($846+) Arlington, VA to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Irving, TX

Hiring full-service movers from Arlington, Virginia, to Irving, Texas, costs between $2,008 and $8,065. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 1,336-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $415 - $2,768, 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 Arlington and Irving. For a rough baseline, movers based in Arlington tend to start around $200 plus $110/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 Arlington to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,008 - $4,600
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,611 - $6,157
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,703 - $8,065

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 Irving.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irving, 55% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Arlington, VA to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,250 and $4,544. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Arlington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,250 - $2,498
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,579 - $3,384
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,142 - $4,544

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $104 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $208 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $969 in Arlington, VA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Irving, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Irving?

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 Irving, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,336-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Irving, Texas, costs between $846 and $2,346, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $588 - $672
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $846 - $1,477
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $906 - $1,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,084 - $2,346

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $969.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $588 - $672 for the 1,336-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $83 and $450, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $208 per night for hotel stops on the 1,336-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $415 - $623.

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

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 Irving, TX

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, to Irving, Texas. 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 $1,246 and $2,788.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $2,140
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,343 - $2,788
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,749 - $3,386

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Arlington, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $969.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $104 - $208 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 Arlington to Irving?

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.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs Irving, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irving, 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Arlington, VA, to Irving, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,008 - $8,065 on the 1,336-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,250 - $4,544 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $846 - $2,346 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,611 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Irving tend to point to low cost of living and bountiful recreational activities, though noise pollution and absence of fine dining come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Citigroup, Inc. and Verizon Communications\.