Kansas City, MO → Galveston, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Kansas City to Galveston

About 811 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,990–$5,930, delivery in 2–5 days, 505 carriers on the Kansas City side and 37 in Galveston.

811 miroad distance
14 h 41 mindriving time
2–5 daysdelivery window
$3,990–$5,9302-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Kansas City, Missouri
To: Galveston, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 811 miles (687 straight-line)
Drive time: 14 h 41 min
Delivery window: 2–5 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 505 (405 interstate)
Movers at destination: 37 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Galveston → Kansas City

Moving from Kansas City to Galveston is a long-distance move of roughly 811 road miles, heading south from Missouri to 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 $3,990 to $5,930 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 41 min.

On the Kansas City side there are 505 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (405 of them authorized for interstate work), and 37 around Galveston (17 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 Galveston.

Kansas City has a population of about 521,220 and Galveston about 53,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,615 and 1,308 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.

Cost of moving from Kansas City to Galveston

Full-service estimate for 811 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,600	$1,950	$2,370
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$2,390	$2,920	$3,560
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$3,990	$4,860	$5,930
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$6,380	$7,780	$9,490
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$8,770	$10,700	$13,050

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,130–$1,600

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

Portable container

$1,740–$2,560

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

Full-service mover

$3,990–$5,930

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Kansas City (origin)

Usko Express INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1499885
MC: 563453
Based in: Independence, MO 64055 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 324 trucks, 324 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (916) 515-8065 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Wholesale Grocers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 90053
MC: 319061
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66106 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 252 trucks, 1,422 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (913) 288-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Belger Cartage Service INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 64159
MC: 66886
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64108 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 100 trucks, 90 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (816) 474-3250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Convoy Systems LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 230360
MC: 167183
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 82 trucks, 78 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (913) 371-6500 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hit INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rmjk Enterprises INC

USDOT: 3013620
MC: 30465
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 65 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (913) 281-4040 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pod Logistics Incorporated

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3037609
MC: 43068
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64120 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 53 trucks, 53 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (806) 412-0886 Route Verify on FMCSA

K & S Enterprise Of Kansas City INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2116647
MC: 737778
Based in: Kansas City, MO 64120 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (816) 241-3666 Route Verify on FMCSA

Advantage Metals Recycling LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1750086
MC: 640640
Based in: Kansas City, KS 66118 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 44 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (816) 861-2700 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 505 movers in Kansas City

Near Galveston (destination)

Rollin Out Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3697335
MC: 1292296
Based in: Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (985) 601-1279 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans Tech Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2090316
MC: 729281
Based in: Santa Fe, TX 77510 (14 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 18 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (832) 864-3379 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cygnus Elite Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4337094
MC: 1728732
Based in: Hitchcock, TX 77563 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (409) 939-9709 Route Verify on FMCSA

Acjp Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 9056898
MC: 88460689
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (347) 989-5401 Route Verify on FMCSA

4rodllc

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 9139602
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (409) 454-0749 Route Verify on FMCSA

Johnson Statewide Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2026122
MC: 712238
Based in: Galveston, TX 77551 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (832) 884-8287 Route Verify on FMCSA

M Ran Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2791855
MC: 926762
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (310) 654-6232 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sorto Freight Solutions LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6056956
Based in: LA Marque, TX 77568 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (409) 916-1738 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 37 movers in Galveston

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kansas City to Galveston?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,600 to $2,370 for a studio, $2,390 to $3,560 for a one-bedroom, $3,990 to $5,930 for a two-bedroom, $6,380 to $9,490 for a three-bedroom and $8,770 to $13,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Galveston from Kansas City?

About 811 road miles (687 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 14 h 41 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 Missouri 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 Kansas City to Galveston?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,130 to $1,600 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,740 to $2,560. 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 Kansas City–Galveston corridor.