($782+) Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,340-mile relocation from Washington DC, Maryland, to Irving, Texas, cost between $2,074 and $8,765. 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 $392 - $2,612, 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 Washington DC typically charge a base rate around $180 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Washington DC to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,074 - $5,045
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,670 - $6,364
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,576 - $8,765

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 Washington DC to Irving.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Irving, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Washington DC to Irving?

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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 Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,291 and $4,418. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Washington DC typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Washington DC to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,291 - $2,553
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,682 - $3,459
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,328 - $4,418

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Washington DC, MD and Irving, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $914 in Washington DC, MD, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $98 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $196 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Washington DC to Irving?

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 Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,340 miles from Washington DC, Maryland, to Irving, Texas, running $782 - $2,397. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $557 - $636
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Washington DC to Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $782 - $1,573
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $873 - $1,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,153 - $2,397

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $196 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 $85 and $424 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $557 - $636 in fuel for the 1,340-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $914 in Washington DC, Maryland, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC to Irving?

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 Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX

If you're moving a larger household from Washington DC, Maryland, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Irving, Texas.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,413 and $2,659.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Washington DC to Irving:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,150 - $2,187
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,413 - $2,659
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,752 - $3,787

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 Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $914.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $98 and $196 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Irving?

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: Washington DC, MD vs Irving, TX

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

How you handle your interstate move from Washington DC, MD, to Irving, TX, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,074 - $8,765 on the 1,340-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,291 - $4,418 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $782 - $2,397 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,670 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Irving tend to point to low cost of living and bountiful recreational activities, though noise pollution and absence of fine dining come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Citigroup, Inc. and Verizon Communications\.