The Best Long-Distance Movers in Texarkana, AR
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The best long-distance mover in Texarkana is PODS Moving & Storage (4.38/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of Arkansas, per moveBuddha's analysis of 22 Arkansas movers.
Who are the best interstate movers serving Texarkana?
moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Texarkana residents moving out of Arkansas are Safeway Moving (4.9/5), American Van Lines (4.9/5), Allied Van Lines (4.2/5), Mayzlin Relocation (4.8/5), and North American Van Lines (4.8/5). National carriers operate dedicated long-haul networks, carry interstate FMCSA authority, and price moves by weight and mileage, the standard model for cross-state relocations.
Who are the best long-distance movers in Texarkana for in-state moves?
PODS Moving & Storage (4.38/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Texarkana-based mover for long-distance moves within Arkansas, followed by Adams Moving and Storage (3.76/5). Of the 2 intrastate-capable movers serving Texarkana, 2 offer full packing services, which can meaningfully reduce the physical load of a longer in-state move. Full rankings for local long-distance movers serving Texarkana are listed below.
Below are moveBuddha's top picks for long-distance movers that serve Texarkana but stay within Arkansas:
- PODS Moving & Storage: 4.38 out of 5 stars
- Adams Moving and Storage: 3.76 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. PODS Moving & Storage has been in business for 27 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and interstate moving.
Review quality 4.3
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. PODS Moving & Storage has about 84% positive reviews across roughly 32 total reviews.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from PODS Moving & Storage.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. PODS Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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JaRoyce provided great service delivering and picking up our pod. The company should be very proud to have an amazing employee like JaRoyce representing them!
Pods is a great system to use when your moving. It’s like half way between moving yourself and having a mover do everything but they do the hard part which is moving your belongings from one place to another.
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 3.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Adams Moving and Storage has been in business for many years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry.
Review quality 3.8
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Adams Moving and Storage has about 100% positive reviews across roughly 24 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 5.0.
Quote accuracy 3.7
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from Adams Moving and Storage.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Adams Moving and Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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We bought an existing home... Adam and his crew came the day after we called. So glad that they had the time to quickly take care of us. They did a great job and we would not hesitate to call on them again.
OMG they were wonderful! Excellent service, arrived on time, and worked hard. Thank you for the move!
What add-on services do Texarkana movers offer?
Not every mover in Texarkana offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 2 Texarkana movers, here is what is available and how often:
- Storage: offered by 50.0% of Texarkana movers, compared to 81.82% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
Specialty service costs below use moveBuddha's pricing dataset adjusted for Texarkana's cost of living.
Does Texarkana have movers that offer art handling?
No Texarkana movers in moveBuddha's dataset currently offer art handling. Statewide, 7 of 22 Arkansas movers offer this service (31.82%), compared to 45.83% nationally. Elite Movers Inc (4.48/5) is the top-rated Arkansas mover for art handling in moveBuddha's dataset and is an option for Texarkana residents needing this service. Per-piece handling runs $36 to $360, with custom crates adding $108 to $144 per item.
| Art handling in Texarkana | Details |
|---|---|
| Texarkana movers offering this | 0 of 2 — no Texarkana providers currently listed |
| Arkansas statewide | 7 of 22 (31.82%) |
| National average | 45.83% |
| Top-rated Arkansas statewide provider | Elite Movers Inc (4.48/5) |
| Per-piece handling fee | $36 to $360 |
| Custom crating per item | $108 to $144 |
UV exposure discolors pigments. Humidity shifts warp canvas and crack paint layers. Impact fractures damage sculpture and frames. Standard moving blankets address none of these risks adequately for high-value artwork. Archival packing materials and custom crates built to the dimensions of each piece are the professional standard for art moving. Verify the mover has documented experience with your specific media type before committing.
Does Texarkana have movers that offer junk removal?
No Texarkana movers in moveBuddha's dataset currently offer junk removal. Statewide, 8 of 22 Arkansas movers offer this service (36.36%), compared to 36.39% nationally. College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.66/5) is the top-rated Arkansas mover for junk removal in moveBuddha's dataset and is an option for Texarkana residents needing this service. Standalone junk removal typically runs $108 to $360 per load.
| Junk removal in Texarkana | Details |
|---|---|
| Texarkana movers offering this | 0 of 2 — no Texarkana providers currently listed |
| Arkansas statewide | 8 of 22 (36.36%) |
| National average | 36.39% |
| Top-rated Arkansas statewide provider | College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving (4.66/5) |
| Typical cost per load | $108 to $360 |
| Single large item | $54 to $108 |
Bundling junk removal with a move is almost always cheaper than scheduling it as a separate service. Removing unwanted items before a mover arrives also reduces the billable weight of the shipment, which lowers the base moving cost on weight-based quotes.
Does Texarkana have movers that offer fragile-only packing?
No Texarkana movers in moveBuddha's dataset currently offer fragile-only packing. Statewide, 4 of 22 Arkansas movers offer this service (18.18%), compared to 23.87% nationally. Razorback Moving (4.36/5) is the top-rated Arkansas mover for fragile-only packing in moveBuddha's dataset and is an option for Texarkana residents needing this service. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Texarkana | Details |
|---|---|
| Texarkana movers offering this | 0 of 2 — no Texarkana providers currently listed |
| Arkansas statewide | 4 of 22 (18.18%) |
| National average | 23.87% |
| Top-rated Arkansas statewide provider | Razorback Moving (4.36/5) |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without requiring a full-service packing contract. Professional packing adds $0.15 to $0.21 per pound on average to a move's total cost, so limiting crew packing to breakables is the most direct way to reduce that add-on while protecting the items with the highest in-transit breakage risk.
Does Texarkana have movers that offer storage?
Storage is available from 1 of 2 Texarkana movers (50.0%), compared to 81.82% statewide and 84.85% nationally. PODS Moving & Storage (4.38/5) rate highest for storage in Texarkana. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $185/month.
| Storage in Texarkana | Details |
|---|---|
| Texarkana movers offering this | 1 of 2 (50.0%) |
| Arkansas statewide | 18 of 22 (81.82%) |
| National average | 84.85% |
| Top-rated Texarkana storage movers | PODS Moving & Storage |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $185 |
| 2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) | $360 |
Storage-in-transit keeps belongings with the mover's network between pickup and delivery, avoiding the cost of a third-party facility transfer. At $0.50 per cubic foot per month, a standard 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) runs roughly $185 per month. For longer gaps, confirm whether the mover's valuation coverage remains active while items are in storage.
Does Texarkana have movers that offer hot tub relocation?
No Texarkana movers in moveBuddha's dataset currently offer hot tub relocation. Statewide, 3 of 22 Arkansas movers offer this service (13.64%), compared to 21.93% nationally. Little Guys Movers (4.5/5) is the top-rated Arkansas mover for hot tub relocation in moveBuddha's dataset and is an option for Texarkana residents needing this service. Hot tub moves typically run $108 to $288 per item when bundled with a full-service move.
| Hot tub relocation in Texarkana | Details |
|---|---|
| Texarkana movers offering this | 0 of 2 — no Texarkana providers currently listed |
| Arkansas statewide | 3 of 22 (13.64%) |
| National average | 21.93% |
| Top-rated Arkansas statewide provider | Little Guys Movers (4.5/5) |
| Bundled with full-service move | $108 to $288 |
| Standalone hot tub move | $216 to $576 |
Empty weight for most hot tubs is 500 to 1,000 lbs. The unit must be fully drained, and electrical or plumbing disconnection may require a licensed contractor before the mover can load it. Narrow side-gate access or no direct truck access to the backyard can add a crane or shuttle relay fee. Get a site-specific quote that accounts for access conditions before committing to a price.
Does Texarkana have movers that offer piano moving?
No Texarkana movers in moveBuddha's dataset currently offer piano moving. Statewide, 14 of 22 Arkansas movers offer this service (63.64%), compared to 72.52% nationally. Little Guys Movers (4.5/5) is the top-rated Arkansas mover for piano moving in moveBuddha's dataset and is an option for Texarkana residents needing this service. A standalone piano move in Arkansas typically costs $576 to $2,520, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Texarkana | Details |
|---|---|
| Texarkana movers offering this | 0 of 2 — no Texarkana providers currently listed |
| Arkansas statewide | 14 of 22 (63.64%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Arkansas statewide provider | Little Guys Movers (4.5/5) |
| Upright piano | $576 to $1,080 |
| Baby grand piano | $864 to $1,800 |
| Grand piano | $1,296 to $2,520 |
Uprights weigh 400 to 800 lbs and grands top 1,200 lbs. Moving either without a piano board, padded blankets, and proper straps risks cracking the soundboard or snapping the legs, damage that a mover's standard released-value policy covers at just $0.60 per pound regardless of the instrument's value. Requesting full valuation coverage specifically for the piano is the most direct way to close that gap. For most moves, bundling piano service into a full-service household move costs less than a standalone piano carrier.
Who are the best movers in Texarkana for small long-distance moves?
PODS Moving & Storage leads Texarkana's small-move providers with a 4.38/5 moveBuddha score. DIY options like moving containers and rental trucks reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving and are worth comparing for loads under 3,000 pounds.
What are the best moving containers for long-distance moves from Texarkana?
Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5), U-Pack (5.0/5), and MovingYourself (5.0/5) are moveBuddha's top-rated container options for moves out of Texarkana. Moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, making them the most cost-effective option for Texarkana residents who can handle their own loading and unloading. Container pricing varies by distance, container size, and the number of units required, so use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare quotes for your specific move before committing to a provider.
What are the best labor-only movers in Texarkana?
moveBuddha's dataset does not currently include enough local labor-only providers in Texarkana to generate city-specific rankings; the options below are moveBuddha's top-rated Arkansas statewide labor-only providers. Labor-only movers handle loading and unloading without providing a truck, making them the right fit for Texarkana residents who plan to drive themselves or who have rented their own vehicle. Combining a labor-only crew with a rental truck or moving container reduces total move cost by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing dataset.
What are the best moving truck rentals for long-distance Texarkana moves?
Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck Rental, and U-Haul Truck Rental are moveBuddha's top-rated rental truck options for a DIY move out of Texarkana. A truck rental is the cheapest way to move out of state for those willing to handle both the loading and the driving. For moves over 500 miles, a local mover and a national mover price a rental truck the same, so distance alone does not change which provider to choose. Use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare total DIY costs against container and full-service quotes before committing.
How much does it cost to hire long-distance movers in Texarkana?
Moving costs across Arkansas range from $232 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $132/hour) to $2,995 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of Arkansas mover quotes. The table below shows Arkansas statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Texarkana will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.
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| Home size | Estimated interstate cost from Arkansas* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $232 |
| 1-bedroom home or apartment | $364 |
| 2-bedroom home or apartment | $654 |
| 3-bedroom home | $1,651 |
| 4-bedroom home | $1,909 |
| 5+ bedroom home | $2,995 |
*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in Arkansas. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.
Data reflects Arkansas statewide averages based on moveBuddha's analysis of mover quotes collected.
What affects moving costs in Texarkana?
Here are some additional cost considerations for your long-distance Texarkana move:
- Distance: The farther you move from Texarkana, the more you pay. A short intrastate move costs far less than a cross-country relocation. Once you cross state lines, pricing structure changes entirely and costs rise considerably.
- Home size and weight: Movers price local moves by the hour and interstate moves by total shipment weight. Downsizing before your move reduces both your bill and your packing time.
- Move type: Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most. DIY options like rental trucks or moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service, according to moveBuddha data.
- Add-on services: Professional packing adds an average of $0.15–$0.21 per pound. Shuttle service, if required, adds $0.08–$0.12 per pound with minimums often starting around $200.
- Timing: Summer moves (May through September) carry the highest rates. Mid-month and mid-week bookings are consistently cheaper than weekend or month-end dates.
FAQs about the best long-distance movers in Texarkana
Do long-distance movers in Texarkana need to be licensed?
Every mover handling a cross-state shipment from Texarkana must hold a valid US Department of Transportation number and maintain FMCSA registration. Of the 2 movers moveBuddha has reviewed in Texarkana, 2 are licensed for interstate moves — and every company recommended on this page is among them. Verify any mover's credentials in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's database.
Before your move, read the FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move guide to understand the consumer protections that apply once you sign with a licensed carrier.
Is a local mover or a national mover better for leaving Texarkana?
Local movers in Texarkana are the most affordable option for moves that stay within Arkansas. Of the 2 movers moveBuddha has reviewed in Texarkana, 2 are licensed for interstate routes. The top-rated options are highlighted on this page.
When a move crosses out of Arkansas, national movers with dedicated long-distance networks often handle the logistics more smoothly, though at a premium over local rates.
When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Texarkana?
The cheapest moving window in Texarkana is late fall through early winter. Average lows of 34°F, combined with school schedules and the holiday season, suppress demand and keep mover capacity high. Movers are most open to rate negotiation during this period. For anyone with scheduling flexibility, a November or December move date is the single most reliable way to lower your total cost.
What are the cheapest ways to move out of Texarkana?
When cost is the priority, a DIY move out of Texarkana is almost always the winner, particularly for moves within 50 miles. Rental trucks and moving containers save roughly 30% compared to full-service movers on equivalent routes, according to moveBuddha's data. The most economical options are a rental truck like U-Haul or a moving container like PODS. For more savings strategies on longer moves, see the cheapest ways to move out of state.
