($946+) Tampa, FL to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Amarillo, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,467-mile relocation from Tampa, Florida, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $2,081 and $8,708. 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 $276 - $1,840, 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 Tampa typically charge a base rate around $266 plus $84 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,081 - $4,439
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,778 - $6,278
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,942 - $8,708

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 Tampa to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa 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 Tampa 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 Tampa, FL to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,409 and $4,960. 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 Tampa costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,743
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,818 - $3,645
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,422 - $4,960

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $644 in Tampa, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $69 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $138 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Amarillo, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tampa 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 Tampa, FL to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck for this 1,467-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Amarillo, Texas, costs between $937 and $2,632. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $429 - $491
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,865
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,033 - $2,091
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,287 - $2,632

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $69 and $322.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $138.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $429 and $491 for the 1,467-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $644 for 2 movers in Tampa, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa 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 Tampa, FL to Amarillo, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tampa, Florida, to Amarillo, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,395 and $3,004.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,242 - $2,444
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,395 - $3,004
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,038 - $3,927

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $69 - $138 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Tampa, Florida, typically costs $644.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Amarillo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Tampa, 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 Tampa 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.