($884+) Chesapeake, VA to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Plano, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,362-mile relocation from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Plano, Texas, cost between $2,177 and $8,625. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $322 - $2,144, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Chesapeake typically charge a base rate around $290 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,177 - $4,740
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,818 - $6,690
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,704 - $8,625

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 Chesapeake to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Plano, 94% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chesapeake to Plano?

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,322 and $4,961. 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 Chesapeake runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chesapeake to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,322 - $2,544
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,723 - $3,443
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,340 - $4,961

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Chesapeake, VA and Plano, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $750 in Chesapeake, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $80 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $161 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Plano?

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 Chesapeake, VA to Plano, TX

Truck rentals from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Plano, Texas, range from $876 - $2,454 for the 1,362-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $465 - $531
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
• Chesapeake daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chesapeake to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $876 - $1,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $937 - $1,991
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,167 - $2,454

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $465 - $531 for the 1,362-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 Chesapeake, Virginia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $750.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,362-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $161 per night, adding $322 - $482 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $322.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chesapeake to Plano?

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 Chesapeake, VA to Plano, TX

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 Chesapeake, Virginia, to Plano, Texas. 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 $1,393 and $2,754.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,302 - $2,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,393 - $2,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,853 - $3,931

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $750.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $80 and $161 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Plano?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
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 and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Chesapeake, VA vs Plano, TX

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Chesapeake and Plano to plan around. Cost of living index: 104 vs. 112. Average rent: $1,800/mo vs. $2,100/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 21 vs. 41. Safety index: 70.88 vs. 76.98.