($745+) Raleigh, NC to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Raleigh, NC to Garland, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Garland, Texas, costs between $2,097 and $8,442. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,186-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $311 - $2,072, 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 Raleigh and Garland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Raleigh tend to start around $226 plus $93/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 Raleigh to Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,097 - $4,664
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,771 - $6,513
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,686 - $8,442

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 Raleigh to Garland.

Specialty moving services from Raleigh, NC to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Raleigh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Raleigh to Garland?

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 Raleigh, NC to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,324 and $4,573. 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 Raleigh runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Raleigh to Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,324 - $2,335
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,639 - $3,287
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,196 - $4,573

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $155 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 $725 in Raleigh, NC, 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 Garland, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Raleigh to Garland?

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 Raleigh, NC to Garland, TX

Truck rentals from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Garland, Texas, range from $768 - $2,080 for the 1,186-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $391 - $447
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Raleigh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Raleigh to Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $768 - $1,554
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $856 - $1,760
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,098 - $2,080

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $725.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $391 - $447 for the 1,186-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $62 and $337, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 per night for hotel stops on the 1,186-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $311 - $466.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Raleigh to Garland?

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 Raleigh, NC to Garland, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Raleigh, North Carolina, to Garland, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $932 and $2,630.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,180 - $2,058
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,312 - $2,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,865 - $3,410

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 $78 - $155 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Raleigh, North Carolina, for about five hours typically runs $725.

What are the best freight companies from Raleigh to Garland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Southern Express, Inc. (4.3/5 stars): Southern Express, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Raleigh, NC vs Garland, TX

Raleigh and Garland land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 106 in Raleigh and 100 in Garland, and rent tracks closely too ($1,670/mo vs. $1,624/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (31 vs 40) and safety scores (60.13 vs 62.87) come out about the same too.