($641+) New Orleans, LA to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from New Orleans, LA to Amarillo, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 869-mile move from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Amarillo, Texas, with prices running from $1,986 - $8,131. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $272 - $1,816 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between New Orleans and Amarillo are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, New Orleans movers tend to run around $220 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,986 - $4,797
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,369 - $5,797
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,992 - $8,131

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 New Orleans to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from New Orleans, LA to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Amarillo?

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 New Orleans, LA to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,151 and $3,939. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in New Orleans costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from New Orleans to Amarillo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,212
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $2,982
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,990 - $3,939

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both New Orleans, LA 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 $636 in New Orleans, LA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $68 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $136 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA to Amarillo, TX

Truck rentals from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Amarillo, Texas, range from $647 - $1,728 for the 869-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $251 - $287
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• New Orleans daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from New Orleans to Amarillo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $647 - $1,104
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $652 - $1,368
• 4+ bedrooms: $833 - $1,728

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 $68 and $318.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $136.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $251 and $287 for the 869-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 $636 for 2 movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA to Amarillo, TX

For larger DIY moves from New Orleans, Louisiana, 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 Amarillo, 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 $1,149 and $2,292.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,006 - $1,914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,292
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,640 - $3,213

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 $68 - $136 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in New Orleans, Louisiana, for about five hours typically runs $636.

What are the best freight companies from New Orleans 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. T C I Trucking (4.66/5 stars): T C I Trucking 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: New Orleans, LA 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 New Orleans 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.