($876+) San Francisco, CA to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from San Francisco, CA to Amarillo, TX

For the 1,369-mile move from San Francisco, California, to Amarillo, Texas, full-service movers cost between $1,278 and $9,164. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $530 - $3,532 (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 San Francisco generally start around $284 plus $150 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,278 - $5,089
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,935 - $6,630
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,895 - $9,164

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 San Francisco to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from San Francisco, CA to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Amarillo?

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 San Francisco, CA to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from San Francisco, California, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,363 and $4,627. 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 San Francisco typically costs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,363 - $2,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,777 - $3,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,340 - $4,627

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $132 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $265 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 $1,236 in San Francisco, CA, 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 Amarillo, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA to Amarillo, TX

Truck rentals from San Francisco, California, to Amarillo, Texas, range from $919 - $2,430 for the 1,369-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $769 - $879
• Daily insurance: $53/day
• Equipment rentals: $12 - $35
• San Francisco daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.59

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $919 - $1,640
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $908 - $1,971
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,143 - $2,430

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $769 - $879 for the 1,369-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 San Francisco, California, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,236.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,369-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $265 per night, adding $530 - $795 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $88 and $530.

What are the best moving truck rentals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA to Amarillo, TX

For larger DIY moves from San Francisco, California, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Amarillo, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,492 and $2,840.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,190 - $2,383
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,492 - $2,840
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,853 - $3,817

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 $132 - $265 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in San Francisco, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,236.

What are the best freight companies from San Francisco 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.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: San Francisco, CA 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 San Francisco 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.