($546+) Arlington, VA to Huntsville, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Huntsville, AL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 692-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, with costs ranging from $1,475 - $7,947. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $408 - $2,720. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Huntsville. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,475 - $4,316
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,074 - $5,585
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,004 - $7,947

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 Arlington to Huntsville.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Huntsville, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Huntsville, 88% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama 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 Arlington, VA to Huntsville, AL

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, cost between $1,126 and $3,528. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,126 - $1,982
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,390 - $2,665
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,860 - $3,528

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $102 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $204 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Huntsville, AL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $952 in Arlington, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Huntsville?

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 Arlington, VA to Huntsville, AL

Plan on $525 - $1,471 for a rental moving truck on the 692-mile route from Arlington, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $299 - $342
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $525 - $934
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $589 - $1,214
• 4+ bedrooms: $686 - $1,471

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $204 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Arlington, Virginia, usually costs about $952 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 692-mile drive falls between $299 and $342, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $68 and $408 to your total.

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

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 Arlington, VA to Huntsville, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Arlington, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,102 and $2,046.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $965 - $1,732
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,102 - $2,046
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,532 - $2,823

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $102 - $204 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $952.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Huntsville?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Arlington, VA vs Huntsville, AL

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