Moving from Corpus Christi, TX to Mobile, AL
About 699 miles across a state line, from Texas into Alabama, 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 Corpus Christi, TX to Mobile, AL covers about 699 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,146 – $4,194 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 149 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 699 miles between Texas and Alabama, 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 $3,146 – $4,194 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Corpus Christi to Mobile
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,359 – $3,146 | $1,699 – $2,265 | $1,132 – $1,510 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,831 – $3,775 | $2,038 – $2,718 | $1,359 – $1,812 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,146 – $4,194 | $2,265 – $3,020 | $1,510 – $2,013 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,617 – $4,823 | $2,604 – $3,473 | $1,736 – $2,315 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,089 – $5,452 | $2,944 – $3,926 | $1,963 – $2,617 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,718 – $6,291 | $3,397 – $4,530 | $2,265 – $3,020 |
Transport only, for an estimated 699 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 Mobile
699 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,495. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,146 to $4,194, 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 Mobile
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 149 people a year (±104) moved from Nueces County, TX, home to Corpus Christi, to Mobile County, AL, home to Mobile. Too few went the other way to estimate. Movers from Nueces County make up 1.3% of the 11,762 people a year who moved into Mobile County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,428 people a year (±2,159) moving from Texas to Alabama and about 7,015 people a year (±1,777) from Alabama to Texas — a net gain for Alabama of about 413 people a year.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Baldwin County, AL | 1,154 ±330 |
| Madison County, AL | 565 ±194 |
| Lee County, AL | 490 ±469 |
| Montgomery County, AL | 406 ±286 |
| Cumberland County, NC | 267 ±328 |
Licensed movers at each end
1 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Corpus Christi (31 counting those licensed only inside Texas). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Corpus Christi LLCUSDOT 1645783 | Corpus Christi · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Mobile end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Mobile: Port City Transfer LLC (Irvington, 17 trucks), Alabama Relocation Services Inc (Mobile, 8 trucks), Eastern Shore Transfer Inc (Spanish Fort, 6 trucks), Allied Van Lines (Theodore, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Texas into Alabama, 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 Corpus Christi to Mobile
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 699 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Mobile
A local move inside Mobile later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $435 – $719 for a two-bedroom home and $723 – $1,317 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Mobile are Gulfport (about 77 mi), New Orleans (about 153 mi), Montgomery (about 181 mi).
Other routes from Corpus Christi
All routes from Corpus Christi, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi to McAllen, TX | ~138 mi | $621 – $828 |
| 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 |
Also moving to Mobile: from Gulfport, MS, from Montgomery, AL, from Birmingham, AL, from Huntsville, AL.
Corpus Christi to Mobile moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Corpus Christi to Mobile?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 699 miles cost about $2,359 – $3,146 for a studio, $3,146 – $4,194 for a two-bedroom home and $3,617 – $4,823 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Corpus Christi to Mobile take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 13 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 Corpus Christi to Mobile?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,510 – $2,013 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,146 – $4,194 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,265 – $3,020.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Corpus Christi to Mobile?
Yes. Corpus Christi is in Texas and Mobile is in Alabama, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 1 listed movers within 30 miles of Corpus Christi hold it.
How many people move from Corpus Christi to Mobile each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 149 people a year (margin of error ±104) moved from Nueces County, which contains Corpus Christi, to Mobile County, which contains Mobile.
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.