($515+) Birmingham, AL to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Richmond, VA

Hiring full-service movers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $1,729 and $8,774. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 677-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $271 - $1,804, 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 Birmingham and Richmond. For a rough baseline, movers based in Birmingham tend to start around $310 plus $175/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 Birmingham to Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,729 - $4,312
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,459 - $6,045
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,084 - $8,774

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 Birmingham to Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Richmond, 89% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Birmingham to Richmond?

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Birmingham, AL to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,105 and $3,318. 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 Birmingham costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Birmingham to Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,105 - $1,924
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,665
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,879 - $3,318

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Birmingham, AL and Richmond, VA. 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 $631 in Birmingham, AL, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $68 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $135 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 Birmingham to Richmond?

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 Birmingham, AL to Richmond, VA

Renting a moving truck for the 677-mile move from Birmingham, Alabama, to Richmond, Virginia, costs between $499 and $1,442, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $194 - $222
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Birmingham to Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $499 - $993
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $578 - $1,226
• 4+ bedrooms: $715 - $1,442

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $68 and $316.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $135.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $194 and $222 for the 677-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $631 for 2 movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham to Richmond?

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 Birmingham, AL to Richmond, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Birmingham, Alabama, to Richmond, Virginia, 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 $1,102 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $927 - $1,767
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,102 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,458 - $2,879

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 Birmingham, Alabama, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $631.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $68 and $135 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Richmond?

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.
3. Kykenkee, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Kykenkee, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Birmingham, AL vs Richmond, VA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Birmingham and Richmond to plan around. Cost of living index: 87 vs. 95. Average rent: $1,250/mo vs. $1,595/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 33 vs. 51. Safety index: 38.36 vs. 51.55.