($1,139+) El Paso, TX to Chesapeake, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from El Paso, TX to Chesapeake, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,981-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, with costs ranging from $2,493 - $10,898. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $272 - $1,816. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between El Paso and Chesapeake. Local movers in El Paso typically start around $244 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from El Paso to Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,493 - $5,551
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,504 - $7,865
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,813 - $10,898

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 El Paso to Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from El Paso, TX to Chesapeake, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 89% of El Paso movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chesapeake, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from El Paso to Chesapeake?

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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 El Paso, TX to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $1,660 and $5,716. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in El Paso typically runs around $65/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from El Paso to Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,660 - $3,244
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,189 - $4,591
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,881 - $5,716

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $68 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $136 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chesapeake, VA, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $636 in El Paso, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers El Paso to Chesapeake?

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 El Paso, TX to Chesapeake, VA

Truck rentals from El Paso, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, range from $1,247 - $3,472 for the 1,981-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $572 - $654
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from El Paso to Chesapeake based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,247 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,285 - $2,643
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,572 - $3,472

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $68 and $318.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $136.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $572 and $654 for the 1,981-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $636 for 2 movers in El Paso, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from El Paso to Chesapeake?

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 El Paso, TX to Chesapeake, VA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from El Paso, Texas, to Chesapeake, Virginia, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,649 and $3,637.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from El Paso to Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,493 - $2,778
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,649 - $3,637
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,257 - $4,763

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in El Paso, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $636.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $68 and $136 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso to Chesapeake?

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. THE Foret Companies (4.5/5 stars): THE Foret Companies 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: El Paso, TX vs Chesapeake, VA

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