($918+) Fort Worth, TX to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Fort Worth, TX to NYC

Full-service movers for the 1,579-mile relocation from Fort Worth, Texas, to NYC, New York, cost between $2,337 and $9,519. 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 $390 - $2,600, 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 Fort Worth typically charge a base rate around $216 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Fort Worth to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,337 - $4,960
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,906 - $6,757
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,150 - $9,519

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 Fort Worth to NYC.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market: 53% of Fort Worth movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New York City, 62% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Fort Worth to NYC?

Look for New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New York 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 Fort Worth, TX to NYC

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,398 and $4,911. 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 Fort Worth typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Fort Worth to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,398 - $2,679
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,914 - $3,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,558 - $4,911

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $98 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $195 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in NYC, 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 $910 in Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth to NYC?

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 Fort Worth, TX to NYC

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,579 miles from Fort Worth, Texas, to NYC, New York, running $918 - $2,748. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $653 - $746
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Fort Worth to NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $918 - $1,800
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $984 - $2,076
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,291 - $2,748

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $910.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $653 - $746 for the 1,579-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 $78 and $423, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $195 per night for hotel stops on the 1,579-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $390 - $585.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Worth to NYC?

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 Fort Worth, TX to NYC

If you're moving a larger household from Fort Worth, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to NYC, New York.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,400 and $3,055.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Fort Worth to NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,232 - $2,340
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,400 - $3,055
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,086 - $4,008

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Fort Worth, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $910.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $98 - $195 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 Fort Worth to NYC?

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: Fort Worth, TX vs NYC

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

The 1,579-mile move from Fort Worth, TX, to NYC, costs between $2,337 and $9,519 with full-service movers, $1,398 - $4,911 with a moving container, and $918 - $2,748 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,906 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to NYC tend to point to ample economic opportunity and diverse cuisine, though overcrowded and pollution come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include IBM and PepsiCo.