($693+) Chattanooga, TN to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chattanooga, TN to Amarillo, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,062-mile relocation from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $2,243 and $7,983. 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 $251 - $1,672, 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 Chattanooga typically charge a base rate around $280 plus $99 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,243 - $5,051
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,533 - $5,917
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,363 - $7,983

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 Chattanooga to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Chattanooga, TN to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 45% of Chattanooga movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Amarillo, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chattanooga, TN to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,219 and $4,043. 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 Chattanooga costs roughly $60/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,219 - $2,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,462 - $2,977
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,077 - $4,043

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 Chattanooga, TN, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $585, 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 $63 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $125 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chattanooga, TN, and Amarillo, TX, 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 Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck for this 1,062-mile move from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Amarillo, Texas, costs between $693 and $1,791. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $282 - $323
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Chattanooga daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $693 - $1,315
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $711 - $1,579
• 4+ bedrooms: $967 - $1,791

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $125 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $54 and $272 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $282 - $323 in fuel for the 1,062-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $585 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga, TN to Amarillo, TX

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Amarillo, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,207 and $2,454.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,065 - $2,043
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,454
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,646 - $3,267

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $63 - $125 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $585.

What are the best freight companies from Chattanooga 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.

Cost of living: Chattanooga, TN vs Amarillo, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Amarillo, side by side with Chattanooga 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

How you handle your interstate move from Chattanooga, TN, to Amarillo, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,243 - $7,983 on the 1,062-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,219 - $4,043 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $693 - $1,791 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,533 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System.