($756+) Miami, FL to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Miami, FL to Arlington, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,055-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Arlington, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,862 - $7,329. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $411 - $2,740. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Miami and Arlington. Local movers in Miami typically start around $237 as a base rate plus $65/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,862 - $4,455
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,325 - $5,547
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,122 - $7,329

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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Miami, FL to Arlington, VA

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

Movers licensed to operate in Virginia are typically members of the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Miami, FL to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Miami, Florida, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,267 and $4,035. 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 Miami costs roughly $110/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,267 - $2,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,518 - $3,252
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,267 - $4,035

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $103 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $206 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Arlington, 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 $959 in Miami, FL. 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 Miami 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 Miami, FL to Arlington, VA

A rental truck for this 1,055-mile move from Miami, Florida, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $720 and $2,077. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $460 - $526
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $27
• 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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $720 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $800 - $1,674
• 4+ bedrooms: $938 - $2,077

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $460 - $526 for the 1,055-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 Miami, Florida, for about 5 hours typically costs around $959.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,055-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $206 per night, adding $411 - $617 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $69 and $411.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Miami 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 Miami, FL 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 Miami, Florida, 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 $1,228 and $2,424.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,228 - $2,424
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,396

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $103 and $206.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Miami, Florida, for roughly five hours typically average $959.

What are the best freight companies from Miami to Arlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. (4.84/5 stars): Ryder Integrated Logistics, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Miami, FL 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 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.