($459+) McKinney, TX to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from McKinney, TX to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers for the 672-mile relocation from McKinney, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,422 and $7,649. 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 $296 - $1,976, 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 McKinney typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,422 - $4,191
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,250 - $5,394
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,801 - $7,649

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 McKinney to Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Montgomery, 58% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from McKinney to Montgomery?

All three below meet the standards set by the Alabama Trucking Association, the group most Alabama 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.

Moving container costs from McKinney, TX to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,041 and $3,283. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in McKinney typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,041 - $1,757
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,233 - $2,558
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,734 - $3,283

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $148 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Montgomery, AL, 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 $692 in McKinney, TX. 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 McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Montgomery, AL

Plan on $459 - $1,324 for a rental moving truck on the 672-mile route from McKinney, Texas, to Montgomery, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $211 - $241
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $459 - $904
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $516 - $1,105
• 4+ bedrooms: $670 - $1,324

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $74 and $346.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $148.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $211 and $241 for the 672-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $692 for 2 movers in McKinney, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

For larger DIY moves from McKinney, 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 Montgomery, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,048 and $2,066.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $856 - $1,712
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,048 - $2,066
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,320 - $2,574

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $74 - $148 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in McKinney, Texas, typically costs $692.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney to Montgomery?

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: McKinney, 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 McKinney 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

A move from McKinney, TX, to Montgomery, AL, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,422 - $7,649 on the 672-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,041 - $3,283, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $459 - $1,324. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,250 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Alfa and Colonial Banc Group.