Fort Collins, CO → Galveston, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Fort Collins to Galveston

About 1,145 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,130–$7,640, delivery in 3–7 days, 104 carriers on the Fort Collins side and 37 in Galveston.

1,145 miroad distance
20 h 27 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,130–$7,6402-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Fort Collins, Colorado
To: Galveston, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,145 miles (970 straight-line)
Drive time: 20 h 27 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 104 (46 interstate)
Movers at destination: 37 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Galveston → Fort Collins

The route from Fort Collins, CO to Galveston, TX covers roughly 1,145 miles by road, a southeast-bound trip that falls into the long-distance move category for pricing purposes.

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 $5,130 to $7,640 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 20 h 27 min.

On the Fort Collins side there are 104 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (46 of them authorized for interstate work), and 37 around Galveston (17 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 Galveston.

Fort Collins has a population of about 171,500 and Galveston about 53,000. Fort Collins is considerably denser (2,969 people per square mile versus 1,308), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Fort Collins to Galveston

Full-service estimate for 1,145 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,050	$2,500	$3,050
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,080	$3,760	$4,580
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,130	$6,260	$7,640
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,210	$10,010	$12,220
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,290	$13,770	$16,800

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,630–$2,300

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

Portable container

$2,040–$3,000

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

Full-service mover

$5,130–$7,640

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Fort Collins (origin)

Skybridge Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3327639
MC: 1060138
Based in: Windsor, CO 80550 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 68 trucks, 175 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (970) 567-1924 Route Verify on FMCSA

Loveland Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Loveland Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3328432
MC: 1063049
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 57 trucks, 57 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (719) 313-7945 Route Verify on FMCSA

Roman Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3444574
MC: 1119657
Based in: Loveland, CO 80538 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 32 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (970) 699-2573 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyline Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2840634
MC: 1801923
Based in: Loveland, CO 80537 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (970) 593-8950 Route Verify on FMCSA

Workspace Innovations LTD

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1830434
MC: 704755
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80528 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (970) 568-5210 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Peak 14 Moving LLC

USDOT: 2126287
MC: 740818
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (970) 686-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Choice Moving Company LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2782658
MC: 1795838
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80525 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (970) 658-7627 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hydra Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 840784
MC: 737136
Based in: Fort Collins, CO 80524 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (970) 493-6101 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 104 movers in Fort Collins

Near Galveston (destination)

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3697335
MC: 1292296
Based in: Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (985) 601-1279 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2090316
MC: 729281
Based in: Santa Fe, TX 77510 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (832) 864-3379 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cygnus Elite Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4337094
MC: 1728732
Based in: Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (409) 939-9709 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acjp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9056898
MC: 88460689
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (347) 989-5401 Route Verify on FMCSA

4rodllc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 9139602
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (409) 454-0749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Statewide Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2026122
MC: 712238
Based in: Galveston, TX 77551 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (832) 884-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

M Ran Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2791855
MC: 926762
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (310) 654-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sorto Freight Solutions LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6056956
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (409) 916-1738 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Galveston

Tips for this move

Check whether a shuttle truck is needed in Galveston 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.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Fort Collins to Galveston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,050 for a studio, $3,080 to $4,580 for a one-bedroom, $5,130 to $7,640 for a two-bedroom, $8,210 to $12,220 for a three-bedroom and $11,290 to $16,800 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Galveston from Fort Collins?

About 1,145 road miles (970 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 27 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 Colorado 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 Fort Collins to Galveston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,630 to $2,300 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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 Fort Collins–Galveston corridor.