($548+) Dallas, TX to Atlanta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Atlanta, GA

Hiring full-service movers from Dallas, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $1,824 and $8,454. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 781-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $316 - $2,104, 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 Dallas and Atlanta. For a rough baseline, movers based in Dallas tend to start around $179 plus $60/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 Dallas to Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,824 - $4,494
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,322 - $6,159
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,303 - $8,454

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 Atlanta.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Atlanta, GA

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

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Georgia Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

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 Dallas, TX to Atlanta, GA

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, cost between $1,095 and $3,571. 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 Atlanta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,095 - $2,077
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,436 - $2,937
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,888 - $3,571

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Dallas, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $736, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $79 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $158 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Dallas, TX, and Atlanta, GA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Dallas to Atlanta?

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 Atlanta, GA

Renting a moving truck for the 781-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, costs between $571 and $1,611, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $261 - $299
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Atlanta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $571 - $1,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $629 - $1,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $741 - $1,611

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $261 - $299 for the 781-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 Dallas, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $736.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 781-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $158 per night, adding $316 - $473 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $316.

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

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 Atlanta, GA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Dallas, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,115 and $2,349.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $956 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,115 - $2,349
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,495 - $3,034

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 $736.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $79 - $158 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 Atlanta?

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 Atlanta, GA

Day-to-day costs in Atlanta are close to what you're used to in Dallas: cost of living index of 113 versus 100, with average rent of $1,900/mo compared to $1,774/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 46/100 and 48.6/100 in Dallas versus 48/100 and 35.77/100 in Atlanta.