($686+) Yonkers, NY to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Yonkers, NY to Montgomery, AL

For the 1,046-mile move from Yonkers, New York, to Montgomery, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $1,826 and $7,266. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $377 - $2,516 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Yonkers generally start around $322 plus $132 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,826 - $4,319
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,241 - $5,310
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,545 - $7,266

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 Yonkers to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Yonkers, NY to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 62% of Yonkers 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 Yonkers to Montgomery?

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama 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 Yonkers, NY to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Yonkers, New York, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,207 and $4,115. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Yonkers typically costs about $185/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,207 - $2,204
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,524 - $2,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,056 - $4,115

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $94 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $189 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Montgomery, AL, 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 $881 in Yonkers, NY. 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.

What are the best moving containers Yonkers 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 Yonkers, NY to Montgomery, AL

Truck rentals from Yonkers, New York, to Montgomery, Alabama, range from $686 - $1,922 for the 1,046-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $419 - $478
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Yonkers daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.59 - $1.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $686 - $1,278
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $749 - $1,445
• 4+ bedrooms: $859 - $1,922

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $419 - $478 for the 1,046-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Yonkers, New York, for about 5 hours typically costs around $881.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,046-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $189 per night, adding $377 - $566 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $63 and $377.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Yonkers 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 Yonkers, NY to Montgomery, AL

For larger DIY moves from Yonkers, New York, 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 $1,243 and $2,380.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,003 - $1,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,243 - $2,380
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,645 - $3,041

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Yonkers, New York, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $881.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $94 - $189 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 Yonkers to Montgomery?

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.

Cost of living: Yonkers, NY 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 Yonkers 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

The 1,046-mile move from Yonkers, NY, to Montgomery, AL, costs between $1,826 and $7,266 with full-service movers, $1,207 - $4,115 with a moving container, and $686 - $1,922 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,241 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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