($1,005+) Amarillo, TX to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Amarillo, TX to Richmond, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,547-mile move from Amarillo, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia, with costs ranging from $2,450 - $9,814. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $247 - $1,648. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Amarillo and Richmond. Local movers in Amarillo typically start around $400 as a base rate plus $224/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,450 - $5,546
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,282 - $7,080
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,339 - $9,814

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 Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Amarillo, TX to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Amarillo movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Amarillo, TX to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Amarillo, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,530 and $4,999. 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 Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,530 - $2,814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,786 - $3,666
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,560 - $4,999

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 Amarillo, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $577, 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 $62 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $124 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Amarillo, TX, and Richmond, VA, 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 Amarillo to Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,547 miles from Amarillo, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia, running $1,015 - $2,640. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $406 - $464
• Daily insurance: $25/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $16
• 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 Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,015 - $1,945
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,056 - $2,138
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,316 - $2,640

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $124 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 $577 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,547-mile drive falls between $406 and $464, 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 $41 and $247 to your total.

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

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 Richmond, VA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Amarillo, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,474 and $3,146.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,377 - $2,508
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,474 - $3,146
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,986 - $4,081

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $62 and $124.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Amarillo, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $577.

What are the best freight companies from Amarillo to Richmond?

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 Richmond, VA

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