($545+) Tulsa, OK to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tulsa, OK to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 725-mile move from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Montgomery, Alabama, with costs ranging from $1,762 - $8,107. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $248 - $1,652. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tulsa and Montgomery. Local movers in Tulsa typically start around $225 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,762 - $4,518
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,343 - $6,135
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,259 - $8,107

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 Tulsa to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Tulsa, OK to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Tulsa 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 Tulsa to Montgomery?

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama 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 Tulsa, OK to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,106 and $3,623. 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 Tulsa typically costs about $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,106 - $1,910
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,477 - $2,813
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,846 - $3,623

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $62 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $124 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $578 in Tulsa, OK, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Montgomery, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Montgomery, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 725 miles from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Montgomery, Alabama, running $567 - $1,549. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $191 - $218
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Tulsa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $567 - $983
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $577 - $1,192
• 4+ bedrooms: $729 - $1,549

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $124 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tulsa, Oklahoma, usually costs about $578 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 725-mile drive falls between $191 and $218, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $41 and $248 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Montgomery, Alabama, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,102 and $2,140.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $976 - $1,737
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,102 - $2,140
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,432 - $2,956

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 $62 and $124.
• 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 Tulsa, Oklahoma, for roughly five hours typically average $578.

What are the best freight companies from Tulsa to Montgomery?

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. Melton Truck Lines, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Melton Truck Lines, 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: Tulsa, OK vs Montgomery, AL

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Tulsa and Montgomery to plan around. Cost of living index: 85 vs. 79. Average rent: $1,199/mo vs. $1,200/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 39 vs. 26. Safety index: 48.06 vs. 34.75.