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

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

For the 1,364-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to McKinney, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,177 and $8,536. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $322 - $2,144 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Chesapeake generally start around $290 plus $125 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,177 - $4,938
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,930 - $6,369
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,849 - $8,536

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 McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Chesapeake, VA to McKinney, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Chesapeake movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Chesapeake, VA to McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Chesapeake, Virginia, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,377 and $4,770. 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 Chesapeake costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,377 - $2,544
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,706 - $3,515
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,388 - $4,770

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $80 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $161 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 $750 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 McKinney, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Chesapeake to McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,364-mile move from Chesapeake, Virginia, to McKinney, Texas, costs between $858 and $2,503, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $465 - $532
• 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 McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $858 - $1,607
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $974 - $2,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,167 - $2,503

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $161 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 $70 and $348 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $465 - $532 in fuel for the 1,364-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $750 in Chesapeake, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 McKinney, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chesapeake, Virginia, to McKinney, Texas, 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 $1,421 and $2,754.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,178 - $2,406
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,421 - $2,754
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,949 - $3,778

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 $80 - $161 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 $750.

What are the best freight companies from Chesapeake to McKinney?

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: Chesapeake, VA vs McKinney, TX

Day-to-day costs in McKinney are close to what you're used to in Chesapeake: cost of living index of 112 versus 104, with average rent of $2,300/mo compared to $1,800/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 21/100 and 70.88/100 in Chesapeake versus 27/100 and 78.52/100 in McKinney.