($937+) Amarillo, TX to Charleston, SC Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Charleston, SC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,402-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina, with prices running from $2,232 - $9,514. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $268 - $1,784 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Amarillo and Charleston 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 Charleston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,232 - $5,323
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,890 - $6,905
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,005 - $9,514

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 Charleston.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Charleston, SC

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Charleston, 60% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in South Carolina Trucking 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 Amarillo, TX to Charleston, SC

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina, cost between $1,470 and $4,719. 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 Amarillo typically costs about $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,470 - $2,669
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,824 - $3,580
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,454 - $4,719

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $67 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $134 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $624 in Amarillo, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Charleston, SC, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Amarillo to Charleston?

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 Charleston, SC

A rental truck for this 1,402-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina, costs between $901 and $2,505. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $398 - $455
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• 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 Charleston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $901 - $1,673
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $946 - $2,072
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,227 - $2,505

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $134 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Amarillo, Texas, usually costs about $624 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,402-mile drive falls between $398 and $455, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $45 and $268 to your total.

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

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 Charleston, SC

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Amarillo, Texas, to Charleston, South Carolina. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $803 and $2,806.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,248 - $2,425
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,373 - $2,806
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,944 - $4,048

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $67 - $134 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Amarillo, Texas, typically costs $624.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Charleston?

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. Dedicated Express, LLC (4.26/5 stars): Dedicated Express, LLC 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: Amarillo, TX vs Charleston, SC

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