($447+) Atlanta, GA to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Atlanta, GA to Arlington, VA

Hiring full-service movers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $1,463 and $8,113. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 636-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $400 - $2,668, 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 Atlanta and Arlington. For a rough baseline, movers based in Atlanta tend to start around $216 plus $85/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 Atlanta to Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,463 - $4,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,269 - $5,406
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,048 - $8,113

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 Atlanta to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Atlanta, GA to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 58% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Arlington, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Atlanta, GA to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,030 and $3,205. 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 Atlanta typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,030 - $1,843
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,207 - $2,477
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,612 - $3,205

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Atlanta, GA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $934, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $100 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $200 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Atlanta, GA, and Arlington, VA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Atlanta to Arlington?

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 Atlanta, GA to Arlington, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 636 miles from Atlanta, Georgia, to Arlington, Virginia, running $447 - $1,288. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $270 - $309
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Atlanta daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Atlanta to Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $447 - $906
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $532 - $1,044
• 4+ bedrooms: $652 - $1,288

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $934.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $270 - $309 for the 636-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 $80 and $434, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $200 per night for hotel stops on the 636-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $400 - $600.

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

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 Atlanta, GA to Arlington, VA

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 Atlanta, Georgia, to Arlington, Virginia. 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,047 and $1,961.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $882 - $1,691
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,047 - $1,961
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,412 - $2,692

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 Atlanta, Georgia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $934.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $100 and $200 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to Arlington?

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.

Cost of living: Atlanta, GA vs Arlington, VA

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

For a move from Atlanta, GA, to Arlington, VA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $1,463 for a studio to $8,113 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 636-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,030 - $3,205. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $447 - $1,288, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $2,269 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include U.S. Department of Defense and Safran.