Moving from Amarillo, TX to Dallas, TX
About 389 miles inside Texas. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Texas, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Amarillo, TX to Dallas, TX covers about 389 miles and is a move within Texas. Full-service movers cost $1,751 – $2,334 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 229 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 389 miles, about 7 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,751 – $2,334. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Texas
- Driving
- about 7 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Amarillo to Dallas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,313 – $1,751 | $945 – $1,260 | $630 – $840 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,575 – $2,101 | $1,134 – $1,512 | $756 – $1,008 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,751 – $2,334 | $1,260 – $1,680 | $840 – $1,120 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,013 – $2,684 | $1,449 – $1,933 | $966 – $1,288 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,276 – $3,034 | $1,638 – $2,185 | $1,092 – $1,456 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,626 – $3,501 | $1,891 – $2,521 | $1,260 – $1,680 |
Transport only, for an estimated 389 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Amarillo to Dallas
389 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,945. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,751 to $2,334, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Amarillo to Dallas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 229 people a year (±125) moved from Potter County, TX, home to Amarillo, to Dallas County, TX, home to Dallas. Going the other way: about 216 people a year (±203). Movers from Potter County make up 0.2% of the 116,247 people a year who moved into Dallas County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Randall County, TX | 5,918 ±1,116 |
| Lubbock County, TX | 400 ±163 |
| Tarrant County, TX | 286 ±147 |
| Dallas County, TX | 229 ±125 |
| Pecos County, TX | 204 ±269 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Tarrant County, TX | 15,770 ±1,727 |
| Collin County, TX | 12,791 ±1,217 |
| Denton County, TX | 9,843 ±1,239 |
| Harris County, TX | 5,012 ±849 |
| Kaufman County, TX | 2,288 ±606 |
Licensed movers at each end
17 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Amarillo. 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 20.0% of their 5 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&W Transfer and StorageUSDOT 1818225 | Amarillo · 1 mi | 12 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| M & L Transfer & Storage Co IncUSDOT 320702 | Amarillo · 1 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Atlama Moving and StorageUSDOT 2069430 | Amarillo · 3 mi | 5 trucks | 0 | — |
| Bomb City Movers LLCUSDOT 3729636 | Amarillo · 12 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Budget MoversUSDOT 2101094 | Amarillo · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| McDowell House and Structural MoversUSDOT 3566191 | Amarillo · 8 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | 100.0% of 1 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Dallas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Dallas: Atlantic Relocation Systems (Carrollton, 72 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Coppell, 65 trucks), Armstrong Relocation (Carrollton, 54 trucks), Santana Moving & Storage LLC (Fate, 42 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Texas, so Texas rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Texas licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Texas, so your protection on this 389-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Amarillo to Dallas
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 389 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Dallas
A local move inside Dallas later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $445 – $733 for a two-bedroom home and $741 – $1,344 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Dallas are Irving (about 13 mi), Garland (about 16 mi), Arlington (about 21 mi).
Other routes from Amarillo
All routes from Amarillo, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo to Lubbock, TX | ~132 mi | $594 – $792 |
| Amarillo to Arlington, TX | ~373 mi | $1,679 – $2,238 |
| Amarillo to Austin, TX | ~484 mi | $2,178 – $2,904 |
| Amarillo to Corpus Christi, TX | ~672 mi | $3,024 – $4,032 |
| Amarillo to Harrisburg, PA | ~1,635 mi | $7,358 – $9,810 |
Also moving to Dallas: from McKinney, TX, from Austin, TX, from Norman, OK, from Shreveport, LA.
Amarillo to Dallas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Amarillo to Dallas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 389 miles cost about $1,313 – $1,751 for a studio, $1,751 – $2,334 for a two-bedroom home and $2,013 – $2,684 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Amarillo to Dallas take?
The drive is about 7 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Amarillo to Dallas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $840 – $1,120 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,751 – $2,334 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,260 – $1,680.
Is Amarillo to Dallas an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Texas, so the move is regulated by Texas rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Texas requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Amarillo to Dallas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 229 people a year (margin of error ±125) moved from Potter County, which contains Amarillo, to Dallas County, which contains Dallas.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.