($766+) Winston-Salem, NC to Fort Worth, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Winston-Salem, NC to Fort Worth, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $2,044 and $8,288. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,133-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $274 - $1,824, 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 Winston-Salem and Fort Worth. For a rough baseline, movers based in Winston-Salem tend to start around $272 plus $85/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 Winston-Salem to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,044 - $5,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,517 - $6,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,353 - $8,288

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 Winston-Salem to Fort Worth.

Specialty moving services from Winston-Salem, NC to Fort Worth, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem to Fort Worth?

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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 Winston-Salem, NC to Fort Worth, TX

Moving containers from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Fort Worth, Texas, cost between $1,212 and $4,431. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Winston-Salem typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Winston-Salem to Fort Worth:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,212 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,659 - $3,189
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,431

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $638 in Winston-Salem, NC. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $68 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $137 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Fort Worth, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Fort Worth, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,133-mile move from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Fort Worth, Texas, costs between $796 and $2,028, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $329 - $376
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Winston-Salem daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $796 - $1,444
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $811 - $1,768
• 4+ bedrooms: $999 - $2,028

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $638.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $329 - $376 for the 1,133-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 $55 and $296, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $137 per night for hotel stops on the 1,133-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $274 - $410.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, NC to Fort Worth, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Fort Worth, 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 $821 and $2,683.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,171 - $2,104
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,315 - $2,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,724 - $3,546

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Winston-Salem, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $638.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $68 - $137 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 Winston-Salem to Fort Worth?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Salem Carriers, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Salem Carriers, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Winston-Salem, NC 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 Winston-Salem 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.