($584+) Ann Arbor, MI to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Ann Arbor, MI to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers for the 800-mile relocation from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,726 and $8,045. 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 $286 - $1,904, 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 Ann Arbor typically charge a base rate around $304 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Ann Arbor to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,726 - $4,320
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,515 - $6,137
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,077 - $8,045

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 Ann Arbor to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Ann Arbor, MI to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Ann Arbor movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Montgomery, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Ann Arbor to Montgomery?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Ann Arbor, MI to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,076 and $3,588. 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 Ann Arbor runs about $75/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Ann Arbor to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,076 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,437 - $2,722
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,588

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $143 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 $666 in Ann Arbor, MI, 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 Montgomery, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Ann Arbor to Montgomery?

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 Ann Arbor, MI to Montgomery, AL

Renting a moving truck for the 800-mile move from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $584 and $1,435, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $242 - $277
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Ann Arbor daily rental rate: $19 - $29
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Ann Arbor to Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $584 - $1,069
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $630 - $1,221
• 4+ bedrooms: $759 - $1,435

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $143 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan, usually costs about $666 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 800-mile drive falls between $242 and $277, 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 $48 and $286 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Ann Arbor to Montgomery?

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 Ann Arbor, MI to Montgomery, AL

For larger DIY moves from Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,150 and $2,177.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Ann Arbor to Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $910 - $1,678
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,150 - $2,177
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,470 - $2,870

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 $71 - $143 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan, typically costs $666.

What are the best freight companies from Ann Arbor to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.

Cost of living: Ann Arbor, MI vs Montgomery, AL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Montgomery, side by side with Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI, to Montgomery, AL, 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 $1,726 - $8,045 on the 800-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,076 - $3,588 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $584 - $1,435 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,515 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Alfa and Colonial Banc Group.