Corpus Christi, Texas Moving Costs
What a move actually costs in Corpus Christi, Texas — local hourly rates, long distance ranges and the figures behind them.
In short
A local move in Corpus Christi is billed by the hour: a two-bedroom home with two movers runs $445 – $733 in our model. Across the 12 routes we price from Corpus Christi, the median is about 441 miles, which puts a two-bedroom move at $1,985 – $2,646. About 5,801 people a year move to Nueces County from other states (Census).
Who moves to and from Nueces County
Corpus Christi sits in Nueces County, TX, home to about 357,688 people aged one and over. In the Census Bureau's 2016–2020 American Community Survey, about 5,801 (±859) people a year moved into the county from another state, about 1,179 (±254) from abroad and about 12,638 (±1,565) from elsewhere in Texas. Going the other way, the county-to-county estimates add up to roughly 5,814 a year leaving for another state.
| To | People a year | From Corpus Christi | 2-bedroom move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris County, TXHouston moving costs | 1,388 ±649 | ≈ 216 mi to Houston | $972 – $1,296 |
| Bexar County, TXSan Antonio moving costs | 1,314 ±438 | ≈ 155 mi to San Antonio | $698 – $930 |
| San Patricio County, TXPortland moving costs | 983 ±404 | ≈ 11 mi to Portland | $445 – $733 |
| Kleberg County, TXKingsville moving costs | 733 ±353 | ≈ 39 mi to Kingsville | $445 – $733 |
| Travis County, TXAustin moving costs | 607 ±382 | ≈ 203 mi to Austin | $914 – $1,218 |
The largest groups of newcomers come from Bexar County, TX (about 1,553), Hidalgo County, TX (about 1,459) and Harris County, TX (about 1,239). Across state lines, the largest flows out go to Florida (about 804), Georgia (about 438) and Oklahoma (about 388); the largest flows in come from California (about 757), Florida (about 691) and Virginia (about 387).
US Census Bureau, ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county migration flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. Miles are estimated from city coordinates; move prices are full-service, transport only, from the published model.
Popular Moving Routes from Corpus Christi
Nearest first. See all 12 routes from Corpus Christi with transit times, costs by home size and licensed movers.
Long Distance Routes
Within Texas
An hourly quote is the crew rate multiplied by how long the job takes, so access is what really moves the number: a long carry, stairs without an elevator, a street the truck cannot park on, or packing left until the morning. We cover each of those, and the surcharges to watch for, in how much movers cost.
Corpus Christi Moving Cost Guide
Moving costs in Corpus Christi, Texas vary based on location, building type, and services required:
Average Corpus Christi Moving Costs:
Local moves (billed by the hour)
- Studio2 movers · 2–3 hrs$223 – $357
- 1 bedroom2 movers · 3–5 hrs$297 – $545
- 2 bedrooms2 movers · 5–7 hrs$445 – $733
- 3 bedrooms3 movers · 6–9 hrs$741 – $1,344
- 4+ bedrooms4 movers · 8–10 hrs$1,259 – $1,955
Based on $37–$47 per mover per hour plus a $75 travel fee.
Long distance from Corpus Christi
- 1 bedroom$1,786 – $2,381
- 2 bedrooms$1,985 – $2,646
- 3 bedrooms$2,282 – $3,043
- 4+ bedrooms$2,580 – $3,440
Priced at 441 miles, the typical corridor we track from Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi moving cost questions
How much do movers cost in Corpus Christi?
A local move inside Corpus Christi is billed by the hour. Full-service crews run about $37 to $47 per mover per hour, plus a travel fee of around $75 to get the truck to you and back. A studio needs roughly 2 to 3 hours with a crew of 2, which works out to $223 – $357. A three bedroom home takes a crew of 3 some 6 to 9 hours, or $741 – $1,344.
What does a long distance move from Corpus Christi cost?
Once you leave the local band, movers price on distance and weight rather than hours. Across the 12 routes we track from Corpus Christi, a typical corridor is around 441 miles, which puts a two bedroom move at $1,985 – $2,646 and a three bedroom at $2,282 – $3,043. Run your exact destination through the calculator for a closer figure.
Which routes out of Corpus Christi do you publish prices for?
We publish a priced route page for 12 destinations from Corpus Christi, 8 of them inside Texas. The longest are Corpus Christi to San Diego, CA at 1,430 miles, around $6,435 – $8,580 for a two bedroom home; Corpus Christi to Jacksonville, FL at 1,127 miles, around $5,072 – $6,762 for a two bedroom home; Corpus Christi to Phoenix, AZ at 1,114 miles, around $5,013 – $6,684 for a two bedroom home. Each has its own page with the full cost table.
How much does it cost to move from Corpus Christi to a nearby city?
The closest city we publish costs for is McAllen, about 138 miles away by road. That is past the local band, so it is priced on distance and weight — roughly $621 – $828 for a two bedroom home. Other nearby cities we cover include Laredo (150 mi), San Antonio (155 mi), Austin (203 mi).
Does My Fast Movers carry out moves in Corpus Christi?
No. We do not own trucks, employ crews or take payment to rank one company above another. This page exists so you can see what a Corpus Christi move should cost before you call anyone, then judge the quotes you are given against it.
Moving between Corpus Christi and nearby cities
The closest places we publish costs for, ranked by road distance from Corpus Christi. Anything inside the local band is billed by the hour; past it, movers switch to distance and weight.
| City | Distance | Billed as | 2-bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | ~138 mi | Distance | $621 – $828 |
| Laredo | ~150 mi | Distance | $675 – $900 |
| San Antonio | ~155 mi | Distance | $698 – $930 |
| Austin | ~203 mi | Distance | $914 – $1,218 |
| Houston | ~216 mi | Distance | $972 – $1,296 |
| Arlington | ~401 mi | Distance | $1,805 – $2,406 |
Distances are estimated from city coordinates, not measured on a specific route, so treat them as approximate. Our route pages from Corpus Christi add transit times, licensed movers and the reverse direction.
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