Leaving Galveston for Louisiana? The most searched destination cities in Louisiana are listed below with route-specific distances and cost ranges. From Galveston the closest Louisiana city on this platform is Lake Charles at about 149 road miles, while the largest, New Orleans, is about 364 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Galveston has 37 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (17 with interstate authority), and the Louisiana cities on this platform account for 669 more.
Typical cost (Galveston ↔ New Orleans, 364 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,420 | $5,390 | $6,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,080 | $7,410 | $9,040 |
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