($849+) Amarillo, TX to Tampa, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Tampa, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,466-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Tampa, Florida, with prices running from $2,115 - $9,032. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $258 - $1,720 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Amarillo and Tampa are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Amarillo movers tend to run around $400 as a base rate plus $224/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,115 - $5,245
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,768 - $6,382
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,826 - $9,032

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 Amarillo to Tampa.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Tampa, FL

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Tampa, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Amarillo to Tampa?

Look for Professional Movers Association of Florida membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Florida beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Amarillo, TX to Tampa, FL

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Tampa, Florida, cost between $1,342 and $4,771. 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 Tampa. If you go over that window, storage in Amarillo adds around $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,637
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,680 - $3,402
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,402 - $4,771

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $65 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $129 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Tampa, FL, 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 $602 in Amarillo, 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 Amarillo to Tampa?

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 Amarillo, TX to Tampa, FL

Plan on $849 - $2,531 for a rental moving truck on the 1,466-mile route from Amarillo, Texas, to Tampa, Florida. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $401 - $458
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Amarillo daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $849 - $1,708
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $908 - $1,952
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,166 - $2,531

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $401 - $458 for the 1,466-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 Amarillo, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $602.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,466-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $129 per night, adding $258 - $387 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $43 and $258.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Amarillo to Tampa?

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 Amarillo, TX to Tampa, FL

For larger DIY moves from Amarillo, 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 Tampa, Florida.

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 $1,399 and $2,918.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,268 - $2,237
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,399 - $2,918
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,790 - $3,667

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Amarillo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $602.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $65 and $129 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Tampa?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Amarillo, TX vs Tampa, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tampa, side by side with Amarillo 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 Amarillo, TX, to Tampa, FL, 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 $2,115 - $9,032 on the 1,466-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,342 - $4,771, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $849 - $2,531. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,768 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 Bloomin' Brands and Sykes Enterprises.