Brownsville, TX → Blacksburg, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Brownsville to Blacksburg

About 1,491 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,930–$8,820, delivery in 3–7 days, 111 carriers on the Brownsville side and 80 in Blacksburg.

1,491 miroad distance
26 hours (3 driving days)driving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,930–$8,8202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Brownsville, Texas
To: Blacksburg, Virginia
Road distance: ≈ 1,491 miles (1,264 straight-line)
Drive time: 26 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 111 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination: 80 (61 interstate)

Reverse: Blacksburg → Brownsville

Moving from Brownsville to Blacksburg is a long-distance move of roughly 1,491 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Virginia.

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 $5,930 to $8,820 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 26 hours (3 driving days).

On the Brownsville side there are 111 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (60 of them authorized for interstate work), and 80 around Blacksburg (61 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 Blacksburg.

Brownsville has a population of about 192,957 and Blacksburg about 45,000. Blacksburg is the denser city (2,264 people per square mile versus 1,420 in Brownsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Brownsville to Blacksburg

Full-service estimate for 1,491 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,370	$2,890	$3,530
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,560	$4,340	$5,290
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,930	$7,230	$8,820
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$9,490	$11,570	$14,110
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,040	$15,910	$19,400

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,130–$3,010

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

Portable container

$2,350–$3,460

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

Full-service mover

$5,930–$8,820

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 Brownsville (origin)

Codysur Trucks INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1184128
MC: 473281
Based in: San Benito, TX 78586 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 141 trucks, 138 drivers
USDOT registered: 2003

Call (956) 276-9656 Route Verify on FMCSA

Valley Trucking Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 136490
MC: 118341
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 82 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (800) 945-4511 Route Verify on FMCSA

Salinas Transport LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2422693
MC: 834541
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 63 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (956) 621-0439 Route Verify on FMCSA

LA Joya Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1675050
MC: 615603
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Route Verify on FMCSA

Tvs Trucking And Oilfield Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2392510
MC: 849858
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78521 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (956) 521-3959 Route Verify on FMCSA

B & V Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1807989
MC: 833363
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 49 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (956) 626-1049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Chema'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 954536
MC: 408540
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78526 (0 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 42 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered: 2001

Call (956) 838-2343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blamar Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 919429
MC: 397547
Based in: Brownsville, TX 78520 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (956) 350-4700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 111 movers in Brownsville

Near Blacksburg (destination)

Southwest Virginia Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Relocation Benefits LLC

USDOT: 2171799
MC: 754358
Based in: Christiansburg, VA 24073 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (540) 381-3738 Route Verify on FMCSA

Swva Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Swva Services Group LLC

USDOT: 4518552
MC: 1789951
Based in: Christiansburg, VA 24073 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (540) 391-0314 Route Verify on FMCSA

Going Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3396355
MC: 1092461
Based in: Blacksburg, VA 24060 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (540) 315-1359 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suzi Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4534776
MC: 1798664
Based in: Radford, VA 24141 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (240) 595-4081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lawrence

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Lawrence Transportation Systems INC

USDOT: 84337
MC: 116400
Based in: Roanoke, VA 24019 (27 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 297 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (540) 966-4000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carry On Trucking INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1296555
MC: 503465
Based in: Pulaski, VA 24301 (24 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (540) 980-9544 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sams Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2779266
MC: 925161
Based in: Roanoke, VA 24018 (21 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 27 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (540) 816-8930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Melvin Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1677624
MC: 1793524
Based in: Bastian, VA 24314 (43 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (276) 688-4661 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 80 movers in Blacksburg

Tips for this move

Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.
Declutter first: long-haul pricing is by weight, so every hundred pounds you sell or donate saves money.
Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Blacksburg if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Brownsville to Blacksburg?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,370 to $3,530 for a studio, $3,560 to $5,290 for a one-bedroom, $5,930 to $8,820 for a two-bedroom, $9,490 to $14,110 for a three-bedroom and $13,040 to $19,400 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Blacksburg from Brownsville?

About 1,491 road miles (1,264 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).

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 Texas into Virginia 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 Brownsville to Blacksburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,130 to $3,010 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,350 to $3,460. 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 Brownsville–Blacksburg corridor.