($524+) Atlanta, GA to Arlington, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 636-mile relocation from Atlanta, Georgia, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,536 and $8,687. 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 $400 - $2,668, 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 Atlanta typically charge a base rate around $216 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,536 - $4,559
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,360 - $5,732
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,924 - $8,687

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 — 88% of Atlanta movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Arlington, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Atlanta, GA to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Atlanta, Georgia, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,071 and $3,263. 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 Atlanta costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,071 - $1,802
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,347 - $2,521
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,800 - $3,263

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $100 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $200 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Arlington, VA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $934 in Atlanta, GA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

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

Renting a moving truck for the 636-mile move from Atlanta, Georgia, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $524 and $1,285, before these typical add-ons:

• 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: $524 - $905
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $522 - $1,096
• 4+ bedrooms: $685 - $1,285

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $270 - $309 for the 636-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 Atlanta, Georgia, for about 5 hours typically costs around $934.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 636-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $200 per night, adding $400 - $600 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $67 and $400.

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 solid option for larger DIY moves from Atlanta, Georgia, to Arlington, Virginia. 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 $1,201 and $2,080.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $973 - $1,758
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,089 - $2,080
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,454 - $2,582

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $100 - $200 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Atlanta, Georgia, for about five hours typically runs $934.

What are the best freight companies from Atlanta to Arlington?

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. Bennett Motor Express, LLC (4.7/5 stars): Bennett Motor Express, LLC 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: 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.