Brownsville, TX → Prescott, AZ · Long-distance move

Movers from Brownsville to Prescott

About 1,265 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,280–$7,860, delivery in 3–7 days, 111 carriers on the Brownsville side and 32 in Prescott.

1,265 miroad distance
22 h 31 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,280–$7,8602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Brownsville, Texas
To: Prescott, Arizona
Road distance: ≈ 1,265 miles (1,072 straight-line)
Drive time: 22 h 31 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 111 (60 interstate)
Movers at destination: 32 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Prescott → Brownsville

The route from Brownsville, TX to Prescott, AZ covers roughly 1,265 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,280 to $7,860 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 31 min.

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 32 around Prescott (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 Prescott.

Brownsville has a population of about 192,957 and Prescott about 47,000. Brownsville is considerably denser (1,420 people per square mile versus 931), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Arizona does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Brownsville to Prescott

Full-service estimate for 1,265 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,110	$2,580	$3,140
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,170	$3,860	$4,710
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,280	$6,440	$7,860
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,450	$10,300	$12,570
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,620	$14,170	$17,280

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,750–$2,470

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

Portable container

$2,150–$3,160

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

Full-service mover

$5,280–$7,860

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

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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 Prescott (destination)

Bunker Sawmill LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 687189
MC: 319210
Based in: Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (928) 445-2374 Route Verify on FMCSA

Overall Moving Az

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4322387
MC: 1686812
Based in: Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (928) 277-5822 Route Verify on FMCSA

Movingon LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3244801
MC: 1130380
Based in: Prescott, AZ 86301 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 910-6235 Route Verify on FMCSA

Run And See Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Run And See Moving Assistants LLC

USDOT: 3310584
MC: 1051514
Based in: Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (928) 848-5561 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cts

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Central Trucking Services LLC

USDOT: 3338136
MC: 1064964
Based in: Prescott, AZ 86303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (626) 557-5934 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moore Reliable Logistics

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9230429
MC: 56867896
Based in: Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (480) 768-8824 Route Verify on FMCSA

McWhites North American

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: McWhites Transfer INC

USDOT: 533395
Based in: Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (928) 772-9854 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frank & Jesse James Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Bianconi Properties LLC

USDOT: 1900966
Based in: Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (928) 445-5688 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 32 movers in Prescott

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,110 to $3,140 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,710 for a one-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,860 for a two-bedroom, $8,450 to $12,570 for a three-bedroom and $11,620 to $17,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Prescott from Brownsville?

About 1,265 road miles (1,072 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 31 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 Texas into Arizona 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 Prescott?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,750 to $2,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,160. 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–Prescott corridor.