($866+) Arlington, VA to Garland, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,316-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Garland, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,058 - $8,390. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $415 - $2,768. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Garland. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,058 - $5,112
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,747 - $6,176
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,502 - $8,390

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 Arlington to Garland.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Arlington, VA to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,409 and $4,723. 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 Arlington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,409 - $2,599
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,764 - $3,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,346 - $4,723

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Arlington, VA and Garland, 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 $969 in Arlington, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $104 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $208 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 Arlington to Garland?

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 Arlington, VA to Garland, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,316-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Garland, Texas, costs between $824 and $2,378, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $580 - $662
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $824 - $1,558
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $890 - $1,988
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,378

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $208 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 $90 and $450 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $580 - $662 in fuel for the 1,316-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $969 in Arlington, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Arlington, VA to Garland, TX

For larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, 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 Garland, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,397 and $2,844.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,170 - $2,339
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,397 - $2,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,840 - $3,666

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $104 - $208 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Arlington, Virginia, typically costs $969.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Garland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs Garland, TX

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