Bethesda, MD

Garland, TX → Bethesda, MD · Long-distance move

Movers from Garland to Bethesda

About 1,376 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,780–$8,600, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,745 carriers on the Garland side and 660 in Bethesda.

  • 1,376 miroad distance
  • 24 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,780–$8,6002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,376 miles (1,166 straight-line)
Drive time
24 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,745 (758 interstate)
Movers at destination
660 (397 interstate)

Reverse: Bethesda → Garland

Bethesda sits about 1,376 miles northeast of Garland, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Maryland 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 $5,780 to $8,600 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 24 hours (3 driving days).

On the Garland side there are 1,745 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (758 of them authorized for interstate work), and 660 around Bethesda (397 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 Bethesda.

Garland has a population of about 249,625 and Bethesda about 68,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,309 and 5,132 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Garland to Bethesda

Full-service estimate for 1,376 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,310 $2,820 $3,440
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,470 $4,230 $5,160
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,780 $7,050 $8,600
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,240 $11,270 $13,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,710 $15,500 $18,910

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,010–$2,840

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

Portable container

$2,250–$3,310

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

Full-service mover

$5,780–$8,600

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 Garland (origin)

Stevens Transport INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
79466
MC
150578
Based in
Dallas, TX 75227 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2,200 trucks, 2,574 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cloudtrucks LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3300318
MC
1046672
Based in
Dallas, TX 75226 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
350 trucks, 350 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Brothers Food Service

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2316812
MC
790902
Based in
Garland, TX 75041 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 241 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Reid Transportation LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4128045
Based in
Rockwall, TX 75087 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 220 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Gray Way Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4166506
MC
1601836
Based in
Dallas, TX 75201 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
73 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Blackridge Operating LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3077708
MC
64845
Based in
Rowlett, TX 75088 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
57 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 1,745 movers in Garland

Near Bethesda (destination)

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3308320
MC
1053236
Based in
Beltsville, MD 20705 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588170
MC
1214409
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1300300
MC
504611
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Bookstore Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2005212
MC
707471
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20781 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

All 660 movers in Bethesda

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garland to Bethesda?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,440 for a studio, $3,470 to $5,160 for a one-bedroom, $5,780 to $8,600 for a two-bedroom, $9,240 to $13,750 for a three-bedroom and $12,710 to $18,910 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bethesda from Garland?

About 1,376 road miles (1,166 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 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 Texas into Maryland 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 Garland to Bethesda?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,010 to $2,840 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,250 to $3,310. 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 Garland–Bethesda corridor.