($1,001+) Austin, TX to Arlington, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,518-mile move from Austin, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, with costs ranging from $2,277 - $9,734. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $429 - $2,860. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Austin and Arlington. Local movers in Austin typically start around $191 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,277 - $5,107
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,133 - $7,045
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,613 - $9,734

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 Austin to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Austin, TX to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Austin, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,431 and $5,004. 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 Austin costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,431 - $2,764
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,772 - $3,710
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,488 - $5,004

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 Austin, TX, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $1,001, 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 $107 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $215 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Austin, TX, 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 Austin 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 Austin, TX to Arlington, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,518 miles from Austin, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, running $905 - $2,629. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $691 - $789
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Austin daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $905 - $1,736
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $990 - $2,239
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,272 - $2,629

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $691 - $789 for the 1,518-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 Austin, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $1,001.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,518-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $215 per night, adding $429 - $644 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $72 and $429.

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

For larger DIY moves from Austin, 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 $1,567 and $3,058.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,353 - $2,438
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,567 - $3,058
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,112 - $4,003

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 $107 - $215 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Austin, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $1,001.

What are the best freight companies from Austin to Arlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Molina Trucking (4.26/5 stars): Molina Trucking is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Austin, 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 Austin 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.