Moving from Amarillo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX
About 672 miles inside Texas. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Texas, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Amarillo, TX to Corpus Christi, TX covers about 672 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 145 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 672 miles between Texas 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 $3,024 – $4,032 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Amarillo to Corpus Christi
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,268 – $3,024 | $1,633 – $2,177 | $1,089 – $1,452 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,722 – $3,629 | $1,960 – $2,613 | $1,306 – $1,742 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,024 – $4,032 | $2,177 – $2,903 | $1,452 – $1,935 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,478 – $4,637 | $2,504 – $3,338 | $1,669 – $2,226 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,931 – $5,242 | $2,830 – $3,774 | $1,887 – $2,516 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,536 – $6,048 | $3,266 – $4,355 | $2,177 – $2,903 |
Transport only, for an estimated 672 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, Amarillo to Corpus Christi
672 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,360. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,024 to $4,032, 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 Amarillo to Corpus Christi
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 145 people a year (±136) moved from Potter County, TX, home to Amarillo, to Nueces County, TX, home to Corpus Christi. Going the other way: about 162 people a year (±105). Movers from Potter County make up 0.8% of the 18,439 people a year who moved into Nueces County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Randall County, TX | 5,918 ±1,116 |
| Lubbock County, TX | 400 ±163 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 286 ±147 |
| Dallas County, TX | 229 ±125 |
| Pecos County, TX | 204 ±269 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Bexar County, TX | 1,553 ±1,139 |
| Hidalgo County, TX | 1,459 ±698 |
| Harris County, TX | 1,239 ±357 |
| San Patricio County, TX | 837 ±327 |
| Kleberg County, TX | 668 ±304 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Amarillo. 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.0% of their 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&W Transfer and StorageUSDOT 1818225 | Amarillo · 1 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| M & L Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 320702 | Amarillo · 1 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atlama Moving and StorageUSDOT 2069430 | Amarillo · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bomb City Movers LLCUSDOT 3729636 | Amarillo · 12 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Budget MoversUSDOT 2101094 | Amarillo · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| McDowell House and Structural MoversUSDOT 3566191 | Amarillo · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Corpus Christi end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Corpus Christi: Top Notch Movers LLC (Corpus Christi, 13 trucks), The Best Move in Texas (Corpus Christi, 6 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Corpus Christi LLC (Corpus Christi, 5 trucks), Chilly's Affordable & Reliable Movers (Corpus Christi, 4 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Texas, so Texas rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Texas licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Texas, so your protection on this 672-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Amarillo to Corpus Christi
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 672 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Corpus Christi
A local move inside Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi are McAllen (about 138 mi), Laredo (about 150 mi), San Antonio (about 155 mi).
Other routes from Amarillo
All routes from Amarillo, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Lubbock, TX | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Amarillo to Arlington, TX | ~373 mi | $1,679 – $2,238 |
| Amarillo to Dallas, TX | ~389 mi | $1,751 – $2,334 |
| Amarillo to Austin, TX | ~484 mi | $2,178 – $2,904 |
| Amarillo to Harrisburg, PA | ~1,635 mi | $7,358 – $9,810 |
Also moving to Corpus Christi: from McAllen, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Austin, TX, from Houston, TX.
Amarillo to Corpus Christi moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Amarillo to Corpus Christi?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 672 miles cost about $2,268 – $3,024 for a studio, $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home and $3,478 – $4,637 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Amarillo to Corpus Christi take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 Amarillo to Corpus Christi?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,452 – $1,935 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,024 – $4,032 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,177 – $2,903.
Is Amarillo to Corpus Christi an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Texas, so the move is regulated by Texas rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Texas requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Amarillo to Corpus Christi each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 145 people a year (margin of error ±136) moved from Potter County, which contains Amarillo, to Nueces County, which contains Corpus Christi.
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.