West Palm Beach, FL → McAllen, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from West Palm Beach to McAllen

About 1,322 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,420–$8,070, delivery in 3–7 days, 446 carriers on the West Palm Beach side and 357 in McAllen.

1,322 miroad distance
23 h 30 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,420–$8,0702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: West Palm Beach, Florida
To: McAllen, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,322 miles (1,120 straight-line)
Drive time: 23 h 30 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 446 (162 interstate)
Movers at destination: 357 (213 interstate)

Reverse: McAllen → West Palm Beach

Moving from West Palm Beach to McAllen is a long-distance move of roughly 1,322 road miles, heading west from Florida 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 $5,420 to $8,070 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 23 h 30 min.

On the West Palm Beach side there are 446 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (162 of them authorized for interstate work), and 357 around McAllen (213 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 McAllen.

West Palm Beach has a population of about 127,189 and McAllen about 150,640. The two cities have comparable density (2,182 and 2,283 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from West Palm Beach to McAllen

Full-service estimate for 1,322 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,170	$2,640	$3,230
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,250	$3,970	$4,840
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,420	$6,610	$8,070
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,670	$10,580	$12,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,930	$14,550	$17,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,810–$2,550

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

Portable container

$2,200–$3,240

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

Full-service mover

$5,420–$8,070

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

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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 West Palm Beach (origin)

Cheney Brothers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 41648
MC: 895890
Based in: Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 753 trucks, 975 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (561) 845-4721 Route Verify on FMCSA

Circuit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Circuit Transit INC

USDOT: 3562459
MC: 1485340
Based in: West Palm Bch, FL 33401 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 192 trucks, 318 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (646) 504-3733 Route Verify on FMCSA

Good Greek Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sfakia LLC

USDOT: 2562486
MC: 894264
Based in: West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 83 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (561) 683-1313 Route Verify on FMCSA

Safebound Moving Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Safebound Logistics LLC

USDOT: 2900155
MC: 975408
Based in: West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (561) 510-7191 Route Verify on FMCSA

Excelsior Wpb LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3313823
MC: 1054919
Based in: West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (561) 512-6018 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jcal Holdings LLC

USDOT: 2071964
MC: 14116
Based in: Lake Worth, FL 33461 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 16 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (561) 687-5005 Route Verify on FMCSA

All My Sons Of The Palm Beaches LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 2785473
MC: 928227
Based in: Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (469) 461-5000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Forward Van Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Zip Transport & Services INC

USDOT: 709590
MC: 327506
Based in: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33409 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (954) 678-4747 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 446 movers in West Palm Beach

Near McAllen (destination)

Rapid Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rapid Logistics LLC

USDOT: 1502769
MC: 564203
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 325 trucks, 303 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (956) 702-0700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Unimex Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1970020
MC: 697365
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 310 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (956) 213-8150 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spirit Truck Lines LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 437028
MC: 152490
Based in: San Juan, TX 78589 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 446 trucks, 218 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (956) 781-7715 Route Verify on FMCSA

Aleman Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2959196
MC: 3661
Based in: Alamo, TX 78516 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 324 trucks, 158 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (956) 202-0779 Route Verify on FMCSA

Premier 1 Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3187957
MC: 303464
Based in: Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 128 trucks, 146 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (956) 213-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Msf Transport LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1930892
MC: 714680
Based in: Hidalgo, TX 78557 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 80 trucks, 87 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (956) 800-4473 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gec Transport Solutions LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3127200
MC: 91149
Based in: Pharr, TX 78577 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 70 trucks, 69 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (956) 843-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ang Nation Wide Transport

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4251409
MC: 1647997
Based in: McAllen, TX 78501 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 61 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (956) 855-3359 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 357 movers in McAllen

Tips for this move

Keep vehicle titles, passports and prescriptions with you; movers cannot carry some items at all.
Insist on a binding or binding-not-to-exceed estimate after an in-home or video survey.
Verify the carrier's USDOT and MC numbers on the FMCSA site before paying a deposit.
Ask how the delivery window is calculated and what the delay compensation is.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from West Palm Beach to McAllen?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,170 to $3,230 for a studio, $3,250 to $4,840 for a one-bedroom, $5,420 to $8,070 for a two-bedroom, $8,670 to $12,910 for a three-bedroom and $11,930 to $17,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is McAllen from West Palm Beach?

About 1,322 road miles (1,120 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 30 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 Florida 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 West Palm Beach to McAllen?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,810 to $2,550 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,200 to $3,240. 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 West Palm Beach–McAllen corridor.