($900+) Philadelphia, PA to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Garland, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,460-mile relocation from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Garland, Texas, cost between $2,155 and $9,764. 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 $307 - $2,048, 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 Philadelphia typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,155 - $5,139
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,967 - $6,568
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,330 - $9,764

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 Philadelphia to Garland.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Philadelphia to Garland?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Philadelphia, PA to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,451 and $4,761. 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 Philadelphia typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Philadelphia to Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,451 - $2,530
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,892 - $3,570
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,596 - $4,761

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Philadelphia, PA and Garland, 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 $717 in Philadelphia, PA, 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 $154 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 Philadelphia to Garland?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Garland, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,460 miles from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Garland, Texas, running $928 - $2,658. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $476 - $544
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Philadelphia to Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $928 - $1,829
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,013 - $2,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,300 - $2,658

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $476 - $544 for the 1,460-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about 5 hours typically costs around $717.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,460-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $154 per night, adding $307 - $461 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $307.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia to Garland?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Garland, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Garland, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,483 and $2,945.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $2,396
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,483 - $2,945
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,018 - $4,046

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 $77 - $154 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, typically costs $717.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Garland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Philadelphia, PA vs Garland, TX

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Philadelphia and Garland to plan around. Cost of living index: 104 vs. 100. Average rent: $1,695/mo vs. $1,624/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 75 vs. 40. Safety index: 33.91 vs. 62.87.