Mat Express
Legal name: Mat Parcel Express INC
- USDOT
- 927424
- MC
- 400335
- Based in
- San Diego, CA 92110 (5 mi from center)
- Service
- Local moves
- Fleet
- 50 trucks, 64 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2001
San Diego, CA → Kerrville, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,271 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,900–$8,780, delivery in 3–7 days, 626 carriers on the San Diego side and 31 in Kerrville.
Kerrville sits about 1,271 miles east of San Diego, which makes this an interstate relocation from California to Texas that most movers classify as a long-distance move.
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 $5,900 to $8,780 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 22 h 37 min.
On the San Diego side there are 626 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (217 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Kerrville (7 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 Kerrville.
San Diego has a population of about 1.4 million and Kerrville about 25,000. San Diego is considerably denser (4,256 people per square mile versus 1,068), 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 California, 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 | $2,360 | $2,880 | $3,510 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,540 | $4,320 | $5,270 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,900 | $7,200 | $8,780 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,450 | $11,520 | $14,050 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,990 | $15,840 | $19,320 |
$1,760–$2,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,150–$3,170
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,900–$8,780
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Diego, CA → Kerrville, 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,360 to $3,510 for a studio, $3,540 to $5,270 for a one-bedroom, $5,900 to $8,780 for a two-bedroom, $9,450 to $14,050 for a three-bedroom and $12,990 to $19,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,271 road miles (1,077 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 37 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 California 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 $1,760 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,150 to $3,170. 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 San Diego–Kerrville corridor.