($659+) Garland, TX to Fort Wayne, IN Movers

Full-service moving costs from Garland, TX to Fort Wayne, IN

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,015-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, with prices running from $2,144 - $8,730. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $278 - $1,856 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Garland and Fort Wayne are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Garland movers tend to run around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Garland to Fort Wayne:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,144 - $4,873
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,617 - $6,409
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,375 - $8,730

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 Garland to Fort Wayne.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Fort Wayne, IN

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Wayne, 67% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Garland to Fort Wayne?

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 Garland, TX to Fort Wayne, IN

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, cost between $1,280 and $4,149. 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 Garland costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Garland to Fort Wayne:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $2,268
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,647 - $2,997
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,201 - $4,149

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $70 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $139 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Fort Wayne, IN, 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 $650 in Garland, TX. 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 Garland to Fort Wayne?

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 Garland, TX to Fort Wayne, IN

Truck rentals from Garland, Texas, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, range from $721 - $1,846 for the 1,015-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $300 - $343
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Garland to Fort Wayne based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $721 - $1,251
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $749 - $1,564
• 4+ bedrooms: $988 - $1,846

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $300 - $343 for the 1,015-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 Garland, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $650.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,015-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $139 per night, adding $278 - $418 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $46 and $278.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Garland to Fort Wayne?

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 Garland, TX to Fort Wayne, IN

If you're moving a larger household from Garland, 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 Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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 $1,280 and $2,373.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Garland to Fort Wayne:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,064 - $1,940
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,373
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,744 - $3,417

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $70 - $139 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Garland, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $650.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Fort Wayne?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Garland, TX vs Fort Wayne, IN

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