Kerrville, TX

South Lake Tahoe, CA → Kerrville, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from South Lake Tahoe to Kerrville

About 1,572 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,660–$9,910, delivery in 5–10 days, 11 carriers on the South Lake Tahoe side and 31 in Kerrville.

  • 1,572 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,660–$9,9102-bedroom estimate
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,572 miles (1,332 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
11 (7 interstate)
Movers at destination
31 (7 interstate)

Reverse: Kerrville → South Lake Tahoe

Moving from South Lake Tahoe to Kerrville is a cross-country move of roughly 1,572 road miles, heading east from California 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 $6,660 to $9,910 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 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the South Lake Tahoe side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (7 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.

South Lake Tahoe has a population of about 21,000 and Kerrville about 25,000. South Lake Tahoe is considerably denser (2,119 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.

Cost of moving from South Lake Tahoe to Kerrville

Full-service estimate for 1,572 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,670 $3,250 $3,970
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,000 $4,880 $5,950
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,660 $8,130 $9,910
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,660 $13,000 $15,860
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,660 $17,880 $21,810

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,220–$3,130

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

Portable container

$2,420–$3,560

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

Full-service mover

$6,660–$9,910

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 South Lake Tahoe (origin)

Mv Trucking

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2507468
MC
869399
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2014

Lfod Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3940458
MC
1463269
Based in
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Clayton Witte

Interstate carrier
USDOT
9020658
Based in
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Rouse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4412017
MC
1733322
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025

Wilson Trucking

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1835654
MC
665466
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89460 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Carson Valley Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
384361
MC
228843
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Manuel Jimenez Jr DBA South Lake Tahoe Towing

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2678760
MC
115986
Based in
Gardnerville, NV 89410 (25 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Best Way Movers

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3122663
MC
105518
Based in
Somerset, CA 95684 (38 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

All 11 movers in South Lake Tahoe

Near Kerrville (destination)

Riverhills Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3561425
MC
1196218
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

King Surplus Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1066545
MC
653372
Based in
Comfort, TX 78013 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

LA Rose Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1779973
MC
649192
Based in
Comfort, TX 78013 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

Riverhills Enterprise LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3569383
MC
1201808
Based in
Center Point, TX 78010 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Pioneer Moving & Climate Controlled Storage

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2303224
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Krv Enterprises LLC Series-A

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2374602
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Ivycreek Reflections

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3298576
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Midnight Express

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3362044
Based in
Kerrville, TX 78028 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 31 movers in Kerrville

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from South Lake Tahoe to Kerrville?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,670 to $3,970 for a studio, $4,000 to $5,950 for a one-bedroom, $6,660 to $9,910 for a two-bedroom, $10,660 to $15,860 for a three-bedroom and $14,660 to $21,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Kerrville from South Lake Tahoe?

About 1,572 road miles (1,332 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for South Lake Tahoe to Kerrville?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,220 to $3,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,420 to $3,560. 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 South Lake Tahoe–Kerrville corridor.