($965+) Dallas, TX to Philadelphia, PA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,467-mile relocation from Dallas, Texas, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $2,405 and $9,283. 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 $305 - $2,032, 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 Dallas typically charge a base rate around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,405 - $5,084
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,210 - $7,324
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,386 - $9,283

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 Dallas to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas 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 Dallas to Philadelphia?

Look for Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Pennsylvania beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Dallas, TX to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,366 and $5,158. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Dallas typically costs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,366 - $2,743
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,873 - $3,905
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,497 - $5,158

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $152 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Philadelphia, PA, 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 $711 in Dallas, TX. 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 Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Philadelphia, PA

Truck rentals from Dallas, Texas, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, range from $946 - $2,477 for the 1,467-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $474 - $542
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,723
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $973 - $2,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,325 - $2,477

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 $76 and $356.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $152.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $474 and $542 for the 1,467-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 $711 for 2 movers in Dallas, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas 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 Dallas, TX to Philadelphia, PA

For larger DIY moves from Dallas, Texas, 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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 $1,469 and $3,004.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,293 - $2,324
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,469 - $3,004
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,898 - $4,126

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $76 - $152 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Dallas, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $711.

What are the best freight companies from Dallas to Philadelphia?

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. 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 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: Dallas, TX vs Philadelphia, PA

Dallas and Philadelphia land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 100 in Dallas and 104 in Philadelphia, and rent tracks closely too ($1,774/mo vs. $1,695/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (46 vs 75) and safety scores (48.6 vs 33.91) come out about the same too.