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

Movers from Galveston to Greensboro

About 1,180 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,940–$7,350, delivery in 3–7 days, 37 carriers on the Galveston side and 341 in Greensboro.

  • 1,180 miroad distance
  • 21 h 3 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,940–$7,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,180 miles (1,000 straight-line)
Drive time
21 h 3 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
341 (243 interstate)

Reverse: Greensboro → Galveston

The route from Galveston, TX to Greensboro, NC covers roughly 1,180 miles by road, a northeast-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 $4,940 to $7,350 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 3 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 341 around Greensboro (243 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 Greensboro.

Galveston has a population of about 53,000 and Greensboro about 308,667. Greensboro is the denser city (2,307 people per square mile versus 1,308 in Galveston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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 Greensboro

Full-service estimate for 1,180 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,980 $2,410 $2,940
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,970 $3,620 $4,410
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,940 $6,030 $7,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,910 $9,640 $11,770
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $10,870 $13,260 $16,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,660–$2,350

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

Portable container

$2,070–$3,050

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

Full-service mover

$4,940–$7,350

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

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Distance is pre-filled for Galveston, TX → Greensboro, 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 Greensboro (destination)

Gxo Logistics

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Gxo Logistics Supply Chain INC

USDOT
153372
MC
44538
Based in
High Point, NC 27265 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
337 trucks, 392 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (336) 232-4100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jafko INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2408962
MC
828920
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27406 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (336) 417-1081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kanaan Trucking Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2921664
MC
985394
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27409 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (336) 553-6570 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vmf Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3138274
MC
97459
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27410 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 21 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (336) 580-8967 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thomas Enterprises Of Greensboro INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
603171
MC
285886
Based in
McLeansville, NC 27301 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (336) 292-2262 Route Verify on FMCSA

Southern Logistics And Environmental LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2506322
MC
869756
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27407 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
19 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (336) 662-0292 Route Verify on FMCSA

Metropolitan Warehouse & Delivery Corp

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
856736
Based in
Greensboro, NC 27406 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (800) 300-7417 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mahan

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mahan & Huff LLC

USDOT
2640396
MC
9681
Based in
High Point, NC 27263 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (336) 250-7916 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 341 movers in Greensboro

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,980 to $2,940 for a studio, $2,970 to $4,410 for a one-bedroom, $4,940 to $7,350 for a two-bedroom, $7,910 to $11,770 for a three-bedroom and $10,870 to $16,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Greensboro from Galveston?

About 1,180 road miles (1,000 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 3 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 Greensboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,660 to $2,350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,070 to $3,050. 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–Greensboro corridor.