Columbus, OH → San Angelo, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Columbus to San Angelo

About 1,346 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,290–$7,870, delivery in 3–7 days, 854 carriers on the Columbus side and 28 in San Angelo.

1,346 miroad distance
23 h 54 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,290–$7,8702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Columbus, Ohio
To: San Angelo, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,346 miles (1,141 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 54 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 854 (547 interstate)
Movers at destination: 28 (9 interstate)

Reverse: San Angelo → Columbus

Moving from Columbus to San Angelo is a long-distance move of roughly 1,346 road miles, heading southwest from Ohio 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 $5,290 to $7,870 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 23 h 54 min.

On the Columbus side there are 854 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (547 of them authorized for interstate work), and 28 around San Angelo (9 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 San Angelo.

Columbus has a population of about 938,396 and San Angelo about 100,640. Columbus is considerably denser (4,117 people per square mile versus 1,673), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Columbus to San Angelo

Full-service estimate for 1,346 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,120	$2,580	$3,150
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,170	$3,870	$4,720
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,290	$6,450	$7,870
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,460	$10,320	$12,590
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,640	$14,190	$17,310

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,830–$2,590

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

Portable container

$2,220–$3,270

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

Full-service mover

$5,290–$7,870

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 Columbus (origin)

Faf

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Faf LLC

USDOT: 728630
MC: 333604
Based in: Groveport, OH 43125 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1,729 trucks, 1,917 drivers
USDOT registered: 1998

Call (614) 497-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stg Cartage LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 50242
MC: 97977
Based in: Dublin, OH 43017 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 425 trucks, 425 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (614) 923-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gray Cargo LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3589205
MC: 1215090
Based in: Columbus, OH 43230 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 284 trucks, 290 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (614) 200-5714 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jbs Trucking J Boren & Sons Trucking Lyle Gamradt

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: J Boren & Son'S Trucking INC

USDOT: 444507
MC: 245894
Based in: Columbus, OH 43228 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 161 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (877) 918-0663 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jrd Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2514289
MC: 873159
Based in: New Albany, OH 43054 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 152 trucks, 192 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (614) 534-0560 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excel Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2258095
MC: 770605
Based in: Grove City, OH 43123 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 141 trucks, 191 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (614) 826-1988 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappas Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ag Container Transport LLC

USDOT: 2080664
MC: 726431
Based in: Lockbourne, OH 43137 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 130 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (614) 215-9558 Route Verify on FMCSA

Milexpress

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4555229
MC: 1809717
Based in: Columbus, OH 43215 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 85 trucks, 1,000 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (517) 291-0544 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 854 movers in Columbus

Near San Angelo (destination)

Angelo Transportation Systems And Welch Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Huseman Logistics INC

USDOT: 2526877
MC: 877746
Based in: San Angelo, TX 76903 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (325) 655-1151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lone Star Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Beta Alpha Zeta INC

USDOT: 870224
MC: 381558
Based in: San Angelo, TX 76903 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2000

Call (325) 655-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

S2 Enterprises & More LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 8781706
MC: 68485717
Based in: San Angelo, TX 76901 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (318) 453-1319 Route Verify on FMCSA

Desert Winds Group LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Desert Winds Group LTD

USDOT: 3877496
MC: 1607687
Based in: San Angelo, TX 76903 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (808) 348-4498 Route Verify on FMCSA

Caltex Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2643487
MC: 926986
Based in: San Angelo, TX 76901 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (325) 374-4335 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hopper House Investments LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1781304
MC: 649544
Based in: San Angelo, TX 76901 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (325) 276-1978 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fastlane Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4066994
MC: 1544265
Based in: San Angelo, TX 76901 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (325) 227-9846 Route Verify on FMCSA

West Texas Trailer Rentals

Licensed interstate

Legal name: McMedia Solutions LLC

USDOT: 4477906
MC: 1771173
Based in: San Angelo, TX 76901 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (325) 296-0660 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 28 movers in San Angelo

Tips for this move

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 San Angelo if a 53-foot trailer cannot reach your street.
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.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Columbus to San Angelo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,120 to $3,150 for a studio, $3,170 to $4,720 for a one-bedroom, $5,290 to $7,870 for a two-bedroom, $8,460 to $12,590 for a three-bedroom and $11,640 to $17,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is San Angelo from Columbus?

About 1,346 road miles (1,141 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 54 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 Ohio 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Columbus to San Angelo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,830 to $2,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,220 to $3,270. 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 Columbus–San Angelo corridor.