($509+) Garland, TX to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Garland, TX to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 647-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, with costs ranging from $1,581 - $8,685. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $275 - $1,832. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Garland and Montgomery. Local movers in Garland typically start around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,581 - $4,471
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,201 - $5,794
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,129 - $8,685

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 Garland to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Garland, TX to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $997 and $3,263. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Garland typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $997 - $1,840
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,401 - $2,521
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,764 - $3,263

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $641 in Garland, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $69 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $137 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Montgomery, AL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Garland to Montgomery?

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 Garland, TX to Montgomery, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 647-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $474 and $1,285, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $189 - $216
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $474 - $933
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $565 - $1,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $705 - $1,285

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $137 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 Garland, Texas, usually costs about $641 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 647-mile drive falls between $189 and $216, 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 $46 and $275 to your total.

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

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 Garland, TX to Montgomery, AL

For larger DIY moves from Garland, Texas, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

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 $1,046 and $2,164.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $925 - $1,690
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,046 - $2,164
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,718

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 $69 and $137.
• 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 Garland, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $641.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Montgomery?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Garland, TX vs Montgomery, AL

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