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Galveston, TX → Houston, TX · Short-haul move

Movers from Galveston to Houston

About 57 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,260–$1,870, delivery in 1–2 days, 37 carriers on the Galveston side and 3,257 in Houston.

  • 57 miroad distance
  • 1 h 41 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $1,260–$1,8702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 57 miles (49 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h 41 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Texas)
Movers at origin
37 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
3,257 (1,374 interstate)

Reverse: Houston → Galveston

Moving from Galveston to Houston is a short-haul move of roughly 57 road miles, heading northwest 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 1 h 41 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,260 and $1,870, before packing or storage.

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 3,257 around Houston (1,374 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 Houston.

Galveston has a population of about 53,000 and Houston about 2.4 million. Houston is the denser city (3,599 people per square mile versus 1,308 in Galveston), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Galveston to Houston

Full-service estimate for 57 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $690 $840 $1,030
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $800 $970 $1,190
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,260 $1,530 $1,870
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,910 $2,340 $2,850
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,820 $3,440 $4,200

Rental truck (DIY)

$210–$290

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

Portable container

$1,070–$1,570

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

Full-service mover

$1,260–$1,870

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

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

Ceva Logistics US INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ceva Contract Logistics US INC

USDOT
187774
MC
152620
Based in
Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
452 trucks, 679 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (614) 482-5046 Route Verify on FMCSA

Xlr8 Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2926913
MC
987802
Based in
Houston, TX 77073 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
331 trucks, 272 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (281) 784-2302 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tri Star Freight System INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
325836
MC
1742035
Based in
Houston, TX 77028 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
282 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (713) 631-1095 Route Verify on FMCSA

Palletized Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
152429
MC
148279
Based in
Houston, TX 77009 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
224 trucks, 184 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (713) 225-3303 Route Verify on FMCSA

W W Rowland Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
213641
MC
161344
Based in
Houston, TX 77013 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
170 trucks, 170 drivers
USDOT registered
1982
Call (713) 675-1200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jetco Delivery

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jetco Delivery LLC

USDOT
1470034
MC
555157
Based in
Houston, TX 77032 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
159 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (713) 676-1111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Shark Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
541564
MC
269507
Based in
Houston, TX 77016 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
126 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered
1993
Call (281) 458-2649 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ranger Energy Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544062
MC
10575
Based in
Houston, TX 77042 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 178 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (713) 935-8900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 3,257 movers in Houston

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $690 to $1,030 for a studio, $800 to $1,190 for a one-bedroom, $1,260 to $1,870 for a two-bedroom, $1,910 to $2,850 for a three-bedroom and $2,820 to $4,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Houston from Galveston?

About 57 road miles (49 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 41 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Galveston and Houston 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Galveston to Houston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $210 to $290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,070 to $1,570. 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–Houston corridor.