($298+) Durham, NC to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Durham, NC to Arlington, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 255-mile move from Durham, North Carolina, to Arlington, Virginia, with prices running from $933 - $5,750. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $375 - $2,500 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Durham and Arlington are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Durham movers tend to run around $240 as a base rate plus $122/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $933 - $3,634
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,492 - $4,453
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,136 - $5,750

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 Durham to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Durham, NC to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 86% of Durham 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 Durham 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.

How much do local movers cost in Durham, NC?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Durham to Arlington with a local mover averages $1,536 - $4,586. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Durham, NC 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 Durham, NC to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Durham, North Carolina, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $898 and $2,581. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Durham runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $898 - $1,488
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,181 - $2,064
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,512 - $2,581

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 Durham, NC, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $875, 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 $94 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $188 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Durham, NC, 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 Durham 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 Durham, NC to Arlington, VA

A rental truck for this 255-mile move from Durham, North Carolina, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $308 and $758. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $101 - $116
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Durham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $308 - $549
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $313 - $670
• 4+ bedrooms: $388 - $758

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $101 - $116 for the 255-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 Durham, North Carolina, for about 5 hours typically costs around $875.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 255-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $188 per night, adding $375 - $563 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $63 and $375.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Durham 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 Durham, NC to Arlington, VA

For larger DIY moves from Durham, North Carolina, 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 $945 and $1,719.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $809 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $945 - $1,719
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,127 - $2,237

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Durham, North Carolina, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $875.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $94 - $188 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Durham to Arlington?

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. Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Darrell Andrews Trucking, Inc. 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: Durham, NC 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 Durham 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.