($634+) Omaha, NE to Birmingham, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Omaha, NE to Birmingham, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 870-mile move from Omaha, Nebraska, to Birmingham, Alabama, with costs ranging from $1,947 - $8,127. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $268 - $1,788. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Omaha and Birmingham. Local movers in Omaha typically start around $154 as a base rate plus $106/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,947 - $4,892
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,468 - $5,854
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,159 - $8,127

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 Omaha to Birmingham.

Specialty moving services from Omaha, NE to Birmingham, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Omaha movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Birmingham, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Omaha to Birmingham?

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 Omaha, NE to Birmingham, AL

Moving containers from Omaha, Nebraska, to Birmingham, Alabama, cost between $1,128 and $3,977. 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 Omaha typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Omaha to Birmingham:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,128 - $2,086
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,890 - $3,977

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $67 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $134 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Birmingham, AL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $626 in Omaha, NE. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Omaha to Birmingham?

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 Omaha, NE to Birmingham, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 870 miles from Omaha, Nebraska, to Birmingham, Alabama, running $647 - $1,728. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $247 - $283
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Omaha daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Omaha to Birmingham based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $647 - $1,197
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $645 - $1,313
• 4+ bedrooms: $833 - $1,728

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $67 and $313.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $134.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $247 and $283 for the 870-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $626 for 2 movers in Omaha, Nebraska, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Omaha to Birmingham?

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 Omaha, NE to Birmingham, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Omaha, Nebraska, 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 Birmingham, Alabama.

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 $1,161 and $2,222.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,801
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,161 - $2,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,512 - $2,937

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Omaha, Nebraska, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $626.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $67 and $134 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Omaha to Birmingham?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Werner Enterprises, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Werner Enterprises, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Omaha, NE vs Birmingham, AL

Day-to-day costs in Birmingham are close to what you're used to in Omaha: cost of living index of 87 versus 91, with average rent of $1,250/mo compared to $1,295/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 48/100 and 54.28/100 in Omaha versus 33/100 and 38.36/100 in Birmingham.