($701+) Birmingham, AL to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Amarillo, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 966-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Amarillo, Texas, with prices running from $2,244 - $9,067. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $245 - $1,636 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Birmingham and Amarillo are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Birmingham movers tend to run around $310 as a base rate plus $175/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,244 - $5,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,803 - $6,639
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,368 - $9,067

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 Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Amarillo?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Birmingham, AL to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,245 and $4,094. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Birmingham runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,245 - $2,199
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,570 - $3,178
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,970 - $4,094

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $573 in Birmingham, AL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $61 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $123 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Amarillo, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Amarillo, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 966-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Amarillo, Texas, costs between $635 and $1,736, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $251 - $287
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• 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 Amarillo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,201
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $707 - $1,473
• 4+ bedrooms: $932 - $1,736

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 $61 and $286.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $123.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $251 and $287 for the 966-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 $573 for 2 movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham, Alabama, 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 $1,280 and $2,445.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,099 - $1,978
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,280 - $2,445
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,709 - $3,274

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 $573.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $61 - $123 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 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. 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 Amarillo, TX

Good news for your budget: Amarillo isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Birmingham. Cost of living index runs 74 there against 87 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 33/100 and 38.36/100 here versus 40/100 and 74.69/100 there.