($828+) Miami, FL to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Miami, FL to Fort Worth, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,345-mile relocation from Miami, Florida, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,935 and $7,934. 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 $337 - $2,244, 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 Miami typically charge a base rate around $237 plus $65 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Miami to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,935 - $4,664
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,647 - $6,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,450 - $7,934

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 Miami to Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Miami, FL to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Miami movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Miami to Fort Worth?

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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 Miami, FL to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,311 and $4,629. 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 Miami typically costs about $110/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Miami to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,470
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,832 - $3,730
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,271 - $4,629

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Miami, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $785, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $84 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $168 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Miami, FL, and Fort Worth, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Miami to Fort Worth?

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 Miami, FL to Fort Worth, TX

Plan on $819 - $2,368 for a rental moving truck on the 1,345-mile route from Miami, Florida, to Fort Worth, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $480 - $549
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Miami daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Miami to Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $819 - $1,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $933 - $1,961
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,150 - $2,368

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 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 Miami, Florida, usually costs about $785 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,345-mile drive falls between $480 and $549, 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 $56 and $337 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Miami to Fort Worth?

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 Miami, FL to Fort Worth, TX

For larger DIY moves from Miami, Florida, 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 Fort Worth, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,410 and $2,700.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Miami to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,279 - $2,383
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $3,892

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $84 - $168 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Miami, Florida, typically costs $785.

What are the best freight companies from Miami to Fort Worth?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Miami, FL vs Fort Worth, TX

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