($648+) Salt Lake City, UT to Amarillo, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 881-mile move from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Amarillo, Texas, with costs ranging from $1,915 - $7,962. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $307 - $2,044. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Salt Lake City and Amarillo. Local movers in Salt Lake City typically start around $340 as a base rate plus $137/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,915 - $5,045
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,671 - $6,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,266 - $7,962

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 Salt Lake City to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Salt Lake City, UT to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,221 and $3,871. 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 Salt Lake City runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,221 - $2,044
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,540 - $2,809
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,051 - $3,871

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Salt Lake City, UT and Amarillo, 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 $715 in Salt Lake City, UT, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $77 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $153 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 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 881 miles from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Amarillo, Texas, running $629 - $1,647. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $286 - $327
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Salt Lake City daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.09 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Salt Lake City to Amarillo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $629 - $1,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $658 - $1,482
• 4+ bedrooms: $885 - $1,647

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 $77 and $358.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $153.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $286 and $327 for the 881-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 $715 for 2 movers in Salt Lake City, Utah, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT to Amarillo, TX

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 Salt Lake City, Utah, to Amarillo, Texas. 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 $1,184 and $2,365.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,089 - $1,954
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,657 - $3,098

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 $77 and $153.
• 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 Salt Lake City, Utah, for roughly five hours typically average $715.

What are the best freight companies from Salt Lake City 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. Savage Services Corporation (4.76/5 stars): Savage Services Corporation 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: Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City 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.