Apple Moving
Legal name: Apple Moving LLC
- USDOT
- 3538096
- MC
- 1361596
- Based in
- Austin, TX 78759 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 185 trucks, 120 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2020
Austin, TX → Pearland, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 182 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,190–$3,260, delivery in 1–2 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 645 in Pearland.
The route from Austin, TX to Pearland, TX covers roughly 182 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the regional long-distance move category for pricing purposes.
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 $2,190 to $3,260 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 3 h 50 min.
On the Austin side there are 868 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (241 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around Pearland (259 interstate). For an in-state 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 Pearland.
Austin has a population of about 1 million and Pearland about 129,930. The two cities have comparable density (3,007 and 2,584 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,310 | $1,600 | $1,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,190 | $2,670 | $3,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,500 | $4,270 | $5,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,820 | $5,880 | $7,170 |
$340–$480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,180–$1,740
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,190–$3,260
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Austin, TX → Pearland, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,310 to $1,960 for a one-bedroom, $2,190 to $3,260 for a two-bedroom, $3,500 to $5,210 for a three-bedroom and $4,820 to $7,170 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 182 road miles (154 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 50 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Austin and Pearland are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $340 to $480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,180 to $1,740. 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.
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 Austin–Pearland corridor.