($646+) Dayton, OH to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Plano, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 988-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Plano, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,159 - $8,385. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $278 - $1,856. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Dayton and Plano. Local movers in Dayton typically start around $330 as a base rate plus $140/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,159 - $5,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,722 - $6,750
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,304 - $8,385

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 Dayton to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dayton to Plano?

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Dayton, OH to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,148 and $4,264. 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 Dayton typically runs around $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dayton to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,148 - $2,266
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,602 - $2,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,158 - $4,264

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Dayton, OH, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $650, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $70 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $139 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Dayton, OH, and Plano, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Dayton to Plano?

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 Dayton, OH to Plano, TX

Truck rentals from Dayton, Ohio, to Plano, Texas, range from $653 - $1,847 for the 988-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $292 - $333
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Dayton to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $653 - $1,277
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $706 - $1,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $904 - $1,847

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 $70 and $325.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $139.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $292 and $333 for the 988-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 $650 for 2 movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton to Plano?

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 Dayton, OH to Plano, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Dayton, Ohio, to Plano, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,281 and $2,570.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,130 - $2,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,281 - $2,570
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,743 - $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 Dayton, Ohio, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $650.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $70 and $139 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Plano?

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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Dayton, OH vs Plano, TX

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