($634+) McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, FL

Full-service movers for the 1,016-mile relocation from McKinney, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $2,001 and $7,920. 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 $317 - $2,112, 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 McKinney typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,001 - $4,979
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,418 - $6,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,127 - $7,920

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 McKinney to Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jacksonville, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida 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 McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,127 and $3,874. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in McKinney typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,127 - $2,097
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,056 - $3,874

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $79 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $158 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 $739 in McKinney, TX, 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 Jacksonville, FL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers McKinney to Jacksonville?

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 McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,016 miles from McKinney, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida, running $634 - $1,795. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $341 - $390
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $634 - $1,254
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $706 - $1,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $914 - $1,795

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $79 and $370.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $158.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $341 and $390 for the 1,016-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $739 for 2 movers in McKinney, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 McKinney, TX to Jacksonville, FL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from McKinney, Texas, to Jacksonville, Florida. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $950 and $2,473.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,076 - $1,849
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,136 - $2,473
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,161

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 $79 - $158 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in McKinney, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $739.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney to Jacksonville?

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.

Cost of living: McKinney, TX vs Jacksonville, FL

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

Our take

A move from McKinney, TX, to Jacksonville, FL, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,001 - $7,920 on the 1,016-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,127 - $3,874, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $634 - $1,795. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,418 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include FIS and Southeastern Grocers.