Garland, TX

Jackson, MS → Garland, TX · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Jackson to Garland

About 443 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,950–$4,400, delivery in 1–3 days, 173 carriers on the Jackson side and 1,745 in Garland.

  • 443 miroad distance
  • 8 h 20 mindriving time
  • 1–3 daysdelivery window
  • $2,950–$4,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 443 miles (376 straight-line)
Drive time
8 h 20 min
Delivery window
1–3 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
173 (113 interstate)
Movers at destination
1,745 (758 interstate)

Reverse: Garland → Jackson

Garland sits about 443 miles west of Jackson, which makes this an interstate relocation from Mississippi to Texas that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,950 to $4,400 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 8 h 20 min.

On the Jackson side there are 173 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (113 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,745 around Garland (758 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 Garland.

Jackson has a population of about 141,196 and Garland about 249,625. Garland is the denser city (4,309 people per square mile versus 1,376 in Jackson), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas is a higher-cost state than Mississippi, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Jackson to Garland

Full-service estimate for 443 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,180 $1,440 $1,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,770 $2,160 $2,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,950 $3,600 $4,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,730 $5,760 $7,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $6,500 $7,930 $9,670

Rental truck (DIY)

$610–$850

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

Portable container

$1,420–$2,080

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

Full-service mover

$2,950–$4,400

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 Jackson (origin)

Gulf Relay LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2068379
MC
723111
Based in
Clinton, MS 39056 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
249 trucks, 247 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Kllm Expedited Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
749588
MC
339564
Based in
Richland, MS 39218 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
146 trucks, 271 drivers
USDOT registered
1998

Sysco Jackson LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
327397
MC
1099753
Based in
Jackson, MS 39209 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Baxter Logistics INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4130332
MC
1581497
Based in
Jackson, MS 39213 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
913816
MC
395598
Based in
Ridgeland, MS 39157 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Ajc Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2816501
MC
1033161
Based in
Jackson, MS 39201 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Honorable Jones Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4109408
MC
1670838
Based in
Jackson, MS 39203 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

Invictus Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3469769
MC
1161870
Based in
Jackson, MS 39211 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

All 173 movers in Jackson

Near Garland (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Jackson to Garland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,180 to $1,760 for a studio, $1,770 to $2,640 for a one-bedroom, $2,950 to $4,400 for a two-bedroom, $4,730 to $7,030 for a three-bedroom and $6,500 to $9,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Garland from Jackson?

About 443 road miles (376 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 8 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Mississippi 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 Jackson to Garland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $610 to $850 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,420 to $2,080. 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 Jackson–Garland corridor.