($775+) Knoxville, TN to Amarillo, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,113-mile relocation from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $2,367 and $9,336. 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 $254 - $1,696, 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 Knoxville typically charge a base rate around $170 plus $113 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,367 - $5,276
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,844 - $6,943
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,607 - $9,336

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 Knoxville to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Knoxville, TN to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 67% of Knoxville 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 Knoxville to Amarillo?

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Knoxville, TN to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,315 and $4,383. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Knoxville runs about $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,315 - $2,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,613 - $3,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,201 - $4,383

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $64 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $127 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 $594 in Knoxville, TN, 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 Amarillo, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN to Amarillo, TX

Plan on $783 - $1,971 for a rental moving truck on the 1,113-mile route from Knoxville, Tennessee, to Amarillo, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $300 - $343
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Knoxville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $783 - $1,461
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $806 - $1,635
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,053 - $1,971

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $127 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 Knoxville, Tennessee, usually costs about $594 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,113-mile drive falls between $300 and $343, 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 $42 and $254 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Knoxville, Tennessee, 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 $763 and $2,734.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $2,041
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,237 - $2,734
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,690 - $3,438

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 $64 - $127 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Knoxville, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $594.

What are the best freight companies from Knoxville to Amarillo?

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.
3. Hittman Transport Services, Inc. (4.26/5 stars): Hittman Transport Services, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Knoxville, 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 Knoxville 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.