Moving from Corpus Christi, TX to McAllen, TX
About 138 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 Corpus Christi, TX to McAllen, TX covers about 138 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $621 – $828 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 185 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 138 miles, about 3 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $621 – $828. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- about 3 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Corpus Christi to McAllen
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $466 – $621 | $335 – $447 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $559 – $745 | $402 – $537 | $268 – $358 |
| 2 bedrooms | $621 – $828 | $447 – $596 | $298 – $397 |
| 3 bedrooms | $714 – $952 | $514 – $686 | $343 – $457 |
| 4 bedrooms | $807 – $1,076 | $581 – $775 | $388 – $517 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $932 – $1,242 | $671 – $894 | $447 – $596 |
Transport only, for an estimated 138 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, Corpus Christi to McAllen
138 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $690. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $621 to $828, 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 Corpus Christi to McAllen
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 185 people a year (±119) moved from Nueces County, TX, home to Corpus Christi, to Hidalgo County, TX, home to McAllen. Going the other way: about 1,459 people a year (±698). Movers from Nueces County make up 1.1% of the 16,815 people a year who moved into Hidalgo County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Harris County, TX | 1,388 ±649 |
| Bexar County, TX | 1,314 ±438 |
| San Patricio County, TX | 983 ±404 |
| Kleberg County, TX | 733 ±353 |
| Travis County, TX | 607 ±382 |
| 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
31 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Corpus Christi. 1 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Notch Movers LLCUSDOT 2547963 | Corpus Christi · 5 mi | 13 trucks | 0 | — |
| The Best Move in TexasUSDOT 136463 | Corpus Christi · 2 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Corpus Christi LLCUSDOT 1645783 | Corpus Christi · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | — |
| Chilly's Affordable & Reliable MoversUSDOT 2820714 | Corpus Christi · 3 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Above All the Rest MovingUSDOT 2864678 | Corpus Christi · 5 mi | 3 trucks | 0 | — |
| Tony's TransferUSDOT 2007254 | Corpus Christi · 0 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
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
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 138-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 Corpus Christi to McAllen
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 138 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
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 Corpus Christi
All routes from Corpus Christi, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi to San Antonio, TX | ~155 mi | $698 – $930 |
| Corpus Christi to Austin, TX | ~203 mi | $914 – $1,218 |
| Corpus Christi to Houston, TX | ~216 mi | $972 – $1,296 |
| Corpus Christi to Arlington, TX | ~401 mi | $1,805 – $2,406 |
| Corpus Christi to Dallas, TX | ~406 mi | $1,827 – $2,436 |
| Corpus Christi to McKinney, TX | ~441 mi | $1,985 – $2,646 |
| Corpus Christi to Amarillo, TX | ~672 mi | $3,024 – $4,032 |
| Corpus Christi to Mobile, AL | ~699 mi | $3,146 – $4,194 |
Also moving to McAllen: from Laredo, TX, from San Antonio, TX, from Austin, TX, from Houston, TX.
Corpus Christi to McAllen moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Corpus Christi to McAllen?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 138 miles cost about $466 – $621 for a studio, $621 – $828 for a two-bedroom home and $714 – $952 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Corpus Christi to McAllen take?
The drive is about 3 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Corpus Christi to McAllen?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $298 – $397 for a two-bedroom home, against $621 – $828 with full-service movers; a moving container is $447 – $596.
Is Corpus Christi to McAllen 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 Corpus Christi to McAllen each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 185 people a year (margin of error ±119) moved from Nueces County, which contains Corpus Christi, to Hidalgo County, which contains McAllen.
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.