($845+) Irving, TX to Arlington, VA Movers

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

For the 1,335-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $2,262 and $9,085. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $377 - $2,512 (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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,262 - $5,391
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,794 - $6,596
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,992 - $9,085

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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Irving, TX to Arlington, VA

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

What are the best full-service movers from Irving 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 Irving, TX to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,297 and $4,676. 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,297 - $2,445
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,730
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,439 - $4,676

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $94 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $188 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $879 in Irving, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Arlington, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Irving 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 Irving, TX to Arlington, VA

A rental truck for this 1,335-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $906 and $2,272. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $534 - $610
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• 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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $906 - $1,599
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $933 - $1,902
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,150 - $2,272

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $188 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 $82 and $408 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $534 - $610 in fuel for the 1,335-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $879 in Irving, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irving 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 Irving, TX to Arlington, VA

For larger DIY moves from Irving, 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 Arlington, 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 most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,452 and $2,814.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,242 - $2,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,814
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,008 - $3,628

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 $94 - $188 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Irving, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $879.

What are the best freight companies from Irving to Arlington?

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 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 Irving 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.