($708+) Dallas, TX to Lansing, MI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dallas, TX to Lansing, MI

Full-service movers for the 1,115-mile relocation from Dallas, Texas, to Lansing, Michigan, cost between $2,121 and $8,378. 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 $281 - $1,872, 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 Dallas typically charge a base rate around $179 plus $60 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,121 - $5,023
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,817 - $6,550
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,476 - $8,378

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 Lansing.

Specialty moving services from Dallas, TX to Lansing, MI

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Dallas movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Lansing, 82% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Michigan Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Michigan 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 Dallas, TX to Lansing, MI

Moving containers from Dallas, Texas, to Lansing, Michigan, cost between $1,252 and $4,082. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Dallas costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Dallas to Lansing:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,252 - $2,432
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,645 - $3,385
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,201 - $4,082

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 $655, 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 $70 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $140 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Dallas, TX, and Lansing, MI, 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 Lansing?

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 Lansing, MI

A rental truck for this 1,115-mile move from Dallas, Texas, to Lansing, Michigan, costs between $738 and $2,156. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $332 - $380
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Lansing based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $738 - $1,404
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $846 - $1,737
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,013 - $2,156

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $140 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $61 and $304 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $332 - $380 in fuel for the 1,115-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $655 in Dallas, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Lansing, MI

For larger DIY moves from Dallas, 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 Lansing, Michigan.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,237 and $2,552.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,172 - $2,167
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,237 - $2,552
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,814 - $3,335

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 $655.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $70 - $140 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 Lansing?

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.
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 based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Dallas, TX vs Lansing, MI

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