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Birmingham, AL → Corpus Christi, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Birmingham to Corpus Christi

About 866 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,030–$6,000, delivery in 2–5 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 98 in Corpus Christi.

  • 866 miroad distance
  • 15 h 38 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,030–$6,0002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 866 miles (734 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 38 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
395 (208 interstate)
Movers at destination
98 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Corpus Christi → Birmingham

Corpus Christi sits about 866 miles southwest of Birmingham, which makes this an interstate relocation from Alabama to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $4,030 to $6,000 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 38 min.

On the Birmingham side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (208 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Corpus Christi (17 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 Corpus Christi.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and Corpus Christi about 317,247. Corpus Christi is the denser city (1,960 people per square mile versus 1,366 in Birmingham), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Birmingham to Corpus Christi

Full-service estimate for 866 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,610 $1,970 $2,400
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,600
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,030 $4,920 $6,000
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,450 $7,870 $9,600
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,870 $10,820 $13,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,190–$1,680

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

Portable container

$1,790–$2,640

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

Full-service mover

$4,030–$6,000

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Birmingham (origin)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
843883
MC
370920
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (205) 949-2260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2263023
MC
822669
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (205) 841-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tvs INC

USDOT
273403
MC
163871
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (205) 326-0490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC

USDOT
446588
MC
656355
Based in
Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (205) 856-1234 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Move & Store LLC

USDOT
2179652
MC
765956
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (855) 624-4537 Route Verify on FMCSA

U-Haul

Licensed interstate

Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC

USDOT
428450
MC
881025
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (602) 263-6811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
187921
MC
432768
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (205) 808-4915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate

Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC

USDOT
713589
MC
352161
Based in
Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (205) 870-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 395 movers in Birmingham

Near Corpus Christi (destination)

All My Sons Moving & Storage Of Corpus Christi LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1645783
MC
733947
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (361) 883-1372 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&m Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4370349
MC
1711605
Based in
Portland, TX 78374 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (469) 732-7188 Route Verify on FMCSA

Top Notch Movers LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2547963
MC
90025
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (361) 854-7232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freedom Life Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3383345
MC
1086221
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (361) 558-3079 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Move In Texas

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Corpus Christi Transfer Co

USDOT
136463
MC
69361
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78401 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (361) 883-4391 Route Verify on FMCSA

L & Lulu Logistics

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Lulu Trade LLC

USDOT
4250863
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78413 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (361) 396-8151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chilly'S Affordable & Reliable Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Henry Lewis

USDOT
2820714
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78411 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Route Verify on FMCSA

Bomy Logistics LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4244834
MC
1644458
Based in
Corpus Christi, TX 78414 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (910) 977-1916 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 98 movers in Corpus Christi

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Birmingham to Corpus Christi?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,610 to $2,400 for a studio, $2,420 to $3,600 for a one-bedroom, $4,030 to $6,000 for a two-bedroom, $6,450 to $9,600 for a three-bedroom and $8,870 to $13,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Corpus Christi from Birmingham?

About 866 road miles (734 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Alabama 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 Birmingham to Corpus Christi?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,190 to $1,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,790 to $2,640. 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 Birmingham–Corpus Christi corridor.