($404+) Memphis, TN to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Memphis, TN to Plano, TX

Full-service movers for the 453-mile relocation from Memphis, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,123 and $7,371. 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 $289 - $1,928, 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 Memphis typically charge a base rate around $334 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,123 - $3,908
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,917 - $5,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,623 - $7,371

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 Memphis to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Memphis, TN to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 41% of Memphis movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Plano, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Memphis to Plano?

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.

How much do local movers cost in Memphis, TN?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Memphis to Plano with a local mover averages $2,012 - $5,676. A local mover in Memphis, TN is worth considering for moves under 500 miles. Short-distance moves don't always need the scale of a national carrier, and local companies can offer streamlined service, more flexible pickup windows, and a more personal approach to coordination.

Be sure to confirm interstate licensing, insurance coverage, and delivery expectations before booking.

Moving container costs from Memphis, TN to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Memphis, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, cost between $871 and $2,864. 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 Memphis costs roughly $45/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Memphis to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $871 - $1,701
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,302
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,496 - $2,864

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $145 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Plano, TX, 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 $675 in Memphis, TN. 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 Memphis to Plano?

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 Memphis, TN to Plano, TX

Truck rentals from Memphis, Tennessee, to Plano, Texas, range from $404 - $1,004 for the 453-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $139 - $159
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Memphis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Memphis to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $404 - $689
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $435 - $869
• 4+ bedrooms: $490 - $1,004

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $139 - $159 for the 453-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 Memphis, Tennessee, for about 5 hours typically costs around $675.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 453-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $145 per night, adding $289 - $434 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $48 and $289.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Memphis to Plano?

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 Memphis, TN to Plano, 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 Memphis, Tennessee, to Plano, 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 $900 and $1,733.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $825 - $1,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $900 - $1,733
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,234 - $2,407

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 $72 - $145 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Memphis, Tennessee, for about five hours typically runs $675.

What are the best freight companies from Memphis to Plano?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Memphis, TN vs Plano, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Plano, side by side with Memphis 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 Memphis, TN, to Plano, 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 $1,123 - $7,371 on the 453-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $871 - $2,864 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $404 - $1,004 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,917 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Plano tend to point to favorable weather and ample economic opportunity, though terrible traffic and extreme weather come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Capital One Finance and DXC Technology.