Mobile, AL

Brownsville, TX → Mobile, AL · Long-distance move

Movers from Brownsville to Mobile

About 771 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,810–$5,670, delivery in 2–5 days, 111 carriers on the Brownsville side and 168 in Mobile.

  • 771 miroad distance
  • 14 hdriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,810–$5,6702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 771 miles (654 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
111 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination
168 (103 interstate)

Reverse: Mobile → Brownsville

Moving from Brownsville to Mobile is a long-distance move of roughly 771 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Alabama.

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 $3,810 to $5,670 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 14 h.

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 168 around Mobile (103 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 Mobile.

Brownsville has a population of about 192,957 and Mobile about 200,824. The two cities have comparable density (1,420 and 1,341 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Alabama than in Texas, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Alabama does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Brownsville to Mobile

Full-service estimate for 771 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,520 $1,860 $2,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,290 $2,790 $3,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,810 $4,650 $5,670
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,100 $7,440 $9,070
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,390 $10,230 $12,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,090–$1,540

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

Portable container

$1,710–$2,510

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

Full-service mover

$3,810–$5,670

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 111 movers in Brownsville

Near Mobile (destination)

Wright Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
793730
MC
353905
Based in
Mobile, AL 36605 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
235 trucks, 208 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Taliyah Fast And Quick Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4286672
MC
1667253
Based in
Mobile, AL 36617 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
49 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Miami Warehouse Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
514855
MC
261707
Based in
Saraland, AL 36571 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

Bay Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
273702
MC
186516
Based in
Mobile, AL 36610 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2908185
MC
979238
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Vassel Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3420027
MC
1105291
Based in
Whistler, AL 36612 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Asap Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3284177
MC
1038846
Based in
Mobile, AL 36693 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Am Hot Shot Express L L C

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
979782
MC
409556
Based in
Theodore, AL 36582 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

All 168 movers in Mobile

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,520 to $2,270 for a studio, $2,290 to $3,400 for a one-bedroom, $3,810 to $5,670 for a two-bedroom, $6,100 to $9,070 for a three-bedroom and $8,390 to $12,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Mobile from Brownsville?

About 771 road miles (654 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h.

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 Texas into Alabama 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 Mobile?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,710 to $2,510. 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–Mobile corridor.