($903+) St. Petersburg, FL to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from St. Petersburg, FL to Amarillo, TX

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,490-mile move from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Amarillo, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,107 - $9,128. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $274 - $1,828. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between St. Petersburg and Amarillo. Local movers in St. Petersburg typically start around $318 as a base rate plus $185/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,107 - $4,543
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,745 - $6,247
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,996 - $9,128

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 St. Petersburg to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from St. Petersburg, FL to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,419 and $4,907. 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 St. Petersburg typically costs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from St. Petersburg to Amarillo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,419 - $2,660
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,851 - $3,715
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,543 - $4,907

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $69 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $137 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Amarillo, 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 $640 in St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Amarillo, TX

Plan on $931 - $2,723 for a rental moving truck on the 1,490-mile route from St. Petersburg, Florida, to Amarillo, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $433 - $495
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• St. Petersburg daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from St. Petersburg to Amarillo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $931 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,027 - $2,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,344 - $2,723

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $137 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 St. Petersburg, Florida, usually costs about $640 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,490-mile drive falls between $433 and $495, 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 $46 and $274 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from St. Petersburg 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 St. Petersburg, FL to Amarillo, TX

For larger DIY moves from St. Petersburg, Florida, 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 $1,422 and $3,062.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,238 - $2,515
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,422 - $3,062
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,974 - $4,086

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 St. Petersburg, Florida, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $640.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $69 and $137 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from St. Petersburg 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. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers 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: St. Petersburg, FL 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 St. Petersburg 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.