Moving from Atlanta, GA to McAllen, TX
About 1,140 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Texas, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Atlanta, GA to McAllen, TX covers about 1,140 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,130 – $6,840 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 125 people a year move between the two metro areas (Census).
The route
At 1,140 miles between Georgia and Texas, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,130 – $6,840 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Atlanta to McAllen
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,848 – $5,130 | $2,770 – $3,694 | $1,847 – $2,462 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,617 – $6,156 | $3,324 – $4,432 | $2,216 – $2,955 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,130 – $6,840 | $3,694 – $4,925 | $2,462 – $3,283 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,900 – $7,866 | $4,248 – $5,664 | $2,832 – $3,776 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,669 – $8,892 | $4,802 – $6,402 | $3,201 – $4,268 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,695 – $10,260 | $5,540 – $7,387 | $3,694 – $4,925 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,140 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Atlanta to McAllen
1,140 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,700. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,130 to $6,840, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Atlanta to McAllen
The county-to-county table of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) has no estimate for Fulton County, GA to Hidalgo County, TX, but the wider metro table does: about 125 people a year (±163) moved from the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area to the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. The other way: about 406 people a year (±364).
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 19,481 people a year (±3,551) moving from Georgia to Texas and about 20,968 people a year (±3,871) from Texas to Georgia — a net gain for Georgia of about 1,487 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,205 ±1,333 |
| Cobb County, GA | 10,929 ±1,229 |
| Clayton County, GA | 7,292 ±1,451 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 4,421 ±716 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 3,851 ±812 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX | 2,052 ±713 |
| Cameron County, TX | 1,623 ±457 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,418 ±476 |
| Starr County, TX | 1,106 ±539 |
| Dallas County, TX | 589 ±295 |
Licensed movers at each end
125 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Atlanta (454 counting those licensed only inside Georgia). 74 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.7% of their 155 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Movers IncUSDOT 1187702 | Doraville · 13 mi | 57 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncUSDOT 797586 | Doraville · 14 mi | 39 trucks | 20 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncUSDOT 1727120 | Atlanta · 9 mi | 27 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| General Movers LLCUSDOT 1914057 | Lithonia · 16 mi | 25 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1942465 | Marietta · 20 mi | 24 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 6 |
| USA Family Moving of Atlanta LLCUSDOT 3447326 | Alpharetta · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 4 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the McAllen end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of McAllen: Chapa's Moving Express LLC (McAllen, 6 trucks), Lui Lui Moving Service LLC (Edimburg, 6 trucks), Lone Star Moving Service (McAllen, 4 trucks), Cantu Moving Service (Edinburg, 3 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Georgia into Texas, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Atlanta to McAllen
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,140 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in McAllen
A local move inside McAllen later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from McAllen are Corpus Christi (about 138 mi), Laredo (about 140 mi), San Antonio (about 258 mi).
Other routes from Atlanta
All routes from Atlanta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Columbus, GA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Atlanta to Chattanooga, TN | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Atlanta to Greenville, SC | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Atlanta to Birmingham, AL | ~163 mi | $734 – $978 |
| Atlanta to Augusta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Atlanta to Montgomery, AL | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Atlanta to Knoxville, TN | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Atlanta to Columbia, SC | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to McAllen: from Corpus Christi, TX, from Laredo, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Austin, TX.
Atlanta to McAllen moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to McAllen?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,140 miles cost about $3,848 – $5,130 for a studio, $5,130 – $6,840 for a two-bedroom home and $5,900 – $7,866 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to McAllen take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Atlanta to McAllen?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,462 – $3,283 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,130 – $6,840 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,694 – $4,925.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to McAllen?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and McAllen is in Texas, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 125 listed movers within 30 miles of Atlanta hold it.
How many people move from Atlanta to McAllen each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 125 people a year (margin of error ±163) moved from the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta, GA metro area to the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area. Its county table has no estimate for this pair, so the metro figure is the finest available.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.