Newport, RI → San Marcos, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,989 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,830–$10,170, delivery in 5–10 days, 30 carriers on the Newport side and 94 in San Marcos.
Moving from Newport to San Marcos is a cross-country move of roughly 1,989 road miles, heading west from Rhode Island 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 $6,830 to $10,170 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 35 hours (4 driving days).
On the Newport side there are 30 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 94 around San Marcos (22 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 San Marcos.
Newport has a population of about 25,000 and San Marcos about 72,000. Newport is considerably denser (3,287 people per square mile versus 1,738), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Rhode Island, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,730 | $3,330 | $4,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,100 | $5,000 | $6,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,830 | $8,330 | $10,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,930 | $13,330 | $16,270 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,030 | $18,330 | $22,370 |
$2,790–$3,940
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,800–$4,110
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,830–$10,170
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Newport, RI → San Marcos, 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: Robert A Lantz
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Legal name: Michael P Mellar
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,730 to $4,070 for a studio, $4,100 to $6,100 for a one-bedroom, $6,830 to $10,170 for a two-bedroom, $10,930 to $16,270 for a three-bedroom and $15,030 to $22,370 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,989 road miles (1,686 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,790 to $3,940 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,800 to $4,110. 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 Newport–San Marcos corridor.