Kerrville, TX → Galveston, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 303 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,620–$3,900, delivery in 1–3 days, 31 carriers on the Kerrville side and 37 in Galveston.
Moving from Kerrville to Galveston is a regional long-distance move of roughly 303 road miles, heading east 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 $2,620 to $3,900 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 55 min.
On the Kerrville side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 of them authorized for interstate work), and 37 around Galveston (17 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 Galveston.
Kerrville has a population of about 25,000 and Galveston about 53,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,068 and 1,308 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 | $1,570 | $1,920 | $2,340 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,620 | $3,190 | $3,900 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,190 | $5,110 | $6,230 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,760 | $7,020 | $8,570 |
$460–$650
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,290–$1,900
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,620–$3,900
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, $1,570 to $2,340 for a one-bedroom, $2,620 to $3,900 for a two-bedroom, $4,190 to $6,230 for a three-bedroom and $5,760 to $8,570 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 303 road miles (257 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 55 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 Kerrville and Galveston 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 $460 to $650 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,290 to $1,900. 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 Kerrville–Galveston corridor.