($474+) Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA

Hiring full-service movers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, costs between $1,246 and $7,933. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 574-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $345 - $2,300, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Norfolk and Boston. For a rough baseline, movers based in Norfolk tend to start around $220 plus $89/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,246 - $4,048
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,982 - $5,074
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,748 - $7,933

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 Norfolk to Boston.

Specialty moving services from Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Norfolk 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Norfolk, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,056 and $3,386. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Norfolk typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,791
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,250 - $2,526
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,667 - $3,386

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 $805 in Norfolk, VA. 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $173 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 Boston, MA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA

Renting a moving truck for the 574-mile move from Norfolk, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, costs between $460 and $1,200, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $210 - $240
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Norfolk daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $460 - $821
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $501 - $985
• 4+ bedrooms: $631 - $1,200

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $173 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $75 and $374 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $210 - $240 in fuel for the 574-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $805 in Norfolk, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Norfolk 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 Norfolk, VA to Boston, MA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Norfolk, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts, 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 $1,012 and $2,061.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,678
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,012 - $2,061
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,417 - $2,683

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Norfolk, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $805.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $86 - $173 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Norfolk to Boston?

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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. 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: Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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.