($346+) Wichita, KS to Dallas, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wichita, KS to Dallas, TX

Full-service movers for the 364-mile relocation from Wichita, Kansas, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $1,046 and $6,769. 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 $269 - $1,796, 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 Wichita typically charge a base rate around $194 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,046 - $3,756
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,749 - $4,520
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,857 - $6,769

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 Wichita to Dallas.

Specialty moving services from Wichita, KS to Dallas, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 64% of Wichita movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Dallas, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Wichita to Dallas?

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.

How much do local movers cost in Wichita, KS?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Wichita to Dallas with a local mover averages $1,818 - $4,700. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Wichita, KS can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Wichita, KS to Dallas, TX

Moving containers from Wichita, Kansas, to Dallas, Texas, cost between $899 and $2,796. 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 Wichita typically costs about $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Wichita to Dallas:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $899 - $1,502
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,151 - $2,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,508 - $2,796

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $67 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $135 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Dallas, 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 $629 in Wichita, KS. 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 Wichita to Dallas?

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 Wichita, KS to Dallas, TX

Plan on $346 - $872 for a rental moving truck on the 364-mile route from Wichita, Kansas, to Dallas, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $104 - $119
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Wichita daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Wichita to Dallas based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $346 - $620
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $351 - $751
• 4+ bedrooms: $453 - $872

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Wichita, Kansas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $629.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $104 - $119 for the 364-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $54 and $292, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $135 per night for hotel stops on the 364-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $269 - $404.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wichita to Dallas?

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 Wichita, KS to Dallas, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Wichita, Kansas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Dallas, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $902 and $1,740.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $762 - $1,449
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $902 - $1,740
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,194 - $2,236

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Wichita, Kansas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $629.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $67 - $135 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Wichita to Dallas?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Wichita, KS vs Dallas, TX

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

How you handle your interstate move from Wichita, KS, to Dallas, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,046 - $6,769 on the 364-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $899 - $2,796 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $346 - $872 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,749 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Dallas tend to point to ample economic opportunity and fabulous weather, though high housing costs and terrible traffic come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and American Airlines Group, Inc..