($1,150+) Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,799-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Worth, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,364 - $10,612. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $394 - $2,628. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Boston and Fort Worth. Local movers in Boston typically start around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Boston to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,364 - $5,133
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,158 - $7,285
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,724 - $10,612

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 Boston to Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boston to Fort Worth?

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 Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,585 and $5,631. 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 Boston costs roughly $145/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Boston to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,585 - $2,965
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,028 - $4,025
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,660 - $5,631

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $99 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $197 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 $920 in Boston, MA, 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 Fort Worth, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Fort Worth?

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 Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Truck rentals from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Worth, Texas, range from $1,052 - $3,162 for the 1,799-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $752 - $860
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Boston to Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $2,130
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,150 - $2,534
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,449 - $3,162

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $752 - $860 for the 1,799-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 Boston, Massachusetts, for about 5 hours typically costs around $920.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,799-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $197 per night, adding $394 - $591 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $66 and $394.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston to Fort Worth?

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 Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Worth, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,183 and $3,187.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Boston to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,384 - $2,775
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,283 - $4,326

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 $99 and $197.
• 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 Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly five hours typically average $920.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Fort Worth?

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.
3. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Fort Worth, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Fort Worth, side by side with Boston 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.