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 → San Marcos, TX · Local move
About 37 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,160–$1,730, delivery in 0–1 days, 868 carriers on the Austin side and 94 in San Marcos.
Moving from Austin to San Marcos is a local move of roughly 37 road miles, heading south within Texas.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 9 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,160 and $1,730, before packing or storage.
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 94 around San Marcos (22 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 San Marcos.
Austin has a population of about 1 million and San Marcos about 72,000. Austin is considerably denser (3,007 people per square mile versus 1,738), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $620 | $760 | $930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $730 | $890 | $1,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,730 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,800 | $2,190 | $2,670 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,680 | $3,270 | $3,990 |
$190–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,160–$1,730
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Austin, TX → San Marcos, 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 $620 to $930 for a studio, $730 to $1,080 for a one-bedroom, $1,160 to $1,730 for a two-bedroom, $1,800 to $2,670 for a three-bedroom and $2,680 to $3,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 37 road miles (31 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 9 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Austin and San Marcos 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 $190 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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–San Marcos corridor.