Rochester, NY → Amarillo, TX · Cross-country move

Movers from Rochester to Amarillo

About 1,655 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,720–$10,000, delivery in 5–10 days, 306 carriers on the Rochester side and 82 in Amarillo.

1,655 miroad distance
29 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,720–$10,0002-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Rochester, New York
To: Amarillo, Texas
Road distance: ≈ 1,655 miles (1,403 straight-line)
Drive time: 29 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 306 (95 interstate)
Movers at destination: 82 (45 interstate)

Reverse: Amarillo → Rochester

Amarillo sits about 1,655 miles west of Rochester, which makes this an interstate relocation from New York to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,720 to $10,000 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 29 hours (4 driving days).

On the Rochester side there are 306 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (95 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.

Rochester has a population of about 206,108 and Amarillo about 205,130. Rochester is considerably denser (5,903 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 New York, 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 Rochester to Amarillo

Full-service estimate for 1,655 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,690	$3,280	$4,000
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,030	$4,920	$6,000
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,720	$8,190	$10,000
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,750	$13,110	$15,990
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,780	$18,030	$21,990

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,300–$3,250

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

Portable container

$2,500–$3,670

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

Full-service mover

$6,720–$10,000

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 Rochester (origin)

US Commercial Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1858362
MC: 663221
Based in: Rochester, NY 14621 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 301 trucks, 296 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (585) 266-1404 Route Verify on FMCSA

Wegmans Food Markets INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 185452
MC: 152450
Based in: Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 216 trucks, 387 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (585) 279-4312 Route Verify on FMCSA

Custom Courier Solutions INC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 1612855
Based in: Rochester, NY 14606 (4 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 39 trucks, 34 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (585) 568-1309 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cargo Transit INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2346265
MC: 802875
Based in: Rochester, NY 14626 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 36 trucks, 36 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (585) 745-0216 Route Verify on FMCSA

Falcon Freight INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2363517
MC: 810160
Based in: Rochester, NY 14613 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (585) 672-1496 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amj Home Delivery

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Amj Hd 23 INC

USDOT: 4058921
MC: 1539704
Based in: Rochester, NY 14623 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 21 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (905) 670-7111 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sheridan Brothers Moving INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1203584
MC: 489094
Based in: Rochester, NY 14624 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 19 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2004

Call (585) 254-9000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Juan C Medina DBA Rogue Logistic

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Roque Logistic INC

USDOT: 3428666
MC: 1110266
Based in: Rochester, NY 14616 (5 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (201) 906-6164 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 306 movers in Rochester

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

Tips for this move

Ship the car separately if you plan to fly; auto transport is priced by the mile like household goods.
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 Amarillo accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,690 to $4,000 for a studio, $4,030 to $6,000 for a one-bedroom, $6,720 to $10,000 for a two-bedroom, $10,750 to $15,990 for a three-bedroom and $14,780 to $21,990 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Amarillo from Rochester?

About 1,655 road miles (1,403 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 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 New York 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 Rochester to Amarillo?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,300 to $3,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,500 to $3,670. 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 Rochester–Amarillo corridor.