($629+) Tampa, FL to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tampa, FL to Arlington, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 899-mile move from Tampa, Florida, to Arlington, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,830 - $7,250. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $384 - $2,560. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tampa and Arlington. Local movers in Tampa typically start around $266 as a base rate plus $84/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Tampa to Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,830 - $4,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,178 - $5,474
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,541 - $7,250

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 Tampa to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Tampa, FL to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Tampa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Arlington, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Tampa to Arlington?

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tampa, FL to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Tampa, Florida, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,104 and $3,794. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Arlington. If you go over that window, storage in Tampa adds around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Tampa to Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,104 - $2,193
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,570 - $2,986
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,091 - $3,794

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $896 in Tampa, FL. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $96 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $192 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Arlington, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tampa to Arlington?

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 Tampa, FL to Arlington, VA

Plan on $635 - $1,698 for a rental moving truck on the 899-mile route from Tampa, Florida, to Arlington, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $366 - $418
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Tampa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.60 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Tampa to Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $635 - $1,176
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $685 - $1,468
• 4+ bedrooms: $859 - $1,698

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $366 - $418 for the 899-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 Tampa, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $896.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 899-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $192 per night, adding $384 - $576 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $64 and $384.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tampa to Arlington?

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 Tampa, FL to Arlington, VA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Tampa, Florida, to Arlington, Virginia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,244 and $2,460.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Tampa to Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,244 - $2,460
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,657 - $3,005

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $96 and $192.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Tampa, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $896.

What are the best freight companies from Tampa to Arlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Quality Carriers (4.42/5 stars): Quality Carriers is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Tampa, FL vs Arlington, VA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Arlington, side by side with Tampa 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.