($675+) Jacksonville, FL to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Plano, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,005-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Plano, Texas, with prices running from $1,936 - $6,653. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $307 - $2,048 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Jacksonville and Plano are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Jacksonville movers tend to run around $220 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,936 - $4,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,204 - $5,398
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,648 - $6,653

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 Jacksonville to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Plano, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Plano?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,222 and $3,882. 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 Jacksonville typically costs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,222 - $2,079
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,513 - $2,980
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,040 - $3,882

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $77 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $154 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Plano, 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 $717 in Jacksonville, FL. 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 Jacksonville to Plano?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Plano, TX

Plan on $675 - $1,799 for a rental moving truck on the 1,005-mile route from Jacksonville, Florida, to Plano, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $327 - $374
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $675 - $1,194
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $751 - $1,418
• 4+ bedrooms: $907 - $1,799

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $154 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $67 and $333 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $327 - $374 in fuel for the 1,005-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $717 in Jacksonville, Florida, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Plano?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Plano, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Jacksonville, Florida, to Plano, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,174 and $2,312.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,058 - $2,025
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,174 - $2,312
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,616 - $3,262

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 $77 and $154.
• 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 Jacksonville, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $717.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Plano?

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: Jacksonville, FL vs Plano, TX

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

Full-service movers on the 1,005-mile route from Jacksonville, FL, to Plano, TX, run $1,936 - $6,653 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,222 - $3,882, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $675 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,204, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Plano tend to point to favorable weather and ample economic opportunity, though terrible traffic and extreme weather come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Capital One Finance and DXC Technology.