($499+) Fort Worth, TX to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Worth, TX to Montgomery, AL

Hiring full-service movers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $1,600 and $8,278. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 682-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $278 - $1,856, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Fort Worth and Montgomery. For a rough baseline, movers based in Fort Worth tend to start around $216 plus $80/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,600 - $4,237
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,435 - $5,934
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,092 - $8,278

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 Fort Worth to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Montgomery?

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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 Fort Worth, TX to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,062 and $3,598. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Montgomery. If you go over that window, storage in Fort Worth adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $1,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,335 - $2,692
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,934 - $3,598

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 $650 in Fort Worth, 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 $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $139 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 Montgomery, AL, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX to Montgomery, AL

A rental truck for this 682-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $499 and $1,372. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $201 - $230
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $499 - $973
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $561 - $1,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $686 - $1,372

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 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 Fort Worth, Texas, usually costs about $650 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 682-mile drive falls between $201 and $230, 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 $46 and $278 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX to Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Fort Worth, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama. 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 $835 and $2,218.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $965 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,047 - $2,218
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,503 - $2,795

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 $70 - $139 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $650.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Fort Worth, TX vs Montgomery, AL

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