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Bethesda, MD → Amarillo, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Bethesda to Amarillo

About 1,631 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,310–$9,390, delivery in 5–10 days, 660 carriers on the Bethesda side and 82 in Amarillo.

  • 1,631 miroad distance
  • 28 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,310–$9,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,631 miles (1,383 straight-line)
Drive time
28 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
660 (397 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Bethesda

Moving from Bethesda to Amarillo is a cross-country move of roughly 1,631 road miles, heading west from Maryland to Texas.

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 $6,310 to $9,390 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 Bethesda side there are 660 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (397 of them authorized for interstate work), and 82 around Amarillo (45 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 Amarillo.

Bethesda has a population of about 68,000 and Amarillo about 205,130. Bethesda is considerably denser (5,132 people per square mile versus 1,959), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Texas than in Maryland, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Bethesda to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 1,631 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,530 $3,080 $3,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,790 $4,620 $5,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,310 $7,700 $9,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,100 $12,320 $15,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,890 $16,940 $20,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,280–$3,210

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

Portable container

$2,480–$3,640

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

Full-service mover

$6,310–$9,390

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 Bethesda (origin)

Town And Country Movers INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
418499
MC
63919
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (13 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 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

E&n Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3588170
MC
1214409
Based in
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 45 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (240) 364-4387 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2442344
MC
44829
Based in
Vienna, VA 22182 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

College Hunks Hauling Junk

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Chhj LLC

USDOT
1442953
MC
545874
Based in
Rockville, MD 20850 (8 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 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (703) 260-3094 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3268506
MC
1031430
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20785 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bookstore Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2005212
MC
707471
Based in
Hyattsville, MD 20781 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
23 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (202) 570-4697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 660 movers in Bethesda

Near Amarillo (destination)

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

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Bethesda to Amarillo?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,530 to $3,760 for a studio, $3,790 to $5,640 for a one-bedroom, $6,310 to $9,390 for a two-bedroom, $10,100 to $15,030 for a three-bedroom and $13,890 to $20,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Bethesda?

About 1,631 road miles (1,383 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 Maryland into Texas 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 Bethesda to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,280 to $3,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,480 to $3,640. 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 Bethesda–Amarillo corridor.