($492+) Dallas, TX to Huntsville, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Huntsville, AL

For the 665-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, full-service movers cost between $1,585 and $8,358. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $293 - $1,952 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Dallas generally start around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,585 - $4,530
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,270 - $5,546
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,111 - $8,358

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 Dallas to Huntsville.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Huntsville, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Huntsville, 88% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Dallas to Huntsville?

Alabama Trucking Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Alabama, 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 Dallas, TX to Huntsville, AL

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $1,040 and $3,274. 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 Dallas typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dallas to Huntsville:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,040 - $1,997
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,429 - $2,791
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,839 - $3,274

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 $683 in Dallas, TX. 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 $73 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $146 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 Huntsville, AL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Dallas to Huntsville?

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 Dallas, TX to Huntsville, AL

Plan on $507 - $1,376 for a rental moving truck on the 665-mile route from Dallas, Texas, to Huntsville, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $207 - $236
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Dallas daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Dallas to Huntsville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $507 - $958
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $575 - $1,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $655 - $1,376

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $146 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 Dallas, Texas, usually costs about $683 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 665-mile drive falls between $207 and $236, 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 $49 and $293 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dallas to Huntsville?

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 Dallas, TX to Huntsville, AL

For larger DIY moves from Dallas, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Huntsville, Alabama.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,057 and $2,021.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $974 - $1,815
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,057 - $2,021
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,457 - $2,785

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Dallas, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $683.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $73 - $146 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 Dallas to Huntsville?

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. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: Dallas, TX vs Huntsville, AL

Good news for your budget: Huntsville isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Dallas. Cost of living index runs 94 there against 100 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 - 46/100 and 48.6/100 here versus 24/100 and 57.45/100 there.