($810+) Ann Arbor, MI to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Ann Arbor, MI to Fort Worth, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $2,239 and $9,602. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,162-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $313 - $2,088, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Ann Arbor and Fort Worth. For a rough baseline, movers based in Ann Arbor tend to start around $304 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,239 - $5,459
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,035 - $6,812
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,672 - $9,602

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 Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Ann Arbor, MI to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Ann Arbor movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Fort Worth, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,275 and $4,524. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Fort Worth. If you go over that window, storage in Ann Arbor adds around $75/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,275 - $2,504
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,575 - $3,155
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,153 - $4,524

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Ann Arbor, MI, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $731, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $157 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Ann Arbor, MI, and Fort Worth, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI to Fort Worth, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,162 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Fort Worth, Texas, running $733 - $2,214. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $386 - $441
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Fort Worth based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $733 - $1,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $818 - $1,677
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,058 - $2,214

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 $78 and $365.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $157.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $386 and $441 for the 1,162-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 $731 for 2 movers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor, MI to Fort Worth, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Ann Arbor, Michigan, 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. Most moves on this route fall between $1,353 and $2,764.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,112 - $2,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,353 - $2,764
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,759 - $3,619

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Ann Arbor, Michigan, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $731.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $78 - $157 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 Ann Arbor to Fort Worth?

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.
3. XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): XPO Logistics Freight, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Ann Arbor, MI vs Fort Worth, TX

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Ann Arbor and Fort Worth to plan around. Cost of living index: 106 vs. 102. Average rent: $2,260/mo vs. $1,773/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 52 vs. 35. Safety index: 79.18 vs. 56.81.