Renton, WA → Galveston, TX · Cross-country move
About 2,272 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,540–$11,220, delivery in 7–14 days, 614 carriers on the Renton side and 37 in Galveston.
Moving from Renton to Galveston is a cross-country move of roughly 2,272 road miles, heading southeast from Washington 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 $7,540 to $11,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 39 hours (5 driving days).
On the Renton side there are 614 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (288 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.
Renton has a population of about 104,975 and Galveston about 53,000. Renton is considerably denser (4,544 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. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,020 | $3,680 | $4,490 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,530 | $5,520 | $6,730 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,540 | $9,200 | $11,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,070 | $14,720 | $17,950 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,590 | $20,230 | $24,690 |
$3,230–$4,570
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,050–$4,480
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,540–$11,220
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 $3,020 to $4,490 for a studio, $4,530 to $6,730 for a one-bedroom, $7,540 to $11,220 for a two-bedroom, $12,070 to $17,950 for a three-bedroom and $16,590 to $24,690 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,272 road miles (1,925 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 39 hours (5 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Washington 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 $3,230 to $4,570 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,050 to $4,480. 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 Renton–Galveston corridor.