($468+) Virginia Beach, VA to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Boston, MA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 576-mile move from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, with prices running from $1,383 - $7,546. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $370 - $2,468 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Virginia Beach and Boston are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Virginia Beach movers tend to run around $183 as a base rate plus $97/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Virginia Beach to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,383 - $4,101
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,131 - $5,429
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,546 - $7,546

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Virginia Beach to Boston.

Specialty moving services from Virginia Beach, VA to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Virginia Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Virginia Beach to Boston?

All three below meet the standards set by the Massachusetts Movers Association, the group most Massachusetts movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,058 and $3,138. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Virginia Beach runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Virginia Beach to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,058 - $1,906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,383 - $2,584
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,138

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Virginia Beach, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $864, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $93 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $185 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Virginia Beach, VA, and Boston, MA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Virginia Beach to Boston?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Boston, MA

A rental truck for this 576-mile move from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, costs between $468 and $1,250. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $226 - $258
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Virginia Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach to Boston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $468 - $907
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $510 - $1,078
• 4+ bedrooms: $624 - $1,250

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $226 - $258 for the 576-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $864.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 576-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $185 per night, adding $370 - $555 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $62 and $370.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Virginia Beach to Boston?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Boston, MA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,111 and $2,067.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Virginia Beach to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $916 - $1,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,064 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,590

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $93 - $185 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, typically costs $864.

What are the best freight companies from Virginia Beach to Boston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Virginia Beach, VA vs Boston, MA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Boston, side by side with Virginia Beach on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.