($789+) Fort Worth, TX to Winston-Salem, NC Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,133-mile relocation from Fort Worth, Texas, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $2,149 and $8,545. 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 $284 - $1,896, 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 Fort Worth typically charge a base rate around $216 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,149 - $5,342
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,785 - $6,390
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,857 - $8,545

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 Fort Worth to Winston-Salem.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Winston-Salem, NC

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Winston-Salem, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for North Carolina Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in North Carolina beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Fort Worth, TX to Winston-Salem, NC

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, cost between $1,263 and $4,562. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Fort Worth costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,263 - $2,267
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,627 - $3,156
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,333 - $4,562

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fort Worth, TX and Winston-Salem, NC. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $664 in Fort Worth, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $71 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $142 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Fort Worth to Winston-Salem?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Winston-Salem, NC

Renting a moving truck for the 1,133-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, costs between $743 and $2,091, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $342 - $391
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $743 - $1,459
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $844 - $1,751
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,009 - $2,091

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 $71 and $332.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $142.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $342 and $391 for the 1,133-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 $664 for 2 movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Fort Worth, TX to Winston-Salem, NC

If you're moving a larger household from Fort Worth, Texas, 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 Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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 $1,367 and $2,578.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,183 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,742 - $3,476

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Fort Worth, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $664.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $71 - $142 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 Fort Worth to Winston-Salem?

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: Fort Worth, TX vs Winston-Salem, NC

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