Austin to Houston Movers

Moving from the Hill Country to the Bayou City? Elite Star Movers helps families and businesses in Austin, Buda, Kyle, San Antonio, and nearby communities relocate to Houston and its suburbs. It’s a short trip on the map, but Houston’s size, traffic, and humidity call for a well-planned move.

We’re a family owned and operated moving company based in Buda, Texas, with more than 10 years of experience. Your Houston move is handled under our Texas state license, backed by Quality Service Guaranteed, and covered by our flat-rate price guarantee on long-distance moves.

Getting from Austin to Houston

Houston is about 165 miles east of Austin. There are two main ways to get there, and the better one depends on where in Houston you’re going:

• US-290 east: through Elgin, Giddings, Brenham, and Hempstead, arriving on Houston’s northwest side. A good fit for Cypress, Jersey Village, the Heights, and northwest Houston.
• SH-71 to I-10: east through Bastrop, La Grange, and Columbus, joining I-10 toward Katy, the Energy Corridor, and west Houston.
• Distance: roughly 160–190 miles, depending on your start and destination within each metro.
• Inside Houston: I-610 (the Loop), Beltway 8, and the Grand Parkway (SH-99) ring the city, and we time arrivals to avoid the worst rush hours.

Humidity, Storms, and Hurricane Season

Houston is hot and humid for much of the year, and summer afternoons often bring heavy downpours. Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, so if you’re moving in late summer or early fall, watch the tropical forecast and stay flexible. Street flooding after heavy rain can happen quickly in parts of the city, so we keep an eye on conditions on your move day. October through April tends to be the most pleasant time to move.

Humidity is also hard on belongings. We wrap upholstered furniture, wood pieces, and electronics carefully, and we suggest unpacking mattresses and fabric items promptly once you arrive.

Know Your Price Up Front

With our flat-rate price guarantee on long-distance moves, you’ll know what your Austin to Houston move costs before moving day, even if Houston traffic slows the trip. Every job also carries our promise of Quality Service Guaranteed. The specific flat rate and what it covers are confirmed in your written quote, which is built from the inventory you send us.

Why Houston-Bound Customers Choose Elite Star

• Family owned and operated: A Buda family business that treats your home like ours.
• An owner who works moves: Hands-on in the field and involved in estimates.
• State-licensed and insured: TXDMV #007098595c, insured on every job.
• Screened and awarded: BBB-registered; HomeAdvisor Elite Service, Top Rated, and Best of 2018.
• Experience with every kind of home: Apartments, townhomes, family houses, and offices.

Included in Your Austin to Houston Move

• Full packing of your home or partial packing for fragile items, with materials available
• Moisture-conscious wrapping for upholstery, wood furniture, mirrors, and electronics
• Disassembly and reassembly of beds, tables, and other large pieces
• Loading, unloading, and placement in the right rooms, including multi-story townhomes
• Unpacking help on request
• Upright and grand piano moves
• Commercial and office relocations to the Houston area

Quotes and Scheduling

1. Request a quote. Submit your inventory on our quote page or call us with your Houston-area address and moving dates.
2. Review your estimate. We email an estimated quote, with the flat rate for your move. Larger homes can schedule a free in-home estimate.
3. Book your move. We confirm your date and plan the route and arrival window around Houston traffic.
4. Move day. We pack (if you’ve asked), load, make the drive east, and unload at your new home.

Houston Move Planning Timeline

Eight weeks before

• Get your quote and reserve your date, especially for summer or end-of-month moves.
• Look up the flood zone and drainage history of any home you’re considering.
• Start decluttering, and set aside items to sell or donate.

Four weeks before

• Choose a retail electric provider (much of the Houston area has a deregulated electricity market) and set up water and internet.
• Ask your building or HOA about elevator reservations, loading docks, move hours, and truck parking.
• Book any services you’ll need right away at the new home, like pest control or A/C service.

One week before

• Pack an essentials bag with medications, documents, chargers, and a change of clothes.
• Check the weather, including the tropics during hurricane season, and keep your phone handy for updates from us.
• Empty and defrost the refrigerator, and drain gas from lawn equipment.

Pianos and Heavy Items

Pianos are heavy, top-heavy, and sensitive, and Houston’s three-story townhomes make some deliveries tricky. Our crews have the experience and equipment to move uprights and grands, and we’ll check the stairs, turns, and doorways at your new home before move day. Coastal humidity is similar to or higher than Austin’s, so let a piano settle for a couple of weeks before tuning.

Tips for Moving Into the Houston Area

Neighborhoods and suburbs

Inside the Loop, the Heights, Montrose, Midtown, Rice Military, and Bellaire are popular. Galleria/Uptown and the Texas Medical Center area have many high-rises. Families often look at Katy, Cypress, Sugar Land, Pearland, The Woodlands, Spring, Kingwood, League City, and Fulshear.

Townhomes and tight stairs

Many newer Houston homes, especially in Rice Military, the Heights, and Midtown, are narrow three-story townhomes with tight staircases and garage-level entries. Measure large furniture and send us photos so we can plan what goes up the stairs and how.

High-rises and master-planned communities

High-rise buildings typically require a reserved freight elevator and a certificate of insurance. Master-planned communities in Katy, Cypress, and The Woodlands often have HOA rules about truck parking and move hours.

Exploring other routes? Visit our Austin to Dallas movers and Austin to Atlanta movers pages, or see our long distance moving page. Moving within the city? Our Austin movers are ready to help.

Austin to Houston Moving FAQs

How far is Houston from Austin?

Houston is about 165 miles east of Austin. The two main routes are US-290 east to northwest Houston, or SH-71 east to I-10 toward Katy and west Houston.

Is there a flat-rate price for an Austin to Houston move?

Yes. Austin to Houston moves are covered by our flat-rate price guarantee on long-distance moves, and our work is backed by Quality Service Guaranteed. The flat rate and what it covers are confirmed in your written quote.

Should I worry about hurricane season?

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. If you move during that time, watch the tropical forecast and stay flexible. October through April is usually the most comfortable time to move to Houston.

Can you move furniture into a three-story townhome?

Yes. We regularly move furniture up tight staircases. Send us measurements and photos of the stairs so we can plan the right crew and approach.

Do you move pianos to Houston?

Yes. Our crews move upright and grand pianos and check stairs, turns, and doorways at your new home ahead of time.

Are you licensed and insured for Texas moves?

Yes. Your Houston move stays within Texas and is handled under our state license, TXDMV #007098595c. We are insured, BBB-registered, and screened by HomeAdvisor.

Request Your Austin to Houston Moving Quote

Let’s get you to the Bayou City. Get a free quote online or call (512) 358-7827. You can also call toll-free at (888) 368-4689 or email info@elitestarmovers.com.