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Galveston, TX → Lynchburg, VA · Long-distance move

Movers from Galveston to Lynchburg

About 1,264 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,360–$7,970, delivery in 3–7 days, 37 carriers on the Galveston side and 53 in Lynchburg.

  • 1,264 miroad distance
  • 22 h 30 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,360–$7,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,264 miles (1,071 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 30 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (33 interstate)

Reverse: Lynchburg → Galveston

The route from Galveston, TX to Lynchburg, VA covers roughly 1,264 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 $5,360 to $7,970 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 22 h 30 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 53 around Lynchburg (33 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 Lynchburg.

Galveston has a population of about 53,000 and Lynchburg about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,308 and 1,613 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Galveston to Lynchburg

Full-service estimate for 1,264 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,210 $3,920 $4,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,360 $6,530 $7,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,570 $10,450 $12,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,780 $14,370 $17,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,750–$2,470

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

Portable container

$2,150–$3,160

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

Full-service mover

$5,360–$7,970

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

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

D D & D Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2539514
MC
883394
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24504 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
43 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (434) 847-4353 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Ridge Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1857659
MC
671712
Based in
Forest, VA 24551 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (434) 847-1152 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Ridge Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3778488
MC
1351733
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (434) 841-3401 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dustin Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
546953
MC
271213
Based in
Forest, VA 24551 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (434) 525-5814 Route Verify on FMCSA

Moody Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1105839
MC
454973
Based in
Concord, VA 24538 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2003
Call (434) 993-2204 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pioneer Logistics-Va LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3926196
MC
1453792
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24502 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (434) 473-0645 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mightee Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Mightee Movers LLC

USDOT
4108476
MC
1568742
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (434) 951-1341 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hfmworx LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4386424
MC
1720247
Based in
Lynchburg, VA 24503 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (434) 509-5314 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Lynchburg

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,360 to $7,970 for a two-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,750 for a three-bedroom and $11,780 to $17,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lynchburg from Galveston?

About 1,264 road miles (1,071 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 30 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 Virginia 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 Lynchburg?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,750 to $2,470 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,160. 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–Lynchburg corridor.