St. Charles, MO

Galveston, TX → St. Charles, MO · Long-distance move

Movers from Galveston to St. Charles

About 839 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,050–$6,030, delivery in 2–5 days, 37 carriers on the Galveston side and 327 in St. Charles.

  • 839 miroad distance
  • 15 h 10 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,050–$6,0302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 839 miles (711 straight-line)
Drive time
15 h 10 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
37 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
327 (212 interstate)

Reverse: St. Charles → Galveston

Moving from Galveston to St. Charles is a long-distance move of roughly 839 road miles, heading north from Texas to Missouri.

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 $4,050 to $6,030 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 15 h 10 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 327 around St. Charles (212 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 St. Charles.

Galveston has a population of about 53,000 and St. Charles about 72,000. St. Charles is the denser city (2,797 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 Missouri does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Galveston to St. Charles

Full-service estimate for 839 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,620 $1,980 $2,410
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,430 $2,970 $3,620
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,050 $4,940 $6,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,490 $7,910 $9,650
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,920 $10,880 $13,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,160–$1,640

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

Portable container

$1,770–$2,600

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

Full-service mover

$4,050–$6,030

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

Moving cost calculator

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 37 movers in Galveston

Near St. Charles (destination)

Hogan Transports

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1137660
MC
458854
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1,581 trucks, 1,758 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Stl Truckers LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2523551
MC
876335
Based in
St Charles, MO 63301 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
544 trucks, 256 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Tts Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1808215
MC
657151
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
426 trucks, 426 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Itf Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2096411
MC
731267
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
439 trucks, 152 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Elite Express Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3269801
MC
1032064
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
129 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Artur Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
767997
MC
343003
Based in
Hazelwood, MO 63042 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
105 trucks, 112 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Schnuck Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
298545
MC
230436
Based in
Kinloch, MO 63140 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
81 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Davidson Surface Air INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
375704
MC
261606
Based in
Bridgeton, MO 63044 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered
1989

All 327 movers in St. Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Galveston to St. Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,620 to $2,410 for a studio, $2,430 to $3,620 for a one-bedroom, $4,050 to $6,030 for a two-bedroom, $6,490 to $9,650 for a three-bedroom and $8,920 to $13,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is St. Charles from Galveston?

About 839 road miles (711 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 10 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Missouri 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 St. Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,160 to $1,640 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,770 to $2,600. 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–St. Charles corridor.