($862+) San Jose, CA to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Jose, CA to Amarillo, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,327-mile move from San Jose, California, to Amarillo, Texas, with prices running from $1,328 - $9,460. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $505 - $3,364 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between San Jose and Amarillo are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, San Jose movers tend to run around $316 as a base rate plus $119/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,328 - $5,129
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,794 - $6,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,247 - $9,460

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 San Jose to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from San Jose, CA to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of San Jose 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 San Jose to Amarillo?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from San Jose, CA to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from San Jose, California, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,325 and $4,676. 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 San Jose typically runs around $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,325 - $2,496
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,709 - $3,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,271 - $4,676

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $126 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $252 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 $1,177 in San Jose, CA, 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 San Jose 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 San Jose, CA to Amarillo, TX

Plan on $837 - $2,392 for a rental moving truck on the 1,327-mile route from San Jose, California, to Amarillo, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $710 - $812
• Daily insurance: $50/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $34
• San Jose daily rental rate: $19 - $49
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $837 - $1,681
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $942 - $1,882
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,138 - $2,392

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $710 - $812 for the 1,327-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 San Jose, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,177.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,327-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $252 per night, adding $505 - $757 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $84 and $505.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Jose 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 San Jose, CA 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 San Jose, California, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,452 and $2,729.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,205 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,729
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,950 - $3,665

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 San Jose, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $1,177.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $126 and $252 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from San Jose 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. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics 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: San Jose, 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 San Jose 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.