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Galveston, TX → Fayetteville, NC · Long-distance move

Movers from Galveston to Fayetteville

About 1,202 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,000–$7,430, delivery in 3–7 days, 37 carriers on the Galveston side and 324 in Fayetteville.

  • 1,202 miroad distance
  • 21 h 25 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,000–$7,4302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,202 miles (1,019 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 25 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
324 (197 interstate)

Reverse: Fayetteville → Galveston

Fayetteville sits about 1,202 miles northeast of Galveston, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to North Carolina that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,000 to $7,430 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 21 h 25 min.

On the Galveston side there are 37 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 324 around Fayetteville (197 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 Fayetteville.

Galveston has a population of about 53,000 and Fayetteville about 209,120. The two cities have comparable density (1,308 and 1,406 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that North Carolina does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Galveston to Fayetteville

Full-service estimate for 1,202 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,000 $2,440 $2,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,000 $3,660 $4,460
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,000 $6,090 $7,430
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,990 $9,750 $11,890
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,990 $13,400 $16,350

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,690–$2,380

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

Portable container

$2,090–$3,080

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

Full-service mover

$5,000–$7,430

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Galveston, TX → Fayetteville, NC. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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 Galveston (origin)

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

Near Fayetteville (destination)

Wegoleball Moving Service

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The Remnants LLC

USDOT
4283574
MC
1665569
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28303 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,513 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (472) 210-1920 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mmx Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2831528
MC
946172
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (910) 425-2539 Route Verify on FMCSA

Omni Moving And Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
302306
MC
241642
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (910) 483-4195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Piedmont Van And Storage Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
301720
MC
211535
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28306 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (910) 485-6109 Route Verify on FMCSA

Merchants Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
154235
MC
129323
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (910) 401-0441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terminal Storage Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
479541
MC
251813
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (910) 401-0441 Route Verify on FMCSA

Custom Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
230282
MC
164025
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1983
Call (910) 488-3101 Route Verify on FMCSA

US Professional Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pro Moving Services LLC

USDOT
3836891
MC
1393888
Based in
Fayetteville, NC 28311 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (984) 363-5703 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 324 movers in Fayetteville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Galveston to Fayetteville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,000 to $2,970 for a studio, $3,000 to $4,460 for a one-bedroom, $5,000 to $7,430 for a two-bedroom, $7,990 to $11,890 for a three-bedroom and $10,990 to $16,350 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Fayetteville from Galveston?

About 1,202 road miles (1,019 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 25 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 Texas into North Carolina 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 Galveston to Fayetteville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,690 to $2,380 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,090 to $3,080. 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 Galveston–Fayetteville corridor.