Panama City, FL

Garland, TX → Panama City, FL · Long-distance move

Movers from Garland to Panama City

About 793 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,110–$6,110, delivery in 2–5 days, 1,745 carriers on the Garland side and 56 in Panama City.

  • 793 miroad distance
  • 14 h 22 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,110–$6,1102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 793 miles (672 straight-line)
Drive time
14 h 22 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
1,745 (758 interstate)
Movers at destination
56 (23 interstate)

Reverse: Panama City → Garland

Moving from Garland to Panama City is a long-distance move of roughly 793 road miles, heading east from Texas to Florida.

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 $4,110 to $6,110 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 14 h 22 min.

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 56 around Panama City (23 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 Panama City.

Garland has a population of about 249,625 and Panama City about 36,000. Garland is considerably denser (4,309 people per square mile versus 930), 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 Panama City

Full-service estimate for 793 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,640 $2,000 $2,450
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,470 $3,010 $3,670
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,110 $5,010 $6,110
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,570 $8,020 $9,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,040 $11,020 $13,450

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,110–$1,570

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

Portable container

$1,730–$2,540

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

Full-service mover

$4,110–$6,110

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

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Near Panama City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2014393
MC
709581
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Greg Abrams Seafood INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
649083
MC
498968
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Paulk'S Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89936
MC
135068
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Emerald Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3246056
MC
1399110
Based in
Southport, FL 32409 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Summit Movers INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1995595
MC
706025
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

L&m Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3578993
MC
1208249
Based in
Panama City, FL 32404 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Van Horn Transfer & Storage Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
89994
MC
614619
Based in
Panama City, FL 32401 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Cumbie'S Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
537601
MC
273715
Based in
Panama City, FL 32405 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1993

All 56 movers in Panama City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Garland to Panama City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,640 to $2,450 for a studio, $2,470 to $3,670 for a one-bedroom, $4,110 to $6,110 for a two-bedroom, $6,570 to $9,780 for a three-bedroom and $9,040 to $13,450 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Panama City from Garland?

About 793 road miles (672 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 22 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 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 Garland to Panama City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,110 to $1,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,730 to $2,540. 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–Panama City corridor.