($1,394+) Reno, NV to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers for the 2,359-mile relocation from Reno, Nevada, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $2,520 and $13,019. 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 $309 - $2,060, 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 Reno typically charge a base rate around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,520 - $5,914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,893 - $8,258
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,458 - $13,019

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 Reno to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Alabama are typically members of the Alabama Trucking Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Reno, NV to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,756 and $6,930. 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 Reno costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,358
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,464 - $5,158
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,420 - $6,930

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 Reno, NV, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $721, 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 $77 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $155 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Reno, NV, and Montgomery, AL, 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 Reno 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 Reno, NV to Montgomery, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,359 miles from Reno, Nevada, to Montgomery, Alabama, running $1,422 - $4,132. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $773 - $884
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,422 - $2,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,479 - $3,241
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,925 - $4,132

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Reno, Nevada, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $721.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $773 - $884 for the 2,359-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 $62 and $335, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 per night for hotel stops on the 2,359-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $309 - $464.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Reno 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 Reno, NV to Montgomery, AL

If you're moving a larger household from Reno, Nevada, 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 Montgomery, Alabama.

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 $1,914 and $3,969.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,663 - $3,242
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,914 - $3,969
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,528 - $5,278

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $77 and $155.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Reno, Nevada, for roughly five hours typically average $721.

What are the best freight companies from Reno to Montgomery?

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. High Mountain Transport, LLC (4.76/5 stars): High Mountain Transport, LLC 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.

Cost of living: Reno, NV 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 Reno 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.