($783+) Amarillo, TX to Dayton, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Dayton, OH

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,114-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Dayton, Ohio, with prices running from $2,322 - $8,810. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $229 - $1,528 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Amarillo and Dayton are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Amarillo movers tend to run around $400 as a base rate plus $224/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,322 - $5,330
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,735 - $6,615
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,613 - $8,810

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 Amarillo to Dayton.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Dayton, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Dayton, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio 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 Amarillo, TX to Dayton, OH

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Dayton, Ohio, cost between $1,227 and $4,512. 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 Amarillo runs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,227 - $2,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,564 - $3,125
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,135 - $4,512

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 $535 in Amarillo, 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 $57 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $115 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 Dayton, OH, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Amarillo to Dayton?

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 Amarillo, TX to Dayton, OH

A rental truck for this 1,114-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Dayton, Ohio, costs between $753 and $2,012. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $271 - $309
• Daily insurance: $23/day
• Equipment rentals: $5 - $15
• Amarillo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $753 - $1,489
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $798 - $1,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,033 - $2,012

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Amarillo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $535.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $271 - $309 for the 1,114-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 $46 and $248, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $115 per night for hotel stops on the 1,114-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $229 - $344.

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

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 Amarillo, TX to Dayton, OH

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Amarillo, Texas, to Dayton, Ohio. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,263 and $2,604.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,195 - $2,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,263 - $2,604
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,541

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 $57 and $115.
• 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 Amarillo, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $535.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Dayton?

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. Dedicated Express, LLC (4.26/5 stars): Dedicated Express, LLC 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: Amarillo, TX vs Dayton, OH

Day-to-day costs in Dayton are close to what you're used to in Amarillo: cost of living index of 80 versus 74, with average rent of $925/mo compared to $1,200/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 40/100 and 74.69/100 in Amarillo versus 45/100 and 40.68/100 in Dayton.