($976+) Richmond, VA to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Amarillo, TX

For the 1,547-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Amarillo, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,087 and $9,802. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $260 - $1,732 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Richmond generally start around $360 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,087 - $5,220
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,089 - $6,531
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,444 - $9,802

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 Richmond to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Amarillo, 83% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to Amarillo?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Richmond, VA to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,428 and $5,305. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Amarillo. If you go over that window, storage in Richmond adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to Amarillo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,428 - $2,842
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,786 - $3,780
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,483 - $5,305

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 $606 in Richmond, VA. 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 $65 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $130 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 Amarillo, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Richmond to Amarillo?

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 Richmond, VA to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,547 miles from Richmond, Virginia, to Amarillo, Texas, running $1,005 - $2,801. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $426 - $487
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to Amarillo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $1,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,077 - $2,204
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,330 - $2,801

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $426 - $487 for the 1,547-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $606.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,547-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $130 per night, adding $260 - $390 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $43 and $260.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to Amarillo?

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 Richmond, VA to Amarillo, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Richmond, Virginia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Amarillo, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,564 and $2,932.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,246 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,564 - $2,932
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,068 - $4,041

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 $65 - $130 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 Richmond, Virginia, typically costs $606.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Amarillo?

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. Abilene Motor Express (4.5/5 stars): Abilene Motor Express 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: Richmond, VA vs Amarillo, TX

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