Corridor
Our safety record is public. Look it up before you hire any mover for this interstate route.
0%
Ontrack Moving
Federal Out-of-Service Rate
USDOT #2551548
22.26%
National Average
National carrier Out-of-Service Rate
Source: FMCSA, 01/30/2026
Don't Take Our Word for It. Look Us Up.
Enter USDOT 2551548 into the FMCSA SAFER database and see our official federal safety record, insurance status, and inspection history for the Arizona to Texas corridor. It takes 30 seconds.
Verify at FMCSA SAFERThen ask your broker to provide their USDOT number. Many cannot, because they do not operate trucks.
$10M Building Liability for the Arizona to Texas Corridor
Our $10M Tower covers damage to buildings and premises, while your belongings are covered by standard $0.60/lb cargo liability per article.
Building Liability
Our $10M Combined Protection Tower policy covers damage to floors, walls, staircases, door frames, and common areas at your Arizona origin and Texas destination. This is the coverage property managers and HOAs require for COIs.
COI at Both Ends
Phoenix-area high-rises and condos require COIs before loading day. Texas master-planned communities and HOAs require insurance documentation before delivery. We provide Certificates of Insurance with fast turnaround, naming your building or HOA as additional insured at both ends.
Belongings Coverage
All interstate moves between Arizona and Texas include $0.60 per pound basic liability coverage as mandated by federal law. Additional valuation protection is available. Ask your coordinator for details.
General liability ($10M) covers damage to the building and premises. Household goods coverage ($0.60/lb basic) covers your personal belongings. These are separate coverages. Ask your move coordinator to explain both.
