($793+) McKinney, TX to Norfolk, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,352-mile relocation from McKinney, Texas, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $2,116 and $9,267. 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 $311 - $2,072, 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 McKinney typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,116 - $4,800
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,880 - $6,447
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,714 - $9,267

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 McKinney to Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Norfolk, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 McKinney, TX to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,312 and $4,679. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in McKinney runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,312 - $2,302
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,709 - $3,417
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,184 - $4,679

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 McKinney, 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 McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Norfolk, VA

A rental truck for this 1,352-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Norfolk, Virginia, costs between $793 and $2,200. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $446 - $509
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $793 - $1,563
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $919 - $1,859
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,123 - $2,200

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 $78 and $363.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $446 and $509 for the 1,352-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 $725 for 2 movers in McKinney, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Norfolk, VA

For larger DIY moves from McKinney, Texas, 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 Norfolk, Virginia.

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 $1,407 and $2,598.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,228 - $2,138
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,598
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,802 - $3,456

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 $78 - $155 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 McKinney, Texas, typically costs $725.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney to Norfolk?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.

Cost of living: McKinney, 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 McKinney 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

The 1,352-mile move from McKinney, TX, to Norfolk, VA, costs between $2,116 and $9,267 with full-service movers, $1,312 - $4,679 with a moving container, and $793 - $2,200 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,880 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include CMA CGM and Norfolk Southern Railway.