($578+) Chesapeake, VA to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chesapeake, VA to Montgomery, AL

Full-service movers for the 728-mile relocation from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,626 and $7,717. 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 $282 - $1,880, 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 Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,626 - $4,002
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,140 - $5,663
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,777 - $7,717

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 Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to Montgomery, AL

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

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Chesapeake, VA to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,062 and $3,515. 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 Montgomery:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,062 - $2,069
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,350 - $2,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,903 - $3,515

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $71 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $141 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 $658 in Chesapeake, 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 Montgomery, AL, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to Montgomery?

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 Montgomery, AL

A rental truck for this 728-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Montgomery, Alabama, costs between $545 and $1,489. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $218 - $249
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• 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 Montgomery based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $545 - $1,087
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $613 - $1,167
• 4+ bedrooms: $773 - $1,489

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $218 - $249 for the 728-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 $658.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 728-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $141 per night, adding $282 - $423 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $47 and $282.

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

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 Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, to Montgomery, Alabama. 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 $846 and $2,250.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,773
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,181 - $2,250
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,538 - $3,013

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $71 - $141 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Chesapeake, Virginia, typically costs $658.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to Montgomery?

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. Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. 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: Chesapeake, VA vs Montgomery, AL

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