($704+) Phoenix, AZ to McKinney, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Phoenix, AZ to McKinney, TX

For the 1,091-mile move from Phoenix, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,249 and $8,900. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $338 - $2,252 (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 Phoenix generally start around $140 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,249 - $5,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,658 - $6,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,418 - $8,900

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 Phoenix to McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Phoenix, AZ to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Phoenix, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,253 and $4,122. 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 Phoenix costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,253 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,533 - $3,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,223 - $4,122

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $169 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in McKinney, TX, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $788 in Phoenix, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ to McKinney, TX

Truck rentals from Phoenix, Arizona, to McKinney, Texas, range from $755 - $1,975 for the 1,091-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $391 - $447
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Phoenix daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $755 - $1,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $776 - $1,689
• 4+ bedrooms: $955 - $1,975

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $788.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $391 - $447 for the 1,091-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 $68 and $366, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $169 per night for hotel stops on the 1,091-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $338 - $507.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Phoenix 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 Phoenix, AZ to McKinney, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Phoenix, Arizona, 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 McKinney, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,317 and $2,655.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,083 - $2,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,655
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,813 - $3,264

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Phoenix, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $788.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $84 and $169 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Phoenix 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. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport 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: Phoenix, AZ vs McKinney, TX

Good news for your budget: McKinney isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Phoenix. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 113 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 - 41/100 and 46.94/100 here versus 27/100 and 78.52/100 there.