($781+) Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Jacksonville, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, costs between $1,970 and $8,065. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,216-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $264 - $1,760, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Jacksonville and McAllen. For a rough baseline, movers based in Jacksonville tend to start around $220 plus $95/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,970 - $4,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,394 - $5,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,236 - $8,065

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 Jacksonville to McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to McAllen?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,296 and $4,441. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Jacksonville runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,296 - $2,552
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,705 - $3,523
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,285 - $4,441

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $66 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $132 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $616 in Jacksonville, FL, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your McAllen, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to McAllen?

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 Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX

Plan on $797 - $2,116 for a rental moving truck on the 1,216-mile route from Jacksonville, Florida, to McAllen, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $340 - $389
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $797 - $1,597
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $897 - $1,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,116 - $2,116

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $132 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Jacksonville, Florida, usually costs about $616 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,216-mile drive falls between $340 and $389, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $44 and $264 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to McAllen?

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 Jacksonville, FL to McAllen, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Jacksonville, Florida, to McAllen, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,324 and $2,710.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,238 - $2,122
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,324 - $2,710
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,445

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $66 and $132.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $616.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to McAllen?

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.
3. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Jacksonville, FL vs McAllen, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in McAllen, side by side with Jacksonville 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.