($998+) Wilmington, DE to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wilmington, DE to Amarillo, TX

For the 1,633-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Amarillo, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,128 and $9,536. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $276 - $1,840 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Wilmington generally start around $334 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,128 - $4,491
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,883 - $6,470
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,141 - $9,536

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 Wilmington to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Wilmington, DE to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Wilmington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Amarillo, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Wilmington, DE to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Wilmington, Delaware, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,487 and $5,041. 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 Amarillo. If you go over that window, storage in Wilmington adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,487 - $2,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,756 - $3,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,594 - $5,041

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $138 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 $644 in Wilmington, DE, 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 Amarillo, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE to Amarillo, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,633-mile move from Wilmington, Delaware, to Amarillo, Texas, costs between $998 and $2,735, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $478 - $546
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Wilmington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $998 - $1,807
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,050 - $2,260
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,270 - $2,735

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 $69 and $322.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $138.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $478 and $546 for the 1,633-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 $644 for 2 movers in Wilmington, Delaware, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE to Amarillo, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Wilmington, Delaware, to Amarillo, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,507 and $3,041.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,249 - $2,327
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,507 - $3,041
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,055 - $3,912

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 $69 and $138.
• 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 Wilmington, Delaware, for roughly five hours typically average $644.

What are the best freight companies from Wilmington to Amarillo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington, DE, to Amarillo, TX, 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 $2,128 - $9,536 on the 1,633-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,487 - $5,041, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $998 - $2,735. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,883 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 BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System.