($775+) Winston-Salem, NC to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Winston-Salem, NC to Plano, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,100-mile relocation from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Plano, Texas, cost between $2,185 and $8,373. 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 $286 - $1,904, 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 Winston-Salem typically charge a base rate around $272 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Winston-Salem to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,185 - $4,583
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,626 - $6,409
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,341 - $8,373

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 Winston-Salem to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Winston-Salem, NC to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Winston-Salem movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Winston-Salem to Plano?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,252 and $4,383. 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 Winston-Salem typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Winston-Salem to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,252 - $2,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,596 - $3,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,179 - $4,383

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 $666 in Winston-Salem, NC. 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 $71 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $143 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 Plano, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Winston-Salem to Plano?

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 Winston-Salem, NC to Plano, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,100 miles from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Plano, Texas, running $708 - $1,950. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $333 - $381
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Winston-Salem daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Winston-Salem to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $708 - $1,390
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $822 - $1,669
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,023 - $1,950

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $666.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $333 - $381 for the 1,100-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 $57 and $309, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 per night for hotel stops on the 1,100-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $286 - $428.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Winston-Salem to Plano?

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 Winston-Salem, NC to Plano, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Plano, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $857 and $2,734.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Winston-Salem to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,081 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,328 - $2,734
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,849 - $3,438

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $666.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $143 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Winston-Salem to Plano?

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. Salem Carriers, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Salem Carriers, 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: Winston-Salem, NC vs Plano, TX

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