C Ranch Transport LLC
- 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
San Marcos, TX → College Station, TX · Short-haul move
About 129 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,000–$2,980, delivery in 1–2 days, 94 carriers on the San Marcos side and 110 in College Station.
The route from San Marcos, TX to College Station, TX covers roughly 129 miles by road, a northeast-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 55 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,000 and $2,980, before packing or storage.
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 110 around College Station (35 interstate). For an in-state 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 College Station.
San Marcos has a population of about 72,000 and College Station about 127,472. College Station is the denser city (2,354 people per square mile versus 1,738 in San Marcos), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,000 | $2,440 | $2,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,200 | $3,910 | $4,770 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $4,410 | $5,370 | $6,560 |
$280–$400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,140–$1,670
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,000–$2,980
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for San Marcos, TX → College Station, 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 $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,210 to $1,790 for a one-bedroom, $2,000 to $2,980 for a two-bedroom, $3,200 to $4,770 for a three-bedroom and $4,410 to $6,560 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 129 road miles (110 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 55 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.
No. Because both San Marcos and College Station are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $280 to $400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,140 to $1,670. 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 Marcos–College Station corridor.