($527+) Jacksonville, FL to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jacksonville, FL to Washington DC, MD

For the 706-mile move from Jacksonville, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, full-service movers cost between $1,526 and $7,671. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $354 - $2,360 (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 Jacksonville generally start around $220 plus $95 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Jacksonville to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,526 - $4,019
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,130 - $5,221
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,558 - $7,671

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 Jacksonville to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Jacksonville, FL to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 75% of Jacksonville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Washington DC, 93% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Jacksonville to Washington DC?

All three below meet the standards set by the Maryland Motor Truck Association, the group most Maryland 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.

Moving container costs from Jacksonville, FL to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Jacksonville, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,094 and $3,611. 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 Jacksonville runs about $70/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Jacksonville to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,094 - $1,908
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,616
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,919 - $3,611

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $177 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 $826 in Jacksonville, FL, 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 Washington DC, MD, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Jacksonville to Washington DC?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Washington DC, MD

Truck rentals from Jacksonville, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, range from $548 - $1,394 for the 706-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $265 - $303
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Jacksonville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Jacksonville to Washington DC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $548 - $969
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $592 - $1,139
• 4+ bedrooms: $733 - $1,394

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $177 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 Jacksonville, Florida, usually costs about $826 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 706-mile drive falls between $265 and $303, 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 $59 and $354 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jacksonville to Washington DC?

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 Jacksonville, FL to Washington DC, MD

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Jacksonville, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,135 and $2,223.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Jacksonville to Washington DC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $937 - $1,858
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,223
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,535 - $2,860

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 $89 - $177 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Jacksonville, Florida, for about five hours typically runs $826.

What are the best freight companies from Jacksonville to Washington DC?

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. Landstar Ranger, Inc. (4.5/5 stars): Landstar Ranger, 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: Jacksonville, FL vs Washington DC, MD

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