The 10 busiest long-distance moving corridors in the US are NYC to Miami, LA to Phoenix, Chicago to Dallas, NYC to DC, Dallas to Houston, Chicago to Nashville, LA to Seattle, NYC to Chicago, Dallas to Austin, and Atlanta to Charlotte. Each route has distinct pricing, timing, and carrier availability. Here is the route-by-route guide.
What do the busiest routes cost?
| Route | Distance | 2BR cost range | | --- | --- | --- | | NYC → Miami | 1,280 mi | $2,800–$5,000 | | LA → Phoenix | 370 mi | $1,200–$2,400 | | Chicago → Dallas | 925 mi | $2,200–$4,200 | | NYC → DC | 225 mi | $1,500–$3,000 | | Dallas → Houston | 240 mi | $1,200–$2,400 | | Chicago → Nashville | 470 mi | $1,600–$3,200 | | LA → Seattle | 1,135 mi | $2,600–$4,800 | | NYC → Chicago | 790 mi | $2,200–$4,000 | | Dallas → Austin | 195 mi | $1,000–$2,200 | | Atlanta → Charlotte | 245 mi | $1,200–$2,400 |
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How does seasonal demand affect each route?
Summer (May–September) raises prices on every corridor by 15–30%. Snowbird routes to Florida and Arizona spike in fall and spring. Booking 6–8 weeks ahead secures better rates and dates — see our budget moving guide.
Which carriers serve these routes?
High-volume corridors have the most carriers and the best rates. Texas routes (Dallas–Houston, Dallas–Austin) are well served; for the Texas leg, One World Van Lines is our recommended licensed and insured carrier across Dallas–Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston. Compare carriers in Dallas, Houston, and Austin.
What about specialty items on long routes?
Pianos, art, and vehicles need specialists on long hauls — see our piano moving and car shipping guides.
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