($820+) Akron, OH to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Akron, OH to Amarillo, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,296-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Amarillo, Texas, with prices running from $2,433 - $9,286. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $235 - $1,564 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Akron and Amarillo are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Akron movers tend to run around $199 as a base rate plus $80/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,433 - $5,363
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,100 - $6,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,225 - $9,286

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 Akron to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Akron, OH to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Akron movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Amarillo, 83% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Akron to Amarillo?

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Akron, OH to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Akron, Ohio, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,344 and $4,629. 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 Amarillo. If you go over that window, storage in Akron adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Akron to Amarillo:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $2,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,733 - $3,347
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,396 - $4,629

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 $547 in Akron, OH. 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 $59 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $117 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 Amarillo, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Akron to Amarillo?

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 Akron, OH to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck for this 1,296-mile move from Akron, Ohio, to Amarillo, Texas, costs between $870 and $2,387. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $322 - $369
• Daily insurance: $23/day
• Equipment rentals: $5 - $16
• Akron daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Akron to Amarillo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $870 - $1,612
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $859 - $1,843
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,387

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 $59 and $274.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $117.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $322 and $369 for the 1,296-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 $547 for 2 movers in Akron, Ohio, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Akron to Amarillo?

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 Akron, OH to Amarillo, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Akron, Ohio, to Amarillo, 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 $704 and $2,873.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,161 - $2,228
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,455 - $2,873
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,916 - $3,518

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Akron, Ohio, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $547.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $59 - $117 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 Akron to Amarillo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Miller Transfer (4.84/5 stars): Miller Transfer is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Akron, OH vs Amarillo, TX

Good news for your budget: Amarillo isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Akron. Cost of living index runs 74 there against 81 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 48/100 and 50.39/100 here versus 40/100 and 74.69/100 there.