($295+) Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA

Full-service movers for the 252-mile relocation from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $933 and $5,980. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $277 - $1,848, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Greensboro typically charge a base rate around $249 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Greensboro to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $933 - $3,420
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,492 - $4,191
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,973 - $5,980

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 Greensboro to Virginia Beach.

Specialty moving services from Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA

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

What are the best full-service movers from Greensboro to Virginia Beach?

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia beyond this list.

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 Greensboro, NC?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Greensboro to Virginia Beach with a local mover averages $1,566 - $4,400. For moves under 500 miles, local moving companies in Greensboro, NC can be a practical and cost-effective alternative to national carriers. Many price shorter moves using hourly or regional rates that may come in lower overall, with leaner operations and tighter service areas often translating to more flexible scheduling and a more personalized experience.

Keep in mind that not every local mover is authorized for moves that cross city or state lines. Always confirm interstate licensing and proper insurance before booking.

Moving container costs from Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA

Moving containers from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $871 and $2,608. 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 Greensboro typically runs around $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Greensboro to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $871 - $1,627
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,181 - $2,128
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,542 - $2,608

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $69 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $139 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 $647 in Greensboro, NC, 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 Virginia Beach, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Greensboro to Virginia Beach?

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 Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, VA

Truck rentals from Greensboro, North Carolina, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, range from $298 - $735 for the 252-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $74 - $85
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Greensboro daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Greensboro to Virginia Beach based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $298 - $577
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $336 - $663
• 4+ bedrooms: $400 - $735

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $74 - $85 for the 252-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 Greensboro, North Carolina, for about 5 hours typically costs around $647.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 252-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $139 per night, adding $277 - $416 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $46 and $277.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Greensboro to Virginia Beach?

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 Greensboro, NC to Virginia Beach, 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 Greensboro, North Carolina, to Virginia Beach, 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $864 and $1,753.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Greensboro to Virginia Beach:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $833 - $1,436
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $864 - $1,753
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,246 - $2,043

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 $69 - $139 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Greensboro, North Carolina, for about five hours typically runs $647.

What are the best freight companies from Greensboro to Virginia Beach?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Salem Carriers, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Salem Carriers, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Greensboro, NC vs Virginia Beach, VA

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