($1,019+) Seattle, WA to Amarillo, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Seattle, WA to Amarillo, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,717-mile relocation from Seattle, Washington, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $2,718 and $10,932. 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 $373 - $2,488, 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 Seattle typically charge a base rate around $260 plus $141 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,718 - $5,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,360 - $8,199
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,619 - $10,932

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 Seattle to Amarillo.

Specialty moving services from Seattle, WA to Amarillo, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Amarillo, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Southwest Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Texas 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 Seattle, WA to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,539 and $5,394. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Seattle runs about $120/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,539 - $2,625
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,912 - $3,983
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,714 - $5,394

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 $871 in Seattle, WA. 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 $93 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $187 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 Amarillo, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Seattle to Amarillo?

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 Seattle, WA to Amarillo, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,717 miles from Seattle, Washington, to Amarillo, Texas, running $1,019 - $2,935. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $680 - $777
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Seattle daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $1.19 - $1.39

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Seattle to Amarillo based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,019 - $1,959
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,114 - $2,331
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,362 - $2,935

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $187 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 Seattle, Washington, usually costs about $871 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,717-mile drive falls between $680 and $777, 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 $62 and $373 to your total.

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

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 Seattle, WA to Amarillo, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, to Amarillo, Texas. 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 $1,120 and $3,031.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,280 - $2,612
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,546 - $3,031
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,047 - $4,232

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 Seattle, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $871.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $93 and $187 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Seattle to Amarillo?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.

Cost of living: Seattle, WA vs Amarillo, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Amarillo, side by side with Seattle 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 Seattle, WA, to Amarillo, TX, 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 $2,718 - $10,932 on the 1,717-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,539 - $5,394 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,019 - $2,935 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,360 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 BSA Health System and Northwest Texas Healthcare System.