($726+) Tempe, AZ to McKinney, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tempe, AZ to McKinney, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,086-mile move from Tempe, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas, with prices running from $2,249 - $8,472. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $338 - $2,252 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Tempe and McKinney are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Tempe movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,249 - $5,266
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,658 - $6,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,553 - $8,472

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 Tempe to McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Tempe, AZ to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Tempe movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tempe to McKinney?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Tempe, AZ to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Tempe, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,228 and $4,080. 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 Tempe runs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tempe to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,228 - $2,223
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,061
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,202 - $4,080

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Tempe, AZ and McKinney, TX. 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 $788 in Tempe, AZ, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $84 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $169 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 Tempe to McKinney?

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 Tempe, AZ to McKinney, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,086 miles from Tempe, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas, running $711 - $1,975. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $389 - $445
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Tempe daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tempe to McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $711 - $1,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $792 - $1,573
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,034 - $1,975

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $389 - $445 for the 1,086-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 Tempe, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $788.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,086-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $169 per night, adding $338 - $507 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $338.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tempe to McKinney?

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 Tempe, AZ to McKinney, TX

For larger DIY moves from Tempe, Arizona, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to McKinney, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,239 and $2,706.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,239 - $2,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,570

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 $84 - $169 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tempe, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $788.

What are the best freight companies from Tempe to McKinney?

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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Tempe, AZ vs McKinney, TX

Good news for your budget: McKinney isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Tempe. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 113 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 54/100 and 57.64/100 here versus 27/100 and 78.52/100 there.