Moving to Galveston from somewhere in Louisiana? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest Louisiana city on this platform is Lake Charles at about 149 road miles from Galveston; the largest, New Orleans, is about 364 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Galveston has 37 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (17 with interstate authority), and the Louisiana cities on this platform account for 669 more.
Typical cost (Galveston ↔ New Orleans, 364 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,750 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,660 | $2,020 | $2,470 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,760 | $3,370 | $4,110 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,420 | $5,390 | $6,570 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,080 | $7,410 | $9,040 |
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Distance is pre-filled for Louisiana → Galveston, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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