Licensed Movers in Galveston, TX
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Galveston with the FMCSA, and 32 more listed carriers work within 30 miles. Each row carries the USDOT number that opens the carrier's own safety, insurance and complaint record, and every cost figure below comes from the same published model as the calculator.
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot September 24, 2026. Distances are from the center of Galveston to each carrier's ZIP code. No paid placement.
- Based in Galveston
- 1
- registered in the city itself
- Within 30 miles
- 32
- more listed carriers
- Interstate authority
- 3
- of 33 may move you out of state
- 2-bed local move
- $445 – $733
- 2 movers × 5–7 h, our model
In short
1 licensed mover is registered in Galveston and 32 more work within 30 miles; 3 of the 33 can move you out of state. 2 had a roadside inspection in the past 24 months. A two-bedroom local move runs $445 – $733 in our model. About 5,360 people a year move to Galveston County from other states (Census).
Movers based in Galveston
Ordered by the power units on each carrier's own MCS-150 filing.
- 1
Manuel's Transfer
TX 77550
- USDOT
- 3010325
- MC number
- —
- Fleet
- 1 truck · 2 drivers
- Registered since
- 2017
Movers within 30 miles of Galveston
Nearest first, from La Marque, Texas City, Santa Fe, 517 12th Ave N and nearby.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 mi | Lone Star Moving Company | La Marque, TX | 2021572 | 0 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Manuel's Transfer | Texas City, TX | 2061214 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | T & L Relocation Services | Santa Fe, TX | 2547287 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 14 mi | Relocation Transportation Moving Company LLC | 517 12th Ave N, TX | 2562783 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 15 mi | Prime Star Moving and Transport Inc | Texas City, TX | 3875122 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving | Dickinson, TX | 3464736 | 5 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Moving Unlimited | Dickinson, TX | 2055574 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Movers Near Me | San Leon, TX | 2773148 | 2 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 19 mi | Jack Robinson Moving LLC | Dickinson, TX | 3093417 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Beacon Moving and Residential Services LLC | Alvin, TX | 2783748 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Freight 2 U | Alvin, TX | 2157010 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 22 mi | Minute Movers of Houston | Alvin, TX | 2313518 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Clear Lake Movers Inc | League City, TX | 1950366 | 7 trucks | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Pierce Moving Company | League City, TX | 2675196 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | A-Dependable Moving Company | League City, TX | 1941915 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | A Discount Mover Inc | League City, TX | 1991859 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | 24 7 Movers | League City, TX | 2008978 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | A-1 Absolute Movers | League City, TX | 2014472 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Asap American Movers | League City, TX | 2359896 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 23 mi | Clear Creek Movers | League City, TX | 4228898 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi |  | Moving by Design | Webster, TX | 1808557 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi |  | Square Cow Moovers | Friendswood, TX | 4440534 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | Di-Co Moving Inc | Webster, TX | 2050101 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Navarro Melia Movers LLC | Friendswood, TX | 2050824 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Samson Power Movers LLC | Webster, TX | 3176352 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | Priced Rite Movers LLC | Webster, TX | 3810552 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | A-Max Movers | Houston, TX | 2067096 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Unitedezmovers | Houston, TX | 2106606 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 27 mi | Classic Relocation Services LLC | Houston, TX | 2933946 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | Brazosport Movers | Angleton, TX | 2059435 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | CW Movers | Angleton, TX | 2563442 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated | |
| 29 mi | A Plus Americain Moving | Houston, TX | 1944220 | 1 truck | Within TX | Not rated |
Roadside inspections: movers near Galveston
2 of the 33 movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 3 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 2 vehicle inspections (100.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 1 of 3 driver inspections (33.3%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| T & L Relocation ServicesSanta Fe, TX · USDOT 2547287 | 2 | 1 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Moving by DesignWebster, TX · USDOT 1808557 | 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
What movers cost in Galveston
Under about 100 miles you pay for a crew's time; beyond it, for weight and distance. Figures from the published model, not quotes.
Local moves in Galveston: billed by the hour
A two-bedroom move in Galveston: 2 movers × 5–7 hours × $37–$47 an hour, plus $75 travel, is $445 – $733.
| Home | Crew | Hours | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 | 2–3 | $223 – $357 |
| 1 bedroom | 2 | 3–5 | $297 – $545 |
| 2 bedrooms | 2 | 5–7 | $445 – $733 |
| 3 bedrooms | 3 | 6–9 | $741 – $1,344 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 | 8–10 | $1,259 – $1,955 |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4 | 10–12 | $1,555 – $2,331 |
Hourly rates are scaled to Texas: hand movers there earn a median $18.05 an hour against $19.35 nationally (BLS, May 2025), so the model's national $40–$50 band becomes $37–$47 per mover per hour.
Long distance from Galveston: priced by weight and miles
Full-service, transport only. From Galveston, Houston, TX is the nearest priced metro (≈ 54 mi) and New York City, NY the farthest (≈ 1,660 mi); ≈ marks estimated miles.
| To | Miles | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | ≈ 1,660 | $7,470 – $9,960 | $8,590 – $11,454 |
| Los Angeles, CA | ≈ 1,640 | $7,380 – $9,840 | $8,487 – $11,316 |
| Chicago, IL | ≈ 1,129 | $5,081 – $6,774 | $5,843 – $7,790 |
| Dallas, TX | ≈ 316 | $1,422 – $1,896 | $1,635 – $2,180 |
| Houston, TX | ≈ 54 | $445 – $733 | $741 – $1,344 |
| Washington, DC | ≈ 1,426 | $6,417 – $8,556 | $7,380 – $9,839 |
| Miami, FL | ≈ 1,090 | $4,905 – $6,540 | $5,641 – $7,521 |
| Philadelphia, PA | ≈ 1,568 | $7,056 – $9,408 | $8,114 – $10,819 |
Long-distance movers in Galveston
A move across a state line needs a carrier with interstate operating authority. 0 carriers registered in Galveston hold it and 3 more within 30 miles do. The largest are below; the cost table above prices the long-distance lanes out of Galveston.
| Miles | Logo | Company | City | USDOT | Fleet | Authority | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 mi | T & L Relocation Services | Santa Fe, TX | 2547287 | 1 truck | Interstate | Not rated | |
| 26 mi | | Moving by Design | Webster, TX | 1808557 | 4 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
| 26 mi | | Square Cow Moovers | Friendswood, TX | 4440534 | 2 trucks | Interstate | Not rated |
Once the truck crosses the state line, federal rules apply: a written estimate after a survey, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, a choice of valuation, and a delivery window on the bill of lading. Binding vs non-binding estimates, valuation and who regulates movers cover each rule. Every long-distance mover in Texas is ranked on the state page.
Who moves to and from Galveston County
Galveston sits in Galveston County, TX, home to about 333,168 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,360 (±832) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,650 (±591) from abroad and about 17,863 (±1,793) from elsewhere in Texas. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 4,286 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Galveston | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County, TXHouston moving costs | 8,597 ±1,326 | ≈ 54 mi to Houston | $445 – $733 |
| Brazoria County, TXPearland moving costs | 811 ±266 | ≈ 39 mi to Pearland | $445 – $733 |
| Bexar County, TXSan Antonio moving costs | 709 ±388 | ≈ 249 mi to San Antonio | $1,121 – $1,494 |
| Bell County, TXKilleen moving costs | 418 ±498* | ≈ 246 mi to Killeen | $1,107 – $1,476 |
| Liberty County, TX | 417 ±327 | — | — |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Harris County, TX (about 8,605), Brazoria County, TX (about 2,053) and Fort Bend County, TX (about 1,206). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Louisiana (about 537), Florida (about 521) and California (about 291); the largest flows in come from Illinois (about 511), Louisiana (about 438) and Georgia (about 428).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. * The margin is as large as the estimate: a handful of households, not a count. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Before you book a Galveston mover
Open the carrier's USDOT number on the federal record and check the name matches the company quoting you, get the estimate in writing after a survey, and pay little or nothing up front. The red flags and broker vs carrier explain why each check matters.
More in Texas
2,409 listed household-goods carriers are based in Texas; the state page ranks the largest, and the long-distance page keeps only those with interstate authority.
Movers in Galveston: questions people ask
How many licensed movers are there in Galveston, TX?
1 household-goods carrier is registered in Galveston itself on the FMCSA register, and 32 more listed carriers work within 30 miles (La Marque, Texas City, Santa Fe, 517 12th Ave N and nearby). All 33 hold an active registration with household goods declared and a fleet or drivers on file.
How much do movers cost in Galveston?
Local moves are billed by the hour: $37–$47 per mover per hour plus about $75 travel in our model, which puts a two-bedroom home (2 movers, 5–7 hours) at $445 – $733 and a three-bedroom home at $741 – $1,344. A long-distance move from Galveston to Dallas, TX (about 316 miles) is $1,422 – $1,896 for a two-bedroom home, transport only.
Who is the largest mover near Galveston?
By reported fleet, Clear Lake Movers Inc in League City, TX, with 7 trucks on its filing (USDOT 1950366). Fleet is self-reported and means capacity, not quality; read the record behind the number before you book.
How many long-distance movers are there in Galveston, TX?
0 carriers registered in Galveston hold interstate operating authority, and 3 more within 30 miles do. That authority is what a move across a state line requires; the long-distance section of this page lists them.
Do Galveston movers need a USDOT number for a local move?
A move that stays inside Texas is regulated by the state, and the carrier needs whatever Texas requires plus a USDOT number if it runs commercial trucks. 3 of the 33 carriers here also hold interstate authority, which is what a move across a state line requires.
Have movers near Galveston passed roadside inspections?
In the 24 months of FMCSA data, 2 of the 33 movers listed here were inspected, 3 inspections in all. Vehicles were put out of service in 2 of 2 vehicle inspections (100.0%), against 19.0% for listed movers nationally. The table on this page names the most-inspected carriers.
How many people move to Galveston County each year?
The Census Bureau's 2016–2020 survey puts it at about 5,360 (±832) a year from other states, about 1,650 (±591) from abroad and about 17,863 (±1,793) from elsewhere in Texas. The largest single flow out goes to Harris County (about 8,597 a year).
Sources. FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (snapshot September 24, 2026) and Safety Measurement System; Census ACS migration flows; costs from the published model. Nobody pays for placement.