($1,186+) Arlington, VA to El Paso, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to El Paso, TX

For the 1,958-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to El Paso, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,267 and $10,399. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $394 - $2,624 (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 Arlington generally start around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,267 - $5,318
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,343 - $6,935
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,232 - $10,399

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 El Paso.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to El Paso, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In El Paso, 89% of movers offer the same service.

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

Southwest Movers Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Texas, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to El Paso, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to El Paso, Texas, cost between $1,582 and $6,084. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Arlington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,582 - $3,033
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,239 - $4,162
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,831 - $6,084

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $918 in Arlington, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $98 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $197 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your El Paso, TX, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to El Paso?

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 El Paso, TX

Plan on $1,234 - $3,400 for a rental moving truck on the 1,958-mile route from Arlington, Virginia, to El Paso, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $817 - $934
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 El Paso based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,234 - $2,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,298 - $2,831
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,571 - $3,400

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $197 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 $426 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $817 - $934 in fuel for the 1,958-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $918 in Arlington, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington to El Paso?

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 El Paso, 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 El Paso, 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 $1,757 and $3,610.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,484 - $2,927
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,757 - $3,610
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,914

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 $98 - $197 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $918.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to El Paso?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Arlington, VA vs El Paso, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in El Paso, 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.