($474+) Birmingham, AL to Tulsa, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Tulsa, OK

For the 644-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, full-service movers cost between $1,503 and $8,768. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $259 - $1,724 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Birmingham generally start around $310 plus $175 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,503 - $4,602
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,476 - $6,260
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,124 - $8,768

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 Birmingham to Tulsa.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Tulsa, OK

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tulsa, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Birmingham to Tulsa?

Movers licensed to operate in Oklahoma are typically members of the Oklahoma Trucking 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 Birmingham, AL to Tulsa, OK

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, cost between $997 and $3,229. 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 Birmingham costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Birmingham to Tulsa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $997 - $1,821
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,388 - $2,731
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,872 - $3,229

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $65 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $129 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 $603 in Birmingham, AL, 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 Tulsa, OK, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Birmingham to Tulsa?

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 Birmingham, AL to Tulsa, OK

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 644 miles from Birmingham, Alabama, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, running $484 - $1,285. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $177 - $202
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Birmingham to Tulsa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $484 - $951
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $559 - $1,107
• 4+ bedrooms: $651 - $1,285

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $603.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $177 - $202 for the 644-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $52 and $280, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $129 per night for hotel stops on the 644-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $259 - $388.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham to Tulsa?

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 Birmingham, AL to Tulsa, OK

For larger DIY moves from Birmingham, Alabama, 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 Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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 $1,121 and $2,122.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $963 - $1,707
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,121 - $2,122
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,468 - $2,610

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Birmingham, Alabama, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $603.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $65 - $129 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 Birmingham to Tulsa?

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. Kykenkee, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Kykenkee, Inc. 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: Birmingham, AL vs Tulsa, OK

Day-to-day costs in Tulsa are close to what you're used to in Birmingham: cost of living index of 85 versus 87, with average rent of $1,199/mo compared to $1,250/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 33/100 and 38.36/100 in Birmingham versus 39/100 and 48.06/100 in Tulsa.