Grand Prairie, TX

Garland, TX → Grand Prairie, TX · Local move

Movers from Garland to Grand Prairie

About 32 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,140–$1,700, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,745 carriers on the Garland side and 1,899 in Grand Prairie.

  • 32 miroad distance
  • 1 hdriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,140–$1,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 32 miles (27 straight-line)
Drive time
1 h
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
In-state (Texas)
Movers at origin
1,745 (758 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,899 (756 interstate)

Reverse: Grand Prairie → Garland

The route from Garland, TX to Grand Prairie, TX covers roughly 32 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,140 and $1,700, before packing or storage.

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 1,899 around Grand Prairie (756 interstate). For an in-state 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 Grand Prairie.

Garland has a population of about 249,625 and Grand Prairie about 209,434. Garland is considerably denser (4,309 people per square mile versus 2,701), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Garland to Grand Prairie

Full-service estimate for 32 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $610 $740 $900
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $710 $870 $1,060
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,140 $1,390 $1,700
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,770 $2,160 $2,630
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,650 $3,230 $3,940

Rental truck (DIY)

$180–$260

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

Portable container

$1,050–$1,540

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

Full-service mover

$1,140–$1,700

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 Grand Prairie (destination)

Poly Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
160955
MC
180584
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
412 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Value Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
822809
MC
364675
Based in
Dallas, TX 75211 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
305 trucks, 345 drivers
USDOT registered
1999

Aburo Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3508894
MC
1160787
Based in
Arlington, TX 76011 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 255 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All Time Logistics INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2475440
MC
856231
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
150 trucks, 150 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Saw Transit LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2927239
MC
987973
Based in
Pantego, TX 76013 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
135 trucks, 115 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Arsh Brothers Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6172104
Based in
Dallas, TX 75247 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
124 trucks, 124 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Milan Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2393479
MC
822800
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Jetex Freight LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1580734
MC
585393
Based in
Grand Prairie, TX 75050 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
79 trucks, 266 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 1,899 movers in Grand Prairie

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garland to Grand Prairie?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $610 to $900 for a studio, $710 to $1,060 for a one-bedroom, $1,140 to $1,700 for a two-bedroom, $1,770 to $2,630 for a three-bedroom and $2,650 to $3,940 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Grand Prairie from Garland?

About 32 road miles (27 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Garland and Grand Prairie are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Garland to Grand Prairie?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $180 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,540. 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–Grand Prairie corridor.