($533+) Huntsville, AL to McKinney, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Huntsville, AL to McKinney, TX

Full-service movers for the 650-mile relocation from Huntsville, Alabama, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,695 and $8,599. 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 $304 - $2,024, 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 Huntsville typically charge a base rate around $280 plus $65 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,695 - $4,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,312 - $6,244
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,063 - $8,599

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 Huntsville to McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Huntsville, AL to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Huntsville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Huntsville to McKinney?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers 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 Huntsville, AL to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Huntsville, Alabama, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,093 and $3,446. 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 Huntsville typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Huntsville to McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,093 - $1,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,429 - $2,526
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,784 - $3,446

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Huntsville, AL and McKinney, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $708 in Huntsville, AL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $76 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $152 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Huntsville to McKinney?

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 Huntsville, AL to McKinney, TX

Truck rentals from Huntsville, Alabama, to McKinney, Texas, range from $512 - $1,363 for the 650-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $209 - $239
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Huntsville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Huntsville to McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $512 - $939
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $547 - $1,172
• 4+ bedrooms: $683 - $1,363

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $152 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Huntsville, Alabama, usually costs about $708 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 650-mile drive falls between $209 and $239, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $51 and $304 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Huntsville to McKinney?

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 Huntsville, AL to McKinney, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Huntsville, Alabama, to McKinney, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $911 and $2,084.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $945 - $1,746
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,144 - $2,084
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,501 - $2,867

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 Huntsville, Alabama, for about five hours typically runs $708.

What are the best freight companies from Huntsville to McKinney?

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.
3. R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): R.E. Garrison Trucking, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Huntsville, AL vs McKinney, TX

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