Amarillo, TX → Silver Spring, MD · Cross-country move

Movers from Amarillo to Silver Spring

About 1,638 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,320–$9,410, delivery in 5–10 days, 82 carriers on the Amarillo side and 813 in Silver Spring.

1,638 miroad distance
28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,320–$9,4102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Amarillo, Texas
To: Silver Spring, Maryland
Road distance: ≈ 1,638 miles (1,388 straight-line)
Drive time: 28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 82 (45 interstate)
Movers at destination: 813 (494 interstate)

Reverse: Silver Spring → Amarillo

The route from Amarillo, TX to Silver Spring, MD covers roughly 1,638 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $6,320 to $9,410 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 28 hours (4 driving days).

On the Amarillo side there are 82 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (45 of them authorized for interstate work), and 813 around Silver Spring (494 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 Silver Spring.

Amarillo has a population of about 205,130 and Silver Spring about 82,000. Silver Spring is the denser city (10,277 people per square mile versus 1,959 in Amarillo), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Maryland is a higher-cost state than Texas, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that Maryland does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Amarillo to Silver Spring

Full-service estimate for 1,638 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,530	$3,080	$3,760
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,790	$4,630	$5,650
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,320	$7,710	$9,410
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,120	$12,340	$15,050
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$13,910	$16,970	$20,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,280–$3,220

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

Portable container

$2,480–$3,650

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

Full-service mover

$6,320–$9,410

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

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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 Amarillo (origin)

Panhandle Transportation Group LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1805503
MC: 658792
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 91 trucks, 77 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (806) 372-3851 Route Verify on FMCSA

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alisam Enterprises LLC

USDOT: 2257395
MC: 268796
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 81 trucks, 83 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (806) 242-9200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lmse Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2465051
MC: 957350
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79108 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 45 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (806) 731-4720 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mares Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3260407
MC: 1027740
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79118 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (806) 680-0774 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allegiance Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3348053
MC: 1069858
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (806) 584-4650 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mobile On Demand Storage LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1953681
MC: 699614
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79110 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (806) 350-6637 Route Verify on FMCSA

Viva Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3737604
MC: 1321822
Based in: Amarillo, TX 79104 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (915) 238-0696 Route Verify on FMCSA

J Ram Logistics INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3561243
MC: 1196089
Based in: Claude, TX 79109 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (806) 341-6575 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 82 movers in Amarillo

Near Silver Spring (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 418499
MC: 63919
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 64 trucks, 72 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 670-4600 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

B Von Paris & Sons INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 88613
MC: 42334
Based in: Savage, MD 20763 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 37 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (410) 888-8500 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT: 1442953
MC: 545874
Based in: Rockville, MD 20850 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (240) 403-7387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jk Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jk Moving & Storage Of Maryland INC

USDOT: 1300300
MC: 504611
Based in: Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 813 movers in Silver Spring

Tips for this move

Confirm which items the mover will not carry (plants, perishables, propane, some batteries).
Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Silver Spring accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Amarillo to Silver Spring?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,530 to $3,760 for a studio, $3,790 to $5,650 for a one-bedroom, $6,320 to $9,410 for a two-bedroom, $10,120 to $15,050 for a three-bedroom and $13,910 to $20,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Silver Spring from Amarillo?

About 1,638 road miles (1,388 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 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 Maryland 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 Amarillo to Silver Spring?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,280 to $3,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,480 to $3,650. 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 Amarillo–Silver Spring corridor.