College Station, TX → Des Moines, IA · Long-distance move

Movers from College Station to Des Moines

About 913 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,210–$6,260, delivery in 2–5 days, 110 carriers on the College Station side and 191 in Des Moines.

913 miroad distance
16 h 27 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$4,210–$6,2602-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: College Station, Texas
To: Des Moines, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 913 miles (774 straight-line)
Drive time: 16 h 27 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 110 (35 interstate)
Movers at destination: 191 (116 interstate)

Reverse: Des Moines → College Station

Moving from College Station to Des Moines is a long-distance move of roughly 913 road miles, heading north from Texas to Iowa.

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 $4,210 to $6,260 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 16 h 27 min.

On the College Station side there are 110 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 191 around Des Moines (116 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 Des Moines.

College Station has a population of about 127,472 and Des Moines about 212,086. The two cities have comparable density (2,354 and 2,428 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from College Station to Des Moines

Full-service estimate for 913 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,680	$2,050	$2,500
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,530	$3,080	$3,760
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$4,210	$5,130	$6,260
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,730	$8,210	$10,020
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$9,260	$11,290	$13,780

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,390–$1,960

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

Portable container

$1,830–$2,700

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

Full-service mover

$4,210–$6,260

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near College Station (origin)

All-N-1 Freight Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3517665
MC: 1166477
Based in: Bryan, TX 77803 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (832) 366-3862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Conlee-Garrett Moving & Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3997826
MC: 1543389
Based in: Bryan, TX 77801 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (979) 779-1341 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clarke Transport Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2566642
MC: 896373
Based in: College Station, TX 77845 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (434) 865-0625 Route Verify on FMCSA

D&d Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1384337
MC: 527500
Based in: College Station, TX 77845 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (979) 693-6233 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Bcs

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Elite Customer Service Bcs INC

USDOT: 4174624
MC: 1606308
Based in: College Station, TX 77845 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (979) 201-8250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Garrett Transfer And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 115045
MC: 133712
Based in: College Station, TX 77845 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (979) 255-3310 Route Verify on FMCSA

C&c Oilfield Hauling

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lard Enterprises INC

USDOT: 1320848
MC: 511132
Based in: Bryan, TX 77808 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (979) 324-5788 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ace Plus Moving And More Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4117888
MC: 1574291
Based in: Bryan, TX 77808 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (979) 321-2580 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 110 movers in College Station

Near Des Moines (destination)

Dhl Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Standard Forwarding LLC

USDOT: 1996747
MC: 16536
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50316 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 302 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (800) 447-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jacobson Warehouse Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jacobson Transportation Company INC

USDOT: 241594
MC: 172189
Based in: Clive, IA 50325 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 483 trucks, 459 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (219) 742-2278 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ntb

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nationwide Truck Brokers INC

USDOT: 158325
MC: 142245
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50309 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 158 trucks, 165 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (515) 245-2595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Crawford Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 450195
MC: 232411
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50321 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Route Verify on FMCSA

Arona Home Essentials

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Arona Corporation

USDOT: 1278309
MC: 33302
Based in: West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 70 trucks, 120 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (515) 225-9029 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nounou Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3497497
MC: 1155202
Based in: Des Moines, IA 50313 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 60 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (515) 201-2579 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vgt Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2633507
MC: 945435
Based in: West Des Moines, IA 50265 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (618) 655-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Homemakers Plaza INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4354064
MC: 1702859
Based in: Urbandale, IA 50322 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 32 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (515) 309-4637 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 191 movers in Des Moines

Tips for this move

Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from College Station to Des Moines?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,680 to $2,500 for a studio, $2,530 to $3,760 for a one-bedroom, $4,210 to $6,260 for a two-bedroom, $6,730 to $10,020 for a three-bedroom and $9,260 to $13,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Des Moines from College Station?

About 913 road miles (774 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 27 min.

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 Iowa 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 College Station to Des Moines?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,390 to $1,960 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,830 to $2,700. 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 College Station–Des Moines corridor.