($768+) Fresno, CA to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fresno, CA to Amarillo, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,196-mile relocation from Fresno, California, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,313 and $8,970. 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 $276 - $1,840, 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 Fresno typically charge a base rate around $330 plus $135 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,313 - $5,214
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,860 - $6,392
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,647 - $8,970

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 Fresno to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Fresno, CA to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Fresno 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 Fresno to Amarillo?

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 Fresno, CA to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Fresno, California, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,311 and $4,573. 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 Fresno costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,311 - $2,311
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,673 - $3,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,377 - $4,573

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $69 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $138 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Amarillo, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $644 in Fresno, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Fresno 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 Fresno, CA to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck for this 1,196-mile move from Fresno, California, to Amarillo, Texas, costs between $768 and $2,275. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $350 - $400
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Fresno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $768 - $1,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $847 - $1,742
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,087 - $2,275

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $138 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 $60 and $299 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $350 - $400 in fuel for the 1,196-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $644 in Fresno, California, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fresno 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 Fresno, CA to Amarillo, TX

For larger DIY moves from Fresno, California, 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 $1,352 and $2,630.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,157 - $2,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,352 - $2,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,720 - $3,410

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Fresno, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $644.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $69 and $138 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Fresno to Amarillo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Gonzalez Trucking, Inc. (4.42/5 stars): Gonzalez Trucking, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Fresno, CA 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 Fresno 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.