($962+) Arlington, VA to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Amarillo, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,594-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Amarillo, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,282 - $9,099. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $384 - $2,560. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Amarillo. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,282 - $4,840
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,134 - $6,864
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,505 - $9,099

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 Arlington to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Amarillo, 83% of movers offer the same service.

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,509 and $5,456. 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 Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,509 - $2,696
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,768
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,628 - $5,456

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $96 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $192 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $896 in Arlington, VA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Amarillo, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Amarillo?

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 Arlington, VA to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,594 miles from Arlington, Virginia, to Amarillo, Texas, running $1,022 - $2,907. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $649 - $742
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,022 - $1,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,106 - $2,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,907

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $192 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $83 and $416 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $649 - $742 in fuel for the 1,594-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $896 in Arlington, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Arlington, VA to Amarillo, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Arlington, Virginia, to Amarillo, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,528 and $3,200.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,401
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,528 - $3,200
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,060 - $4,323

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 $96 - $192 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $896.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Amarillo?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Arlington, VA vs Amarillo, TX

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