($715+) Washington DC, MD to Kansas City, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Kansas City, MO

Full-service movers for the 1,057-mile relocation from Washington DC, Maryland, to Kansas City, Missouri, cost between $2,100 and $7,694. 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 $377 - $2,516, 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 Kansas City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,100 - $4,534
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,592 - $6,003
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,247 - $7,694

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 Kansas City.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Kansas City, MO

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Kansas City, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Washington DC, MD to Kansas City, MO

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Kansas City, Missouri, cost between $1,245 and $4,012. 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 Washington DC costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,245 - $2,144
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,525 - $3,165
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,081 - $4,012

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Washington DC, MD and Kansas City, MO. 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 $881 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 $94 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $189 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 Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

Truck rentals from Washington DC, Maryland, to Kansas City, Missouri, range from $715 - $1,851 for the 1,057-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $423 - $484
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Kansas City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $715 - $1,278
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $727 - $1,551
• 4+ bedrooms: $942 - $1,851

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $881.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $423 - $484 for the 1,057-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $75 and $409, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $189 per night for hotel stops on the 1,057-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $377 - $566.

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

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 Kansas City, MO

For larger DIY moves from Washington DC, Maryland, 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 Kansas City, Missouri.

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 $1,197 and $2,362.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,035 - $2,008
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,197 - $2,362
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,731 - $3,306

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 $94 - $189 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Washington DC, Maryland, for about five hours typically runs $881.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Kansas City?

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.

Cost of living: Washington DC, MD vs Kansas City, MO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Kansas City, 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 Kansas City, MO, 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 $2,100 - $7,694 on the 1,057-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,245 - $4,012 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $715 - $1,851 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,592 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 Kansas City tend to point to ample economic opportunity and delicious barbecue, though tornadoes and extreme weather come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Public School System and Federal Government.