($757+) Dallas, TX to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Full-service movers for the 1,220-mile relocation from Dallas, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $2,233 and $9,141. 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 $290 - $1,936, 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 Dallas typically charge a base rate around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,233 - $4,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,855 - $6,294
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,656 - $9,141

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 Dallas to Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dallas to Pittsburgh?

Movers licensed to operate in Pennsylvania are typically members of the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, 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 Dallas, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,375 and $4,621. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Dallas runs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dallas to Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,431
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,722 - $3,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,285 - $4,621

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 $678 in Dallas, TX. 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 $73 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $145 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 Pittsburgh, PA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Dallas to Pittsburgh?

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 Dallas, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Truck rentals from Dallas, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, range from $773 - $2,293 for the 1,220-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $376 - $429
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Dallas to Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $773 - $1,505
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $871 - $1,826
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,083 - $2,293

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Dallas, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $678.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $376 - $429 for the 1,220-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 $58 and $315, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $145 per night for hotel stops on the 1,220-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $290 - $436.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas to Pittsburgh?

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 Dallas, TX to Pittsburgh, PA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Dallas, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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 $1,283 and $2,791.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,132 - $2,210
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,283 - $2,791
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,847 - $3,660

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $73 - $145 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Dallas, Texas, typically costs $678.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas to Pittsburgh?

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: Dallas, TX vs Pittsburgh, PA

Dallas and Pittsburgh land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 100 in Dallas and 92 in Pittsburgh, and rent tracks closely too ($1,774/mo vs. $1,500/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (46 vs 62) and safety scores (48.6 vs 62.26) come out about the same too.