($875+) Garland, TX to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Garland, TX to Washington DC, MD

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,320-mile move from Garland, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, with prices running from $2,301 - $9,564. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $361 - $2,408 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Garland and Washington DC are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Garland movers tend to run around $181 as a base rate plus $92/hour per mover, for comparison.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Garland to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,301 - $5,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,773 - $6,698
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,236 - $9,564

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 Garland to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Garland, TX to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Garland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Washington DC, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Garland to Washington DC?

Movers licensed to operate in Maryland are typically members of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Garland, TX to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Garland, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,396 and $4,676. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Garland costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Garland to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,396 - $2,649
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,661
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,417 - $4,676

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 $843 in Garland, TX. 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 $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $181 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 Washington DC, MD, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Garland to Washington DC?

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 Garland, TX to Washington DC, MD

Truck rentals from Garland, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, range from $815 - $2,448 for the 1,320-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $506 - $578
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Garland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Garland to Washington DC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $815 - $1,688
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $918 - $2,026
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,120 - $2,448

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $181 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Garland, Texas, usually costs about $843 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,320-mile drive falls between $506 and $578, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $60 and $361 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Garland to Washington DC?

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 Garland, TX to Washington DC, MD

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 Garland, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,397 and $2,900.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Garland to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,158 - $2,317
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,397 - $2,900
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,953 - $3,891

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Garland, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $843.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $181 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Garland to Washington DC?

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.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Garland, TX vs Washington DC, MD

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