($479+) Montgomery, AL to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Montgomery, AL to Irving, TX

Full-service movers for the 663-mile relocation from Montgomery, Alabama, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,526 and $7,798. 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 $262 - $1,748, 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 Montgomery typically charge a base rate around $462 plus $133 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,526 - $4,236
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,298 - $5,501
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,838 - $7,798

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 Montgomery to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Montgomery, AL to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Montgomery movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irving, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Montgomery to Irving?

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 Montgomery, AL to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Montgomery, Alabama, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,023 and $3,388. 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 Montgomery typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Montgomery to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,023 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,364 - $2,614
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,703 - $3,388

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $66 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $131 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 $612 in Montgomery, 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 Irving, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Montgomery to Irving?

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 Montgomery, AL to Irving, TX

Plan on $479 - $1,274 for a rental moving truck on the 663-mile route from Montgomery, Alabama, to Irving, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $184 - $211
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Montgomery daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Montgomery to Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $479 - $960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $533 - $1,140
• 4+ bedrooms: $685 - $1,274

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $131 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 Montgomery, Alabama, usually costs about $612 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 663-mile drive falls between $184 and $211, 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 $44 and $262 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Montgomery to Irving?

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 Montgomery, AL to Irving, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Montgomery, Alabama, to Irving, 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 $787 and $2,051.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $921 - $1,683
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,050 - $2,051
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,461 - $2,526

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $66 - $131 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Montgomery, Alabama, typically costs $612.

What are the best freight companies from Montgomery to Irving?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Montgomery, AL vs Irving, TX

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

How you handle your interstate move from Montgomery, AL, to Irving, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,526 - $7,798 on the 663-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,023 - $3,388 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $479 - $1,274 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,298 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Irving tend to point to low cost of living and bountiful recreational activities, though noise pollution and absence of fine dining come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Citigroup, Inc. and Verizon Communications\.