($825+) Garland, TX to Arlington, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,315-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, with costs ranging from $2,235 - $8,320. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $377 - $2,512. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Garland and Arlington. Local movers in Garland typically start around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,235 - $4,975
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,836 - $6,508
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,511 - $8,320

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 Garland to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 56% of Garland 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 Garland to Arlington?

All three below meet the standards set by the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most Virginia 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 Garland, TX to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,304 and $4,367. 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 Garland costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,304 - $2,332
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,664 - $3,420
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,258 - $4,367

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $94 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $188 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 $879 in Garland, TX, 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 Arlington, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Garland 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 Garland, TX to Arlington, VA

Plan on $825 - $2,198 for a rental moving truck on the 1,315-mile route from Garland, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $526 - $601
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $825 - $1,531
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $822 - $1,747
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,111 - $2,198

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $188 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 $82 and $408 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $526 - $601 in fuel for the 1,315-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $879 in Garland, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Garland 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 Garland, TX to Arlington, VA

For larger DIY moves from Garland, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Arlington, Virginia.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,292 and $2,789.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,138 - $2,099
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,292 - $2,789
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,753 - $3,422

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 Garland, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $879.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $94 and $188 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Arlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Garland, TX 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 Garland 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

The 1,315-mile move from Garland, TX, to Arlington, VA, costs between $2,235 and $8,320 with full-service movers, $1,304 - $4,367 with a moving container, and $825 - $2,198 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,836 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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