($515+) Tucson, AZ to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tucson, AZ to Amarillo, TX

Full-service movers for the 679-mile relocation from Tucson, Arizona, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,584 and $7,495. 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 $263 - $1,756, 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 Tucson typically charge a base rate around $160 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,584 - $4,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,100 - $5,706
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,898 - $7,495

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 Tucson to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Tucson, AZ to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 48% of Tucson movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Amarillo, 50% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Tucson, Arizona, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,042 and $3,426. 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 Tucson costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,042 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,298 - $2,437
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,807 - $3,426

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Tucson, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $615, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $66 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $132 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Tucson, AZ, and Amarillo, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck for this 679-mile move from Tucson, Arizona, to Amarillo, Texas, costs between $515 and $1,280. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $190 - $217
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Tucson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tucson to Amarillo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $515 - $936
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $540 - $1,156
• 4+ bedrooms: $634 - $1,280

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $190 - $217 for the 679-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Tucson, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $615.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 679-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $132 per night, adding $263 - $395 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $44 and $263.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ 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 Tucson, Arizona, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,050 and $1,970.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $901 - $1,584
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,050 - $1,970
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,348 - $2,557

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $66 and $132.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tucson, Arizona, for roughly five hours typically average $615.

What are the best freight companies from Tucson to Amarillo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Tucson, AZ vs Amarillo, TX

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

A move from Tucson, AZ, to Amarillo, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,584 - $7,495 on the 679-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,042 - $3,426, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $515 - $1,280. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,100 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System.