Athens, GA → Edinburg, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Athens to Edinburg

About 1,212 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,050–$7,510, delivery in 3–7 days, 312 carriers on the Athens side and 307 in Edinburg.

1,212 miroad distance
21 h 36 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,050–$7,5102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Athens, Georgia
To: Edinburg, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,212 miles (1,028 straight-line)
Drive time: 21 h 36 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 312 (166 interstate)
Movers at destination: 307 (188 interstate)

Reverse: Edinburg → Athens

Moving from Athens to Edinburg is a long-distance move of roughly 1,212 road miles, heading southwest from Georgia to Texas.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,050 to $7,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 36 min.

On the Athens side there are 312 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (166 of them authorized for interstate work), and 307 around Edinburg (188 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Edinburg.

Athens has a population of about 128,612 and Edinburg about 110,700. Edinburg is the denser city (2,243 people per square mile versus 1,095 in Athens), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Athens to Edinburg

Full-service estimate for 1,212 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,020	$2,460	$3,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,030	$3,690	$4,500
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,050	$6,150	$7,510
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,070	$9,850	$12,010
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,100	$13,540	$16,520

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,700–$2,390

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,100–$3,090

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,050–$7,510

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Athens (origin)

Lindsay Transfer & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 830257
MC: 468785
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (706) 549-8902 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Keeling Group LLC

USDOT: 1142555
MC: 454168
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (706) 227-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

University Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gee Transport INC

USDOT: 864502
MC: 667732
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (706) 353-1141 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puff Land

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Crawford Handling LLC

USDOT: 4253552
MC: 1649165
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (706) 201-6674 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wood Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1810822
MC: 676733
Based in: Athens, GA 30607 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (706) 354-8948 Route Verify on FMCSA

Duncan Transportation Service LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2056835
MC: 719961
Based in: Bogart, GA 30622 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (706) 424-6740 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Albany

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sullivan Brothers Ventures INC

USDOT: 4339831
MC: 1728857
Based in: Athens, GA 30606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (229) 329-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cooper Transport Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3965988
MC: 1480525
Based in: Athens, GA 30601 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (706) 352-1434 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 312 movers in Athens

Near Edinburg (destination)

Rapid Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rapid Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1502769
MC: 564203
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 325 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (956) 702-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unimex Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1970020
MC: 697365
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (956) 213-8150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spirit Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 437028
MC: 152490
Based in: San Juan, TX 78589 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 446 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (956) 781-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2959196
MC: 3661
Based in: Alamo, TX 78516 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 324 trucks, 158 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (956) 202-0779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gec Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3127200
MC: 91149
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (956) 843-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ang Nation Wide Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4251409
MC: 1647997
Based in: McAllen, TX 78501 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (956) 855-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mockingbird Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2882331
MC: 907975
Based in: Donna, TX 78537 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (956) 461-0475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Providence Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1803778
MC: 851622
Based in: Weslaco, TX 78599 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (956) 650-1910 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 307 movers in Edinburg

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Athens to Edinburg?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,020 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,500 for a one-bedroom, $5,050 to $7,510 for a two-bedroom, $8,070 to $12,010 for a three-bedroom and $11,100 to $16,520 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Edinburg from Athens?

About 1,212 road miles (1,028 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Georgia into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Athens to Edinburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,700 to $2,390 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,100 to $3,090. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Athens–Edinburg corridor.