($1,067+) Seattle, WA to Amarillo, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,717-mile move from Seattle, Washington, to Amarillo, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,604 - $12,407. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $373 - $2,488. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Seattle and Amarillo. Local movers in Seattle typically start around $260 as a base rate plus $141/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,604 - $6,413
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,742 - $7,929
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,530 - $12,407

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 — 92% of Seattle movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Amarillo, 83% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Seattle, WA to Amarillo, TX

Moving containers from Seattle, Washington, to Amarillo, Texas, cost between $1,597 and $5,379. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Seattle costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,597 - $2,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,043 - $4,253
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,735 - $5,379

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $93 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $187 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Amarillo, TX, 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 $871 in Seattle, WA. 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 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

Truck rentals from Seattle, Washington, to Amarillo, Texas, range from $1,067 - $2,927 for the 1,717-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• 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: $1,067 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,190 - $2,369
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,427 - $2,927

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $680 - $777 for the 1,717-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Seattle, Washington, for about 5 hours typically costs around $871.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,717-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $187 per night, adding $373 - $560 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $62 and $373.

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

For larger DIY moves from Seattle, Washington, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Amarillo, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,588 and $3,273.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,327 - $2,736
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,588 - $3,273
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,102 - $4,346

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Seattle, Washington, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $871.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $93 - $187 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 Seattle to Amarillo?

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. Allstate Transport (4.76/5 stars): Allstate Transport 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: 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.