Edinburg, TX → Great Falls, MT · Cross-country move
About 1,921 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,460–$9,610, delivery in 5–10 days, 307 carriers on the Edinburg side and 28 in Great Falls.
Moving from Edinburg to Great Falls is a cross-country move of roughly 1,921 road miles, heading northwest from Texas to Montana.
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 $6,460 to $9,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).
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 28 around Great Falls (21 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 Great Falls.
Edinburg has a population of about 110,700 and Great Falls about 60,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,243 and 2,613 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Montana does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,580 | $3,150 | $3,850 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,880 | $4,730 | $5,770 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,460 | $7,880 | $9,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,340 | $12,610 | $15,380 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,220 | $17,340 | $21,150 |
$2,720–$3,850
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,730–$4,020
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,460–$9,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Edinburg, TX → Great Falls, MT. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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: Colorado International Transport INC
Legal name: Art And Paul Moving And Storage INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,580 to $3,850 for a studio, $3,880 to $5,770 for a one-bedroom, $6,460 to $9,610 for a two-bedroom, $10,340 to $15,380 for a three-bedroom and $14,220 to $21,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,921 road miles (1,628 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Texas into Montana 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 $2,720 to $3,850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,730 to $4,020. 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–Great Falls corridor.