Aberdeen, SD

San Marcos, TX → Aberdeen, SD · Long-distance move

Movers from San Marcos to Aberdeen

About 1,272 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,110–$7,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 94 carriers on the San Marcos side and 9 in Aberdeen.

  • 1,272 miroad distance
  • 22 h 38 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,110–$7,6102-bedroom estimate
Photo: Aberdeen Convention and Visitor's Bureau · CC0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,272 miles (1,078 straight-line)
Drive time
22 h 38 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
94 (22 interstate)
Movers at destination
9 (9 interstate)

Reverse: Aberdeen → San Marcos

Aberdeen sits about 1,272 miles north of San Marcos, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to South Dakota 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 $5,110 to $7,610 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 38 min.

On the San Marcos side there are 94 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (22 of them authorized for interstate work), and 9 around Aberdeen (9 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 Aberdeen.

San Marcos has a population of about 72,000 and Aberdeen about 28,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,738 and 1,725 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from San Marcos to Aberdeen

Full-service estimate for 1,272 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,040 $2,490 $3,040
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,070 $3,740 $4,560
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,110 $6,230 $7,610
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,180 $9,970 $12,170
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,250 $13,720 $16,730

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,760–$2,480

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,160–$3,170

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,110–$7,610

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

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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.

Moving companies for this route

Near San Marcos (origin)

C Ranch Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2991875
MC
1167029
Based in
Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Bobcat Movers

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3659947
MC
1264932
Based in
San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Hank Dewitt Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1834622
MC
737654
Based in
San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Blackstar Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3642789
MC
1252496
Based in
Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Mj Transport Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4437014
MC
1746652
Based in
San Marcos, TX 78666 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck
USDOT registered
2025

Kathwa LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2175568
MC
914576
Based in
Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Moving Company

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4039461
MC
1528182
Based in
Uhland, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023

International Fast Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4391970
MC
1723014
Based in
Kyle, TX 78640 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

All 94 movers in San Marcos

Near Aberdeen (destination)

Demaray Harvesting & Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418613
MC
260450
Based in
Columbia, SD 57433 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
51 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Dial A Move

Licensed interstate
USDOT
885778
MC
386322
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Double Duty Movers & Portable Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2251443
MC
783890
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Esaak Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2063548
MC
943864
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Rbow Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3895010
MC
1433161
Based in
Aberdeen, SD 57401 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Milbrandt Enterprises INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
934701
Based in
Groton, SD 57445 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

Pernsteiner Farm

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1439877
MC
544077
Based in
Ellendale, ND 58436 (43 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005

Mayer Grain And Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2262675
MC
782564
Based in
Frankfort, SD 57440 (44 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

All 9 movers in Aberdeen

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from San Marcos to Aberdeen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,040 to $3,040 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,560 for a one-bedroom, $5,110 to $7,610 for a two-bedroom, $8,180 to $12,170 for a three-bedroom and $11,250 to $16,730 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Aberdeen from San Marcos?

About 1,272 road miles (1,078 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 38 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into South Dakota 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for San Marcos to Aberdeen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,760 to $2,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,160 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Marcos–Aberdeen corridor.