($980+) Denver, CO to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Denver, CO to Arlington, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,661-mile move from Denver, Colorado, to Arlington, Virginia, with prices running from $2,311 - $10,304. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $427 - $2,848 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Denver and Arlington are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Denver movers tend to run around $262 as a base rate plus $115/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,311 - $5,554
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,337 - $7,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,850 - $10,304

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 Denver to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Denver, CO to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Denver 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 Denver to Arlington?

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 Denver, CO to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Denver, Colorado, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,452 and $5,445. 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 Denver costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,452 - $2,735
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,052 - $3,904
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,586 - $5,445

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 Denver, CO, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $997, 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 $107 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $214 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Denver, CO, 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 Denver 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 Denver, CO to Arlington, VA

Truck rentals from Denver, Colorado, to Arlington, Virginia, range from $1,052 - $2,766 for the 1,661-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $753 - $860
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• Denver daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,052 - $1,881
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,149 - $2,332
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,448 - $2,766

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $214 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Denver, Colorado, usually costs about $997 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,661-mile drive falls between $753 and $860, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $71 and $427 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Denver 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 Denver, CO to Arlington, 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 Denver, Colorado, to Arlington, 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 $1,579 and $3,251.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,375 - $2,487
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,579 - $3,251
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,068 - $4,356

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $107 - $214 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Denver, Colorado, typically costs $997.

What are the best freight companies from Denver to Arlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Apex Transportation, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Apex Transportation, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Denver, CO 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 Denver 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.