($698+) Amarillo, TX to Los Angeles, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Los Angeles, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,071-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, with costs ranging from $2,310 - $8,222. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $328 - $2,184. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Amarillo and Los Angeles. Local movers in Amarillo typically start around $400 as a base rate plus $224/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Amarillo to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,310 - $5,100
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,770 - $6,223
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,583 - $8,222

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 Amarillo to Los Angeles.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Los Angeles, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Los Angeles, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Amarillo to Los Angeles?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Amarillo, TX to Los Angeles, CA

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, cost between $1,267 and $4,203. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Amarillo typically costs about $65/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Amarillo to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,267 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,614 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,159 - $4,203

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Amarillo, TX and Los Angeles, CA. 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 $764 in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo to Los Angeles?

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 Amarillo, TX to Los Angeles, CA

Truck rentals from Amarillo, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, range from $756 - $1,958 for the 1,071-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $372 - $425
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Amarillo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Amarillo to Los Angeles based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $756 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $754 - $1,674
• 4+ bedrooms: $947 - $1,958

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 $82 and $382.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $164.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $372 and $425 for the 1,071-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 $764 for 2 movers in Amarillo, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Amarillo to Los Angeles?

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 Amarillo, TX to Los Angeles, CA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Amarillo, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, 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 $1,228 and $2,628.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Amarillo to Los Angeles:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,118 - $2,125
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,228 - $2,628
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,676 - $3,497

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 $82 - $164 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 Amarillo, Texas, typically costs $764.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Los Angeles?

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. Dedicated Express, LLC (4.26/5 stars): Dedicated Express, LLC 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: Amarillo, TX vs Los Angeles, CA

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