($706+) Omaha, NE to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Omaha, NE to Arlington, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,152-mile move from Omaha, Nebraska, to Arlington, Virginia, with costs ranging from $2,180 - $8,717. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $361 - $2,404. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Omaha and Arlington. Local movers in Omaha typically start around $154 as a base rate plus $106/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,180 - $5,101
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,729 - $6,056
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,415 - $8,717

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 Omaha to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Omaha, NE to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Omaha movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Arlington, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Omaha, NE to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Omaha, Nebraska, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,178 and $4,143. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Arlington. If you go over that window, storage in Omaha adds around $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,178 - $2,182
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,642 - $3,101
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,179 - $4,143

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Omaha, NE, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $841, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $90 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $180 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Omaha, NE, and Arlington, VA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Omaha to Arlington?

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 Omaha, NE to Arlington, VA

Plan on $706 - $2,028 for a rental moving truck on the 1,152-mile route from Omaha, Nebraska, to Arlington, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $441 - $504
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Omaha daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Omaha to Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $706 - $1,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $771 - $1,615
• 4+ bedrooms: $948 - $2,028

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 $90 and $421.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $180.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $441 and $504 for the 1,152-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 $841 for 2 movers in Omaha, Nebraska, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Omaha to Arlington?

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 Omaha, NE to Arlington, 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 Omaha, Nebraska, to Arlington, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,251 and $2,431.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,070 - $2,003
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,251 - $2,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,727 - $3,281

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Omaha, Nebraska, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $841.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $90 and $180 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Omaha to Arlington?

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: Omaha, NE vs Arlington, VA

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

Full-service movers on the 1,152-mile route from Omaha, NE, to Arlington, VA, run $2,180 - $8,717 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,178 - $4,143, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $706 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,729, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include U.S. Department of Defense and Safran.