($953+) Yonkers, NY to Dallas, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Yonkers, NY to Dallas, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,563-mile relocation from Yonkers, New York, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,876 and $8,078. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $403 - $2,684, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Yonkers typically charge a base rate around $322 plus $132 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Yonkers to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,876 - $4,636
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,758 - $5,693
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,544 - $8,078

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Yonkers to Dallas.

Specialty moving services from Yonkers, NY to Dallas, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Yonkers movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Dallas, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Yonkers to Dallas?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Yonkers, NY to Dallas, TX

Moving containers from Yonkers, New York, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,443 and $4,915. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Yonkers typically costs about $185/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Yonkers to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,443 - $2,605
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,846 - $3,677
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,488 - $4,915

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $101 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $201 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Dallas, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $939 in Yonkers, NY. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Yonkers to Dallas?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Yonkers, NY to Dallas, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,563 miles from Yonkers, New York, to Dallas, Texas, running $953 - $2,502. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $667 - $763
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Yonkers daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.59 - $1.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Yonkers to Dallas based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $953 - $1,739
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,011 - $2,154
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,223 - $2,502

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $101 and $470.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $201.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $667 and $763 for the 1,563-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $939 for 2 movers in Yonkers, New York, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Yonkers to Dallas?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Yonkers, NY to Dallas, TX

For larger DIY moves from Yonkers, New York, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Dallas, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,447 and $2,882.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Yonkers to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,211 - $2,344
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,447 - $2,882
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,971 - $3,971

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $101 - $201 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Yonkers, New York, for about five hours typically runs $939.

What are the best freight companies from Yonkers to Dallas?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Yonkers, NY vs Dallas, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Dallas, side by side with Yonkers on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Yonkers, NY, to Dallas, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,876 - $8,078 on the 1,563-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,443 - $4,915 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $953 - $2,502 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,758 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Dallas tend to point to ample economic opportunity and fabulous weather, though high housing costs and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and American Airlines Group, Inc..