Garden City, KS

Boone, NC → Garden City, KS · Long-distance move

Movers from Boone to Garden City

About 1,254 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,990–$7,420, delivery in 3–7 days, 108 carriers on the Boone side and 19 in Garden City.

  • 1,254 miroad distance
  • 22 h 19 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,990–$7,4202-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,254 miles (1,062 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 19 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
108 (84 interstate)
Movers at destination
19 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Garden City → Boone

Moving from Boone to Garden City is a long-distance move of roughly 1,254 road miles, heading west from North Carolina to Kansas.

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 $4,990 to $7,420 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 22 h 19 min.

On the Boone side there are 108 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (84 of them authorized for interstate work), and 19 around Garden City (13 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 Garden City.

Boone has a population of about 19,000 and Garden City about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,991 and 2,557 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Boone to Garden City

Full-service estimate for 1,254 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,000 $2,430 $2,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,990 $3,650 $4,450
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,990 $6,090 $7,420
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,980 $9,740 $11,880
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,980 $13,390 $16,330

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,740–$2,450

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

Portable container

$2,140–$3,150

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

Full-service mover

$4,990–$7,420

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 Boone (origin)

Hollar & Greene Produce Co INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16348
MC
192294
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Critcher Brothers Produce INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
16456
MC
195768
Based in
Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Appalachian Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863397
MC
673860
Based in
Deep Gap, NC 28618 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Men Moving Mountains LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3746654
MC
1328361
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Greenes Spill Response LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3376451
MC
1083100
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Herman Farm

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1400239
MC
551813
Based in
Vilas, NC 28692 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Watauga Building Supply INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2442541
Based in
Boone, NC 28607 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Merchants Transport Of Hickory LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
48104
MC
162035
Based in
Hickory, NC 28601 (36 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
274 trucks, 347 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 108 movers in Boone

Near Garden City (destination)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier
USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate
USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All 19 movers in Garden City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Boone to Garden City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,970 for a studio, $2,990 to $4,450 for a one-bedroom, $4,990 to $7,420 for a two-bedroom, $7,980 to $11,880 for a three-bedroom and $10,980 to $16,330 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garden City from Boone?

About 1,254 road miles (1,062 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 19 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 North Carolina into Kansas 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 Boone to Garden City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,740 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,150. 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 Boone–Garden City corridor.