Cedar Rapids, IA → New Braunfels, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,086 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,620–$6,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 96 carriers on the Cedar Rapids side and 145 in New Braunfels.
Moving from Cedar Rapids to New Braunfels is a long-distance move of roughly 1,086 road miles, heading southwest from Iowa to Texas.
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 $4,620 to $6,870 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 19 h 25 min.
On the Cedar Rapids side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (57 of them authorized for interstate work), and 145 around New Braunfels (43 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 New Braunfels.
Cedar Rapids has a population of about 137,935 and New Braunfels about 122,492. The two cities have comparable density (1,910 and 2,000 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,850 | $2,250 | $2,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,770 | $3,380 | $4,120 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,620 | $5,630 | $6,870 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,390 | $9,010 | $10,990 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,160 | $12,390 | $15,120 |
$1,570–$2,210
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,990–$2,930
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,620–$6,870
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,850 to $2,750 for a studio, $2,770 to $4,120 for a one-bedroom, $4,620 to $6,870 for a two-bedroom, $7,390 to $10,990 for a three-bedroom and $10,160 to $15,120 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,086 road miles (920 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 25 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Iowa 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,570 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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.
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 Cedar Rapids–New Braunfels corridor.