Edinburg, TX → Corpus Christi, TX · Short-haul move
About 137 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,030–$3,020, delivery in 1–2 days, 307 carriers on the Edinburg side and 98 in Corpus Christi.
Moving from Edinburg to Corpus Christi is a short-haul move of roughly 137 road miles, heading northeast within Texas.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 3 h 4 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,030 and $3,020, before packing or storage.
On the Edinburg side there are 307 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (188 of them authorized for interstate work), and 98 around Corpus Christi (17 interstate). For an in-state 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 Corpus Christi.
Edinburg has a population of about 110,700 and Corpus Christi about 317,247. The two cities have comparable density (2,243 and 1,960 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,220 | $1,490 | $1,810 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,030 | $2,480 | $3,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,250 | $3,960 | $4,840 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,470 | $5,450 | $6,650 |
$290–$410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,030–$3,020
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.
Legal name: Rapid Logistics LLC
Legal name: Corpus Christi Transfer Co
Legal name: Lulu Trade LLC
Legal name: Henry Lewis
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,220 to $1,810 for a one-bedroom, $2,030 to $3,020 for a two-bedroom, $3,250 to $4,840 for a three-bedroom and $4,470 to $6,650 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 137 road miles (116 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 4 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both Edinburg and Corpus Christi are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $290 to $410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,680. 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 Edinburg–Corpus Christi corridor.