Houston, TX → Garland, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 269 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,500–$3,720, delivery in 1–3 days, 3,257 carriers on the Houston side and 1,745 in Garland.
Moving from Houston to Garland is a regional long-distance move of roughly 269 road miles, heading north within Texas.
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 $2,500 to $3,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 20 min.
On the Houston side there are 3,257 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,374 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,745 around Garland (758 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 Garland.
Houston has a population of about 2.4 million and Garland about 249,625. The two cities have comparable density (3,599 and 4,309 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,500 | $1,830 | $2,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,500 | $3,050 | $3,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,000 | $4,870 | $5,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,500 | $6,700 | $8,180 |
$430–$600
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,260–$1,850
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,500–$3,720
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,500 to $2,230 for a one-bedroom, $2,500 to $3,720 for a two-bedroom, $4,000 to $5,950 for a three-bedroom and $5,500 to $8,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 269 road miles (228 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 20 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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.
No. Because both Houston and Garland 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $430 to $600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,260 to $1,850. 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 Houston–Garland corridor.