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Garden City, KS → Jacksonville, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Garden City to Jacksonville

About 1,433 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,550–$8,260, delivery in 3–7 days, 19 carriers on the Garden City side and 745 in Jacksonville.

  • 1,433 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,550–$8,2602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,433 miles (1,215 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
19 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
745 (398 interstate)

Reverse: Jacksonville → Garden City

Jacksonville sits about 1,433 miles east of Garden City, which makes this an interstate relocation from Kansas to Florida that most movers classify as a long-distance move.

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 $5,550 to $8,260 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Garden City side there are 19 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 745 around Jacksonville (398 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 Jacksonville.

Garden City has a population of about 28,000 and Jacksonville about 1 million. Garden City is considerably denser (2,557 people per square mile versus 1,271), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Florida is a higher-cost state than Kansas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Florida levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Garden City to Jacksonville

Full-service estimate for 1,433 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,220 $2,710 $3,310
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,330 $4,060 $4,960
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,550 $6,770 $8,260
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,890 $10,840 $13,220
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,220 $14,900 $18,180

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,070–$2,930

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

Portable container

$2,300–$3,380

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

Full-service mover

$5,550–$8,260

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

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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 Garden City (origin)

J & R Construction LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2479056
MC
1769000
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 290-9858 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bribiesca Concessions

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Matthew J Bribiesca

USDOT
721279
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (620) 277-0012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hendersons Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Hendersons Delivery And Service Solutions LLC

USDOT
1635404
MC
602913
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (620) 272-0458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alltrade

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nicholas Matthew Smith

USDOT
2465753
MC
916698
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 277-5964 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jms Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3515165
MC
1164842
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (620) 937-1408 Route Verify on FMCSA

Keller Furniture & Garnand Furniture

Licensed interstate

Legal name: R D Norris INC

USDOT
601788
MC
1762835
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (620) 276-2326 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drussel Seed & Supply INC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2480945
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (620) 805-2513 Route Verify on FMCSA

Morgan Farms

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Yatsa Morgan

USDOT
2819081
MC
76775
Based in
Garden City, KS 67846 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (303) 501-4171 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 19 movers in Garden City

Near Jacksonville (destination)

Customized Trucking

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Customized Trucking Services INC

USDOT
1938017
MC
691357
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
244 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Suddath Workplace Solutions

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Suddath Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT
3527089
MC
1172814
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32207 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
193 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (904) 390-7100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aqua Gulf Xpress

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Spectrum Logistics INC

USDOT
860442
MC
335087
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
121 trucks, 121 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (800) 745-1225 Route Verify on FMCSA

North Coast Imdl Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Customized Logistics Services INC

USDOT
304746
MC
177875
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
110 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (904) 726-4340 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fr8 Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2407155
MC
828211
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
65 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (904) 337-0389 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rms Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1872248
MC
676209
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32205 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
46 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (866) 237-9004 Route Verify on FMCSA

Yk Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2087173
MC
728376
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32225 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (904) 374-6517 Route Verify on FMCSA

1st Coast Cargo INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
794760
MC
551868
Based in
Jacksonville, FL 32218 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
39 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (904) 328-5700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 745 movers in Jacksonville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garden City to Jacksonville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,220 to $3,310 for a studio, $3,330 to $4,960 for a one-bedroom, $5,550 to $8,260 for a two-bedroom, $8,890 to $13,220 for a three-bedroom and $12,220 to $18,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Jacksonville from Garden City?

About 1,433 road miles (1,215 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 Kansas into Florida 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 Garden City to Jacksonville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,070 to $2,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,380. 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 Garden City–Jacksonville corridor.