Amarillo, TX

Huntsville, AL → Amarillo, TX · Long-distance move

Movers from Huntsville to Amarillo

About 1,013 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,380–$6,510, delivery in 3–7 days, 204 carriers on the Huntsville side and 82 in Amarillo.

  • 1,013 miroad distance
  • 18 h 10 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $4,380–$6,5102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,013 miles (858 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 10 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
204 (104 interstate)
Movers at destination
82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Huntsville

The route from Huntsville, AL to Amarillo, TX covers roughly 1,013 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $4,380 to $6,510 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 18 h 10 min.

On the Huntsville side there are 204 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (104 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.

Huntsville has a population of about 233,627 and Amarillo about 205,130. Amarillo is the denser city (1,959 people per square mile versus 986 in Huntsville), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Texas is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Huntsville to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 1,013 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,750 $2,130 $2,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,630 $3,200 $3,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,380 $5,340 $6,510
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $7,000 $8,540 $10,420
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,630 $11,740 $14,320

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,490–$2,100

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

Portable container

$1,920–$2,830

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

Full-service mover

$4,380–$6,510

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Huntsville (origin)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
930909
MC
401062
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35802 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
24 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2001

This Side Up Moving INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1874024
MC
717350
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35806 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
12 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Steve Cagle Trucking Co LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
274079
MC
190361
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1986

Lambert Relocation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2459680
MC
849703
Based in
Madison, AL 35756 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Black Tie Moving Services Huntsville Al

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3381623
MC
1375777
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Wright Transportation And Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1193208
MC
475921
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35824 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2003

Jts Auto Recovery

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1549350
MC
977534
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35816 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Bolt Movers

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2959051
MC
75856
Based in
Huntsville, AL 35805 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

All 204 movers in Huntsville

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

Plains Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All 82 movers in Amarillo

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,750 to $2,600 for a studio, $2,630 to $3,910 for a one-bedroom, $4,380 to $6,510 for a two-bedroom, $7,000 to $10,420 for a three-bedroom and $9,630 to $14,320 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Huntsville?

About 1,013 road miles (858 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 10 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Alabama 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 Huntsville to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,490 to $2,100 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,920 to $2,830. 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 Huntsville–Amarillo corridor.