($1,039+) Boston, MA to Garland, TX Movers

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Moving from Boston, MA, to Garland, TX, runs anywhere from $1,061 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $10,005 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,759 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 5 to 16 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.

  • Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,356, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $10,005 or more.
  • Moving containers run $1,605 - $5,417, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,061 - $3,154.
  • Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Boston, MA, to Garland, TX. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,333 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.

Compare moving options from Boston, MA to Garland, TX

Moving options from Boston to Garland fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move costs $3,333 - $7,105 on this route, with movers handling all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, and rental trucks are around 60% less, though both require you to handle the loading. This 1,759-mile route typically takes 5 to 16 days door to door.

Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,759-mile route from Boston to Garland, broken down by home size:

Home size Full-service movers Moving container Rental truck Freight trailer
Studio / 1 bedroom $2,356 - $5,229 $1,605 - $2,823 $1,061 - $2,082 $1,374 - $2,594
2 - 3 bedrooms $3,333 - $7,105 $2,074 - $4,281 $1,184 - $2,552 $1,546 - $3,227
4+ bedrooms $6,088 - $10,005 $2,668 - $5,417 $1,463 - $3,154 $2,222 - $4,599

Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.

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Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Garland, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,759-mile relocation from Boston, Massachusetts, to Garland, Texas, cost between $2,356 and $10,005. 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 $392 - $2,612, 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 Garland:

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,356 - $5,229
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,333 - $7,105
  • 4+ bedrooms: $6,088 - $10,005

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 Garland.

The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Massachusetts to Texas. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.

Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.

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Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

Service When you need it Typical cost
Full packingFull crew packing99% of local movers$653 - $6,530
Storage in transitNew place not ready96% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: Boston Best Rate Movers$261 - $1,567/mo
Shuttle feeTruck can't reach door$392 - $3,134
Full-value protectionMore than $0.60/lb coverage48% of local movers$300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value)
Small movesUnder ~2,000 lbs57% of local movers$1,306 - $3,918
Office / commercialWorkplace relocation$3,265 - $13,060
Car shippingSecond vehicle$978 - $1,858
Antiques & fine artFragile, high-value items58% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Boston Best Rate Movers$1,306 - $3,265
PianoAny piano type88% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: Boston Best Rate Movers$1,045 - $4,571
Pool tableDisassembly & re-leveling21% of local movers$392 - $1,959
Hot tubHeavy, needs disconnect21% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Boston Best Rate Movers$849 - $2,612
Wine collectionClimate-controlled transport$392 - $19,590+
Pet relocationGround, air, or concierge$392 - $4,571+

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

  1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
  2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
  3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Boston, MA. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,605 and $5,417. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Boston runs about $145/month.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,605 - $2,823
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,074 - $4,281
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,668 - $5,417

What other costs come with moving containers?

  • Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $98 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $196 per month.
  • Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Garland, 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 $914 in Boston, MA. 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.

Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Massachusetts to Texas move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.

Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,605. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,074 - $4,281, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Garland?

  1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
  2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
  3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Boston to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Boston:

  • Boston Best Rate Movers (4.7/5), 21 years in business
  • StairHopper Movers (5.0/5), 23 years in business
  • Exela Movers (4.9/5), 11 years in business

Moving truck rental costs from Boston, MA to Garland, TX

A rental truck for this 1,759-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Garland, Texas, costs between $1,061 and $3,154. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

  • Fuel for the drive: $731 - $835
  • 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
Home sizeTypical truck size
Studio / 1 bedroom10 - 12 ft
2 - 3 bedrooms15 - 17 ft
4+ bedrooms20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel)

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,061 - $2,082
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,184 - $2,552
  • 4+ bedrooms: $1,463 - $3,154

Pro tip: The base rate of $1,061 - $3,154 is just the starting point for a rental truck move from Boston to Garland. Fuel ($731 - $835) , lodging at around $196/night, meals, and equipment rentals are all on top of that. Factor in an extra $600 - $1,200 to get a realistic picture of what the move will actually cost.

What other costs come with rental trucks?

  • Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
  • Lodging: Budget around $196 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 $914 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
  • Gas: Fuel for the 1,759-mile drive falls between $731 and $835, 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 $65 and $392 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston to Garland?

  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 Garland, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Boston, Massachusetts, to Garland, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,175 and $3,227.

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

  • Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,374 - $2,594
  • 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,546 - $3,227
  • 4+ bedrooms: $2,222 - $4,599

Pro tip: Freight trailers offer generous space but reward good packing strategy. The 4-foot ramp can be challenging for large or heavy pieces, and using the full 8-foot height takes careful stacking. Because you're billed by the linear foot, maximizing vertical space keeps your costs lower.

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 $98 - $196 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 Boston, Massachusetts, typically costs $914.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Garland?

  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. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. 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.

Pro tip: Freight trailers are one of the fastest ways to move your belongings interstate, often beating full-service movers on delivery time. If getting your stuff to Garland quickly is a priority, freight is worth a hard look. That said, freight carriers typically require you to be available to receive your shipment within a set window, so if you need short-term storage or your new place won't be ready right away, a container or full-service mover may give you more flexibility.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Garland, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Garland, side by side with Boston on housing, income, and taxes.

Measure Boston, MA Garland, TX
Cost of living index151100
Average rent$3,400/mo$1,624/mo
Median home value$710,400$249,342
Average income$94,755/yr$74,717/yr
Unemployment rate6.2%6.5%
State income taxUp to 9.0%None
Walkability score98/10040/100
Safety index60.12/10062.87/100
Air qualityGoodGood

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

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Our take

For a move from Boston, MA, to Garland, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,356 for a studio to $10,005 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 1,759-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,605 - $5,417. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,061 - $3,154, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,333 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Garland tend to point to quality education and diversity, though severe storms and extreme heat come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Garland Independent School District and City of Garland.

FAQs: Moving from Boston, MA, to Garland, TX

What is the cheapest way to move from Boston, MA to Garland, TX?

Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,184 - $2,552. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.

What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?

The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($731 - $835), daily insurance ($39/day), and equipment rentals ($9 - $26) on top. Overnight stops can add another $196/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.

How long does a move from Boston, MA to Garland, TX take?

Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 5 - 7 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are usually the fastest option outside of driving yourself, with deliveries in 3 - 5 days, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.

What is the best time of year to move from Boston, MA to Garland, TX?

Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. Texas also has a hurricane season running June through November, worth factoring into your timing if you have flexibility. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.

What are some tips for saving money on a move from Boston, MA to Garland, TX?

Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.

What percentage of Boston movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?

About 88% of movers in Boston handle piano moves, and 58% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.