($1,303+) Chandler, AZ to Richmond, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chandler, AZ to Richmond, VA

Full-service movers for the 2,247-mile relocation from Chandler, Arizona, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $2,466 and $11,187. 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 $317 - $2,116, 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 Chandler typically charge a base rate around $168 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,466 - $5,654
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,374 - $7,189
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,857 - $11,187

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 Chandler to Richmond.

Specialty moving services from Chandler, AZ to Richmond, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Chandler movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Richmond, 65% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Chandler to Richmond?

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.

Moving container costs from Chandler, AZ to Richmond, VA

Moving containers from Chandler, Arizona, to Richmond, Virginia, cost between $1,638 and $6,243. 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 Chandler costs roughly $90/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Chandler to Richmond:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,638 - $3,030
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,165 - $4,298
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,121 - $6,243

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $79 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $159 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Richmond, 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 $741 in Chandler, AZ. 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 Chandler to Richmond?

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 Chandler, AZ to Richmond, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,247 miles from Chandler, Arizona, to Richmond, Virginia, running $1,303 - $3,357. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $756 - $864
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Chandler daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Chandler to Richmond based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,303 - $2,519
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,384 - $2,999
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,748 - $3,357

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $756 - $864 for the 2,247-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 Chandler, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $741.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,247-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $159 per night, adding $317 - $476 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $53 and $317.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chandler to Richmond?

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 Chandler, AZ to Richmond, VA

For larger DIY moves from Chandler, Arizona, 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 Richmond, 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 a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,680 and $3,724.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,565 - $2,957
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,680 - $3,724
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,378 - $5,091

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 Chandler, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $741.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $79 and $159 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Chandler to Richmond?

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.

Cost of living: Chandler, AZ vs Richmond, VA

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

The 2,247-mile move from Chandler, AZ, to Richmond, VA, costs between $2,466 and $11,187 with full-service movers, $1,638 - $6,243 with a moving container, and $1,303 - $3,357 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,374 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Brink's and CarMax.