($837+) Fort Worth, TX to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Worth, TX to Salt Lake City, UT

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,215-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Salt Lake City, Utah, with costs ranging from $2,143 - $8,693. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $329 - $2,192. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Fort Worth and Salt Lake City. Local movers in Fort Worth typically start around $216 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fort Worth to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,143 - $5,277
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,827 - $6,890
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,944 - $8,693

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 Salt Lake City.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Salt Lake City, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Fort Worth to Salt Lake City?

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 Fort Worth, TX to Salt Lake City, UT

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $1,323 and $4,262. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Salt Lake City. If you go over that window, storage in Fort Worth adds around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Fort Worth to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,323 - $2,479
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,637 - $3,353
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,331 - $4,262

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Fort Worth, TX and Salt Lake City, UT. 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 $767 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 $82 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $164 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 Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, UT

A rental truck for this 1,215-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Salt Lake City, Utah, costs between $781 and $2,182. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $424 - $484
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Salt Lake City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $781 - $1,490
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $837 - $1,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,062 - $2,182

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $164 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 $71 and $356 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $424 - $484 in fuel for the 1,215-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $767 in Fort Worth, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Worth to Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, UT

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Fort Worth, Texas, to Salt Lake City, Utah. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,405 and $2,574.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Fort Worth to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,144 - $2,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,405 - $2,574
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,792 - $3,660

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $82 and $164.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $767.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth to Salt Lake City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
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 and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Fort Worth, TX vs Salt Lake City, UT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Salt Lake City, 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.