Grand Island, NE → Waco, TX · Long-distance move
About 767 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,900–$5,810, delivery in 2–5 days, 85 carriers on the Grand Island side and 121 in Waco.
Waco sits about 767 miles south of Grand Island, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nebraska to Texas 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 $3,900 to $5,810 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 13 h 55 min.
On the Grand Island side there are 85 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 121 around Waco (34 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 Waco.
Grand Island has a population of about 53,000 and Waco about 147,788. The two cities have comparable density (1,764 and 1,561 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,560 | $1,900 | $2,320 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,340 | $2,860 | $3,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,900 | $4,760 | $5,810 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,250 | $7,620 | $9,290 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,590 | $10,470 | $12,780 |
$1,090–$1,540
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,700–$2,510
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,900–$5,810
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Island, NE → Waco, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Grand Island Express INC
Legal name: Y And M Trucking LLC
Legal name: Mark Mack LLC
Legal name: Nas Trucking LLC
Legal name: Darss LLC
Legal name: Chisos Trail INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,560 to $2,320 for a studio, $2,340 to $3,480 for a one-bedroom, $3,900 to $5,810 for a two-bedroom, $6,250 to $9,290 for a three-bedroom and $8,590 to $12,780 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 767 road miles (650 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 55 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Nebraska into Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,090 to $1,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,700 to $2,510. 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.
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 Grand Island–Waco corridor.