($700+) Montgomery, AL to Yonkers, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Montgomery, AL to Yonkers, NY

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,043-mile move from Montgomery, Alabama, to Yonkers, New York, with prices running from $2,281 - $8,476. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $331 - $2,204 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Montgomery and Yonkers are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Montgomery movers tend to run around $462 as a base rate plus $133/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,281 - $4,988
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,639 - $6,003
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,175 - $8,476

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 Montgomery to Yonkers.

Specialty moving services from Montgomery, AL to Yonkers, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Montgomery movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Yonkers, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Montgomery to Yonkers?

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Montgomery, AL to Yonkers, NY

Moving containers from Montgomery, Alabama, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $1,102 and $3,841. 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 Montgomery typically runs around $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Montgomery to Yonkers:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,102 - $2,204
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $3,006
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,036 - $3,841

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Montgomery, AL and Yonkers, NY. 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 $771 in Montgomery, AL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $83 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $165 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 Montgomery to Yonkers?

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 Montgomery, AL to Yonkers, NY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,043 miles from Montgomery, Alabama, to Yonkers, New York, running $700 - $1,775. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $366 - $418
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Montgomery daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Montgomery to Yonkers based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $700 - $1,278
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $706 - $1,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $859 - $1,775

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Montgomery, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $771.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $366 - $418 for the 1,043-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $66 and $358, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $165 per night for hotel stops on the 1,043-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $331 - $496.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Montgomery to Yonkers?

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 Montgomery, AL to Yonkers, NY

For larger DIY moves from Montgomery, Alabama, 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 Yonkers, New York.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,159 and $2,499.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,076 - $1,868
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,159 - $2,499
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,532 - $3,292

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 $83 - $165 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Montgomery, Alabama, for about five hours typically runs $771.

What are the best freight companies from Montgomery to Yonkers?

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.

Cost of living: Montgomery, AL vs Yonkers, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Yonkers, side by side with Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL, to Yonkers, NY, 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 $2,281 - $8,476 on the 1,043-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,102 - $3,841, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $700 - $1,775. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,639 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 Leake and Watts Services and Yonkers Contracting.