($893+) Plano, TX to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Plano, TX to Norfolk, VA

For the 1,369-mile move from Plano, Texas, to Norfolk, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $2,381 and $9,731. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $311 - $2,072 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Plano generally start around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,381 - $5,509
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,083 - $6,835
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,152 - $9,731

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 Plano to Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Plano, TX to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Plano movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Norfolk, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Plano to Norfolk?

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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 Plano, TX to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Plano, Texas, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,363 and $4,627. 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 Plano typically runs around $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Plano to Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,363 - $2,467
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,723 - $3,479
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,509 - $4,627

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $78 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $155 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Norfolk, VA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $725 in Plano, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Plano to Norfolk?

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 Plano, TX to Norfolk, VA

Truck rentals from Plano, Texas, to Norfolk, Virginia, range from $832 - $2,527 for the 1,369-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $451 - $516
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Plano daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Plano to Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $832 - $1,640
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $946 - $2,070
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,131 - $2,527

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $155 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 $67 and $337 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $451 - $516 in fuel for the 1,369-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $725 in Plano, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Plano to Norfolk?

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 Plano, TX to Norfolk, VA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Plano, Texas, to Norfolk, Virginia. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,421 and $2,725.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,265 - $2,383
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,421 - $2,725
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,988 - $3,969

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 $78 - $155 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Plano, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $725.

What are the best freight companies from Plano to Norfolk?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Plano, TX vs Norfolk, VA

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