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Allen, TX → Syracuse, NY · Cross-country move

Movers from Allen to Syracuse

About 1,540 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,520–$9,700, delivery in 5–10 days, 680 carriers on the Allen side and 195 in Syracuse.

  • 1,540 miroad distance
  • 27 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,520–$9,7002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,540 miles (1,305 straight-line)
Drive time
27 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
680 (290 interstate)
Movers at destination
195 (66 interstate)

Reverse: Syracuse → Allen

Moving from Allen to Syracuse is a cross-country move of roughly 1,540 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to New York.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,520 to $9,700 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 27 hours (4 driving days).

On the Allen side there are 680 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (290 of them authorized for interstate work), and 195 around Syracuse (66 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Syracuse.

Allen has a population of about 113,447 and Syracuse about 144,896. Syracuse is the denser city (5,921 people per square mile versus 3,963 in Allen), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. New York is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that New York does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Allen to Syracuse

Full-service estimate for 1,540 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,610 $3,180 $3,880
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,910 $4,770 $5,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,520 $7,950 $9,700
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,430 $12,720 $15,520
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,340 $17,490 $21,340

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,180–$3,080

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,390–$3,520

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,520–$9,700

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Distance is pre-filled for Allen, TX → Syracuse, NY. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Allen (origin)

Talento Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3841225
MC
1405142
Based in
Frisco, TX 75078 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
119 trucks, 159 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (214) 843-1030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tforce Direct, Inc

Interstate carrier
USDOT
8424988
Based in
Dallas, TX 75254 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
66 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (214) 560-9553 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alm Transportation & Trucking INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3500318
MC
1155089
Based in
Allen, TX 75002 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
60 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (773) 543-4254 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mnm Carrier Group LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3552598
MC
1190342
Based in
Allen, TX 75013 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (469) 613-0263 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asset Based Intermodal INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
755335
MC
341318
Based in
Garland, TX 75040 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
44 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (972) 487-9900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smart Motion Logistics

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3694862
MC
1290479
Based in
Frisco, TX 75034 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
43 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (972) 971-1938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trinity Transportation Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3492584
MC
1149997
Based in
Frisco, TX 75035 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (469) 951-7426 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Sia Transportation INC

USDOT
3304680
MC
1048681
Based in
Plano, TX 75074 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
29 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (972) 479-1995 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 680 movers in Allen

Near Syracuse (destination)

Byrne

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Byrne Dairy INC

USDOT
507065
MC
272793
Based in
Lafayette, NY 13084 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (315) 475-2111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kml Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2285191
MC
783550
Based in
East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (315) 218-5003 Route Verify on FMCSA

B&m Express LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2578746
MC
902504
Based in
East Syracuse, NY 13057 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 22 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (315) 450-0214 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vansantis Development INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
619445
MC
296470
Based in
Liverpool, NY 13090 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1995
Call (315) 317-1179 Route Verify on FMCSA

River Valley Foods INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
334493
MC
297076
Based in
Syracuse, NY 13206 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 13 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (315) 437-4636 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Bros Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1994986
MC
966099
Based in
Minoa, NY 13116 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (315) 430-4014 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atc Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1597065
MC
590821
Based in
Syracuse, NY 13208 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (315) 399-5330 Route Verify on FMCSA

Delaney Worldwide INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
561250
MC
162076
Based in
Syracuse, NY 13209 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (315) 453-7800 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 195 movers in Syracuse

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Allen to Syracuse?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,610 to $3,880 for a studio, $3,910 to $5,820 for a one-bedroom, $6,520 to $9,700 for a two-bedroom, $10,430 to $15,520 for a three-bedroom and $14,340 to $21,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Syracuse from Allen?

About 1,540 road miles (1,305 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 27 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Texas into New York makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Allen to Syracuse?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,180 to $3,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,390 to $3,520. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Allen–Syracuse corridor.