McAllen, TX

Greeley, CO → McAllen, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Greeley to McAllen

About 1,238 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,370–$7,990, delivery in 3–7 days, 112 carriers on the Greeley side and 357 in McAllen.

  • 1,238 miroad distance
  • 22 h 3 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,370–$7,9902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,238 miles (1,049 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 3 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
112 (61 interstate)
Movers at destination
357 (213 interstate)

Reverse: McAllen → Greeley

McAllen sits about 1,238 miles southeast of Greeley, which makes this an interstate relocation from Colorado 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 $5,370 to $7,990 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 22 h 3 min.

On the Greeley side there are 112 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (61 of them authorized for interstate work), and 357 around McAllen (213 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 McAllen.

Greeley has a population of about 115,073 and McAllen about 150,640. The two cities have comparable density (2,225 and 2,283 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Colorado, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Greeley to McAllen

Full-service estimate for 1,238 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,150 $2,620 $3,200
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,220 $3,930 $4,790
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,370 $6,550 $7,990
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,590 $10,480 $12,780
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,810 $14,410 $17,580

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,720–$2,430

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

Portable container

$2,120–$3,120

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

Full-service mover

$5,370–$7,990

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 Greeley (origin)

Jbs Carriers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
184843
MC
152285
Based in
Greeley, CO 80631 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1,188 trucks, 573 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Skybridge Delivery LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3327639
MC
1060138
Based in
Windsor, CO 80550 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
68 trucks, 175 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Full Scale Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2209328
MC
767901
Based in
Eaton, CO 80615 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
59 trucks, 39 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Preferred Cartage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
659257
MC
309159
Based in
Greeley, CO 80631 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered
1996

Exodus Moving Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
675502
MC
311727
Based in
Johnstown, CO 80534 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
1997

Hawa Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3353688
MC
1072633
Based in
Johnstown, CO 80534 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Bulk Transporters INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
110281
MC
116645
Based in
Gilcrest, CO 80623 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Workspace Innovations LTD

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1830434
MC
704755
Based in
Fort Collins, CO 80528 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 112 movers in Greeley

Near McAllen (destination)

Rapid Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1502769
MC
564203
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
325 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Unimex Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1970020
MC
697365
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
310 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Spirit Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
437028
MC
152490
Based in
San Juan, TX 78589 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
446 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered
1991

Aleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2959196
MC
3661
Based in
Alamo, TX 78516 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
324 trucks, 158 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Premier 1 Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3187957
MC
303464
Based in
Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
128 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Msf Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1930892
MC
714680
Based in
Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Gec Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3127200
MC
91149
Based in
Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
70 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Ang Nation Wide Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4251409
MC
1647997
Based in
McAllen, TX 78501 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

All 357 movers in McAllen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Greeley to McAllen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,150 to $3,200 for a studio, $3,220 to $4,790 for a one-bedroom, $5,370 to $7,990 for a two-bedroom, $8,590 to $12,780 for a three-bedroom and $11,810 to $17,580 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is McAllen from Greeley?

About 1,238 road miles (1,049 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 3 min.

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 Colorado 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Greeley to McAllen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,720 to $2,430 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,120 to $3,120. 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 Greeley–McAllen corridor.