Leander is a city located primarily in Williamson County, Texas, with some areas extending into neighboring Travis County. The city is currently home to a population of over 26,500 residents and sits within the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area, also known as Greater Austin. The city was first founded in 1882 as a small area along the Austin and Northwestern Railroad, and the town was named after a railroad official who was instrumental in completing the line that serviced the town. Today, Leander is a small but growing part of the Greater Austin area.
Basic Information About Leander
- Current population: 26,500
- Current mayor: Chris Fielder
- Total area: 7.5 sq mi
- Official website: http://www.ci.leander.tx.us/
- Located in: Williamson, Travis counties
- Founded in: 1882
- Zip codes: 78641, 78646
- Area codes: 512, 737
Auto Transport to and from Leander
Leander is a member of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos Metropolitan Statistical Area, and this really helps you save time and money when searching for carriers to help you ship your vehicle there. Auto transport companies like running routes through major metropolitan areas and service many bedroom cities that sit within the metro area of a larger city. Greater Austin certainly qualifies in this regard, and Austin itself is one of the most popular auto transport locations in the entire state of Texas. This generally means that prices will be lower and there will be more carriers available and willing to transport your vehicle into and out of Leander.
At the same time, you may be able to save additional time and money by moving your pickup or delivery out of Leander and into one of the principal cities of the metro area. Austin, San Marcos and Round Rock are all great alternatives, as they all sit along one major interstate and have access to numerous others. Interstate highways are the main roads that carriers travel along as they link the largest cities and areas together along one easy-to-navigate, interconnected road system, allowing easy access to a variety of different areas. By moving your pickup or delivery out of Leander, you make the carrier’s job easier, and this is often rewarded with lower prices and faster pickup or delivery times.
At the end of the day you’ll want to discuss all this with an auto transport professional, and the best way to find one is to fill out our free online quote request form. You’ll receive multiple quotes in your email inbox from top-rated, licensed, bonded and insured auto transport companies. We pre-screen all our affiliates and make sure they are in good standing with the Better Business Bureau and various auto transport review websites and resources, to ensure that you only get the best rates from the best companies. If you have further questions or need additional help getting your quotes, feel free to call us toll-free at 800-930-7417 to speak to one of our live agents, who can answer your questions and help you get your free quotes.
Helpful Links About Leander
- City of Leander Official Website
- Leander on Wikipedia
- Leander Chamber of Commerce
- Leander Independent School District
- Leander at the Handbook of Texas Online
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