($828+) Irving, TX to Washington DC, MD Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,340-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, with prices running from $2,193 - $9,179. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $361 - $2,408 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Irving and Washington DC are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Irving 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 Irving to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,193 - $5,339
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,912 - $7,072
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,298 - $9,179

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 Washington DC.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Irving 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 Irving to Washington DC?

All three below meet the standards set by the Maryland Motor Truck Association, the group most Maryland movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

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

Moving containers from Irving, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,297 and $4,865. 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 Washington DC. If you go over that window, storage in Irving adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,297 - $2,623
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,779 - $3,517
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,415 - $4,865

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $90 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $181 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 $843 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 Washington DC, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Irving 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 Irving, TX to Washington DC, MD

Renting a moving truck for the 1,340-mile move from Irving, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, costs between $880 and $2,344, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $513 - $587
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Washington DC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $880 - $1,599
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $923 - $1,941
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,173 - $2,344

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $513 - $587 for the 1,340-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 $843.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,340-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $181 per night, adding $361 - $542 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $60 and $361.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Irving 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 Irving, TX to Washington DC, MD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Irving, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland. 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 $1,084 and $2,814.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,254 - $2,246
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,452 - $2,814
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,989 - $3,968

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Irving, 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 Irving to Washington DC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
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 and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Irving, 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 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.