Gulf Winds International INC
- USDOT
- 690147
- MC
- 320104
- Based in
- Seabrook, TX 77586 (8 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 731 trucks, 719 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1997
League City, TX → Galveston, TX · Local move
About 27 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,120–$1,660, delivery in 0–1 days, 187 carriers on the League City side and 37 in Galveston.
Galveston sits about 27 miles south of League City, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 51 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,120 and $1,660, before packing or storage.
On the League City side there are 187 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (79 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.
League City has a population of about 119,905 and Galveston about 53,000. League City is considerably denser (2,230 people per square mile versus 1,308), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $590 | $720 | $880 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $690 | $840 | $1,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,120 | $1,360 | $1,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,740 | $2,120 | $2,590 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
$180–$250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,040–$1,540
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,120–$1,660
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for League City, TX → Galveston, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: USA Debusk LLC
Legal name: Pioneer Freight LTD
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $590 to $880 for a studio, $690 to $1,030 for a one-bedroom, $1,120 to $1,660 for a two-bedroom, $1,740 to $2,590 for a three-bedroom and $2,610 to $3,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 27 road miles (23 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 51 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both League City 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 $180 to $250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,040 to $1,540. 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 League City–Galveston corridor.