($160+) Arlington, VA to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Philadelphia, PA

For the 144-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, full-service movers cost between $617 and $4,241. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $420 - $2,800 (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 Arlington generally start around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $617 - $2,631
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,146 - $3,203
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,544 - $4,241

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 Arlington to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Philadelphia, 55% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Arlington to Philadelphia?

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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.

How much do local movers cost in Arlington, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Arlington to Philadelphia with a local mover averages $1,180 - $3,299. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Arlington, VA often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $730 and $2,070. 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 Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $730 - $1,198
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $872 - $1,633
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,253 - $2,070

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $105 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $210 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Philadelphia, PA, 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 $980 in Arlington, VA. 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 Arlington to Philadelphia?

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 Arlington, VA to Philadelphia, PA

Plan on $160 - $330 for a rental moving truck on the 144-mile route from Arlington, Virginia, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $64 - $73
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $160 - $258
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $173 - $301
• 4+ bedrooms: $207 - $330

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $210 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $91 and $455 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $64 - $73 in fuel for the 144-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $980 in Arlington, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington to Philadelphia?

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 Arlington, VA to Philadelphia, PA

For larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $713 and $1,320.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $656 - $1,078
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $713 - $1,320
• 4+ bedrooms: $955 - $1,589

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 $105 - $210 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $980.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Philadelphia?

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: Arlington, VA vs Philadelphia, PA

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

A move from Arlington, VA, to Philadelphia, PA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $617 - $4,241 on the 144-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $730 - $2,070, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $160 - $330. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $1,146 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Amtak and Comcast.