St. George, UT → Brownsville, TX · Long-distance move
About 1,436 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,700–$8,490, delivery in 3–7 days, 70 carriers on the St. George side and 111 in Brownsville.
Moving from St. George to Brownsville is a long-distance move of roughly 1,436 road miles, heading southeast from Utah 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 $5,700 to $8,490 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 25 hours (3 driving days).
On the St. George side there are 70 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 111 around Brownsville (60 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 Brownsville.
St. George has a population of about 108,713 and Brownsville about 192,957. The two cities have comparable density (1,215 and 1,420 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $2,280 | $2,780 | $3,390 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,420 | $4,170 | $5,090 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,700 | $6,960 | $8,490 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,130 | $11,130 | $13,580 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,550 | $15,300 | $18,670 |
$2,080–$2,930
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,300–$3,380
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,700–$8,490
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for St. George, UT → Brownsville, 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 $2,280 to $3,390 for a studio, $3,420 to $5,090 for a one-bedroom, $5,700 to $8,490 for a two-bedroom, $9,130 to $13,580 for a three-bedroom and $12,550 to $18,670 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,436 road miles (1,217 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).
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 Utah 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 $2,080 to $2,930 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,300 to $3,380. 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 St. George–Brownsville corridor.