($909+) Plano, TX to Philadelphia, PA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,465-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $2,197 - $9,771. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $326 - $2,176 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Plano and Philadelphia are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Plano movers tend to run around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,197 - $5,402
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,210 - $7,254
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,170 - $9,771

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 Plano to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Plano, TX to Philadelphia, PA

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Pennsylvania are typically members of the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, 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 Plano, TX to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Plano, Texas, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,366 and $5,208. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Philadelphia. If you go over that window, storage in Plano adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,366 - $2,769
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,910 - $3,533
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,397 - $5,208

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $762 in Plano, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Philadelphia, PA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Plano to Philadelphia?

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 Plano, TX to Philadelphia, PA

A rental truck for this 1,465-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costs between $928 and $2,683. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $507 - $580
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Plano daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $928 - $1,794
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,023 - $2,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,287 - $2,683

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $163 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $71 and $354 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $507 - $580 in fuel for the 1,465-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $762 in Plano, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Plano, TX to Philadelphia, PA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Plano, Texas, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 $1,439 and $3,123.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $2,300
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,439 - $3,123
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,898 - $3,927

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 $82 and $163.
• 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 Plano, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $762.

What are the best freight companies from Plano to Philadelphia?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Plano, TX vs Philadelphia, PA

Day-to-day costs in Philadelphia are close to what you're used to in Plano: cost of living index of 104 versus 112, with average rent of $1,695/mo compared to $2,100/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 41/100 and 76.98/100 in Plano versus 75/100 and 33.91/100 in Philadelphia.