($833+) Atlanta, GA to El Paso, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to El Paso, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,416-mile relocation from Atlanta, Georgia, to El Paso, Texas, cost between $2,102 and $8,872. 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 $302 - $2,012, 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 Atlanta typically charge a base rate around $216 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Atlanta to El Paso:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,102 - $4,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,982 - $6,441
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,864 - $8,872

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 Atlanta to El Paso.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to El Paso, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In El Paso, 63% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Atlanta to El Paso?

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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 Atlanta, GA to El Paso, TX

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to El Paso, Texas, cost between $1,373 and $4,542. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to El Paso. If you go over that window, storage in Atlanta adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Atlanta to El Paso:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,373 - $2,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,737 - $3,308
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,338 - $4,542

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $151 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 $704 in Atlanta, GA, 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 El Paso, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta to El Paso?

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 Atlanta, GA to El Paso, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,416 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, to El Paso, Texas, running $833 - $2,339. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $453 - $518
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Atlanta to El Paso based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $833 - $1,627
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $929 - $1,838
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,215 - $2,339

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $151 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 $65 and $327 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $453 - $518 in fuel for the 1,416-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $704 in Atlanta, Georgia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Atlanta to El Paso?

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 Atlanta, GA to El Paso, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Atlanta, Georgia, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to El Paso, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,336 and $2,894.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Atlanta to El Paso:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,200 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,336 - $2,894
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,796 - $3,855

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Atlanta, Georgia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $704.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $151 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to El Paso?

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.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA vs El Paso, TX

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

Our take

A move from Atlanta, GA, to El Paso, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,102 - $8,872 on the 1,416-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,373 - $4,542, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $833 - $2,339. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,982 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to El Paso tend to point to low cost of living and pleasant climate, though hot summers and limited jobs come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Fort Bliss and El Paso Independent School District.