($1,402+) Spokane, WA to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Spokane, WA to Arlington, VA

For the 2,472-mile move from Spokane, Washington, to Arlington, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $2,874 and $13,972. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $382 - $2,548 (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 Spokane generally start around $400 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,874 - $6,605
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,438 - $8,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,931 - $13,972

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 Spokane to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Spokane, WA to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Spokane 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 Spokane to Arlington?

Movers licensed to operate in Virginia are typically members of the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 Spokane, WA to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Spokane, Washington, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,836 and $6,853. 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 Spokane typically runs around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,836 - $3,590
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,476 - $5,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,208 - $6,853

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $96 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $191 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 $892 in Spokane, WA, 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 Arlington, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Arlington, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,472 miles from Spokane, Washington, to Arlington, Virginia, running $1,402 - $4,168. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,002 - $1,145
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Spokane daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,402 - $2,686
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,644 - $3,432
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,997 - $4,168

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Spokane, Washington, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $892.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,002 - $1,145 for the 2,472-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $76 and $414, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $191 per night for hotel stops on the 2,472-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $382 - $573.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Spokane 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 Spokane, WA to Arlington, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Spokane, Washington, to Arlington, Virginia. 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 $1,147 and $3,954.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,670 - $3,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,923 - $3,954
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,567 - $5,591

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 Spokane, Washington, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $892.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $96 and $191 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Spokane to Arlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. System Transport, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): System Transport, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Spokane, WA 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 Spokane 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.