($581+) Amarillo, TX to New Orleans, LA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to New Orleans, LA

For the 866-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, full-service movers cost between $1,800 and $7,513. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $256 - $1,704 (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 Amarillo generally start around $400 plus $224 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,800 - $4,345
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,352 - $5,985
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,766 - $7,513

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 New Orleans.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to New Orleans, LA

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Orleans, 56% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Louisiana Motor Transport Association, the group most Louisiana 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 Amarillo, TX to New Orleans, LA

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, cost between $1,042 and $3,679. 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 New Orleans. 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 New Orleans:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,042 - $2,007
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,326 - $2,840
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,858 - $3,679

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $64 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $128 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in New Orleans, LA, 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 $596 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 New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

Truck rentals from Amarillo, Texas, to New Orleans, Louisiana, range from $581 - $1,598 for the 866-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $235 - $268
• 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 New Orleans based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $581 - $1,151
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $640 - $1,277
• 4+ bedrooms: $825 - $1,598

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Amarillo, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $596.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $235 - $268 for the 866-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $51 and $277, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $128 per night for hotel stops on the 866-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $256 - $383.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Amarillo to New Orleans?

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 New Orleans, LA

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 New Orleans, Louisiana.

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 $1,106 and $2,316.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $978 - $1,877
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,106 - $2,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,577 - $2,742

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 $596.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $64 and $128 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to New Orleans?

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.

Cost of living: Amarillo, TX vs New Orleans, LA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in New Orleans, 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

How you handle your interstate move from Amarillo, TX, to New Orleans, LA, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $1,800 - $7,513 on the 866-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,042 - $3,679 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $581 - $1,598 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,352 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Entergy and Ochsner Health System.