($820+) Irving, TX to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Irving, TX to Richmond, VA

For the 1,288-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $2,295 and $9,113. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $294 - $1,960 (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 Irving generally start around $181 plus $92 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,295 - $5,105
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,809 - $6,394
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,877 - $9,113

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 Irving to Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Richmond, VA

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

What are the best full-service movers from Irving to Richmond?

Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Virginia, 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 Irving, TX to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,290 and $4,629. 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 Irving typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Irving to Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,290 - $2,550
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,698 - $3,626
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,443 - $4,629

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $74 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $147 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Richmond, 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 $686 in Irving, 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 Irving to Richmond?

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 Irving, TX to Richmond, VA

Truck rentals from Irving, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia, range from $820 - $2,224 for the 1,288-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $402 - $459
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Irving daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Irving to Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $820 - $1,628
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $950 - $1,957
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,091 - $2,224

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $402 - $459 for the 1,288-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Irving, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $686.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,288-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $147 per night, adding $294 - $441 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $49 and $294.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irving to Richmond?

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 Irving, TX to Richmond, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Irving, Texas, to Richmond, Virginia. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $882 and $2,650.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,270 - $2,318
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,372 - $2,650
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,860 - $3,740

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $74 and $147.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Irving, Texas, for roughly five hours typically average $686.

What are the best freight companies from Irving to Richmond?

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: Irving, TX vs Richmond, VA

Day-to-day costs in Richmond are close to what you're used to in Irving: cost of living index of 95 versus 100, with average rent of $1,595/mo compared to $1,606/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 45/100 and 68.36/100 in Irving versus 51/100 and 51.55/100 in Richmond.