($761+) McAllen, TX to Cheyenne, WY Movers

Full-service moving costs from McAllen, TX to Cheyenne, WY

For the 1,263-mile move from McAllen, Texas, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, full-service movers cost between $2,052 and $8,949. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $257 - $1,712 (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 McAllen generally start around $160 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,052 - $4,953
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,574 - $6,315
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,824 - $8,949

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 McAllen to Cheyenne.

Specialty moving services from McAllen, TX to Cheyenne, WY

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of McAllen movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Cheyenne, 86% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from McAllen to Cheyenne?

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from McAllen, TX to Cheyenne, WY

Moving containers from McAllen, Texas, to Cheyenne, Wyoming, cost between $1,206 and $4,191. 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 McAllen typically costs about $55/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from McAllen to Cheyenne:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,206 - $2,243
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,685 - $3,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,173 - $4,191

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $599 in McAllen, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $64 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $128 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Cheyenne, WY, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers McAllen to Cheyenne?

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 McAllen, TX to Cheyenne, WY

Plan on $761 - $2,258 for a rental moving truck on the 1,263-mile route from McAllen, Texas, to Cheyenne, Wyoming. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $344 - $393
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• McAllen daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.69

These are typical moving truck rental costs from McAllen to Cheyenne based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $761 - $1,556
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $814 - $1,710
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,098 - $2,258

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in McAllen, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $599.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $344 - $393 for the 1,263-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 $278, 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 1,263-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $257 - $385.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McAllen to Cheyenne?

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 McAllen, TX to Cheyenne, WY

If you're moving a larger household from McAllen, 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 Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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 $1,309 and $2,684.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $2,039
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,309 - $2,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,774 - $3,352

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 McAllen, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $599.
• 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 McAllen to Cheyenne?

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.

Cost of living: McAllen, TX vs Cheyenne, WY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Cheyenne, side by side with McAllen 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 McAllen, TX, to Cheyenne, WY, 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 $2,052 - $8,949 on the 1,263-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,206 - $4,191 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $761 - $2,258 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,574 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 Sierra Trading Post and Memorial Hospital Of Laramie County.