($1,343+) Mesa, AZ to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Arlington, VA

For the 2,282-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Arlington, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $2,501 and $11,386. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $400 - $2,668 (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 Mesa generally start around $175 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,501 - $5,759
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,650 - $7,290
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,790 - $11,386

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 Mesa to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa 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 Mesa to Arlington?

All three below meet the standards set by the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, the group most Virginia 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 Mesa, AZ to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,676 and $6,151. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Mesa runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,676 - $3,298
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,104 - $4,539
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,861 - $6,151

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 Mesa, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $934, 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 $100 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $200 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Mesa, AZ, 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 Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Arlington, VA

Truck rentals from Mesa, Arizona, to Arlington, Virginia, range from $1,343 - $3,678 for the 2,282-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $969 - $1,107
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,343 - $2,520
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,439 - $3,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,712 - $3,678

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $200 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 Mesa, Arizona, usually costs about $934 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,282-mile drive falls between $969 and $1,107, 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 $67 and $400 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa, Arizona, 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 $1,684 and $3,704.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,448 - $2,823
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,684 - $3,704
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,459 - $4,723

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $100 - $200 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Mesa, Arizona, typically costs $934.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa 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: Mesa, AZ 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 Mesa 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 2,282-mile route from Mesa, AZ, to Arlington, VA, run $2,501 - $11,386 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,676 - $6,151, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,343 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,650, 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.