($673+) Miami, FL to Washington DC, MD Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,058-mile relocation from Miami, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,909 and $6,996. 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 $395 - $2,636, 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 Miami typically charge a base rate around $237 plus $65 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,909 - $4,510
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,378 - $5,673
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,710 - $6,996

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 Miami to Washington DC.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Miami 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 Miami to Washington DC?

Look for Maryland Motor Truck Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Maryland 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 Miami, FL to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,139 and $3,972. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Washington DC. If you go over that window, storage in Miami adds around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,187
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,495 - $3,195
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,061 - $3,972

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 Miami, FL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $923, 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 $99 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $198 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Miami, FL, and Washington DC, MD, 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 Miami 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 Miami, FL to Washington DC, MD

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,058 miles from Miami, Florida, to Washington DC, Maryland, running $667 - $1,945. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $444 - $507
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• Miami daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $667 - $1,357
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $727 - $1,583
• 4+ bedrooms: $914 - $1,945

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $99 and $461.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $198.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $444 and $507 for the 1,058-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $923 for 2 movers in Miami, Florida, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Miami 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 Miami, FL to Washington DC, MD

For larger DIY moves from Miami, Florida, 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 Washington DC, Maryland.

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 $1,185 and $2,484.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,077 - $1,871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,185 - $2,484
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,632 - $3,242

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 $99 - $198 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 Miami, Florida, typically costs $923.

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

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. Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (4.8/5 stars): Ryder Integrated Logistics, 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: Miami, 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 Miami 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.