($1,067+) Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,799-mile relocation from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $2,371 and $9,927. 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 $394 - $2,628, 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 Boston typically charge a base rate around $340 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Boston to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,371 - $5,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,171 - $7,232
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,039 - $9,927

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 Boston to Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 76% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Fort Worth, 53% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boston to Fort Worth?

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 Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,468 and $5,535. 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 Boston costs roughly $145/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Boston to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,468 - $2,915
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,014 - $4,119
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,645 - $5,535

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $99 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $197 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 $920 in Boston, MA, 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 Fort Worth, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Fort Worth?

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 Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,799-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $1,067 and $2,960, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $752 - $860
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Boston to Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,067 - $1,993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,165 - $2,515
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,355 - $2,960

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $197 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 Boston, Massachusetts, usually costs about $920 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,799-mile drive falls between $752 and $860, 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 $66 and $394 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston to Fort Worth?

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 Boston, MA to Fort Worth, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Boston, Massachusetts, 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 Fort Worth, 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 $1,580 and $3,010.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Boston to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,321 - $2,598
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,580 - $3,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,116 - $4,215

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Boston, Massachusetts, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $920.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $99 - $197 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 Boston to Fort Worth?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Fort Worth, TX

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

A move from Boston, MA, to Fort Worth, TX, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,371 - $9,927 on the 1,799-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,468 - $5,535, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,067 - $2,960. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,171 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Fort Worth tend to point to quality education and ample economic opportunity, though tornadoes and allergy-inducing pollen come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include AMR/American Airlines and Texas Health Resources.