($468+) Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 575-mile move from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Arlington, Virginia, with costs ranging from $1,330 - $8,101. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $352 - $2,344. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Indianapolis and Arlington. Local movers in Indianapolis typically start around $245 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,330 - $3,827
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,111 - $5,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,772 - $8,101

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 Indianapolis to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 81% of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,017 and $3,370. 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 Indianapolis costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,017 - $1,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,609
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,810 - $3,370

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $88 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $176 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 $820 in Indianapolis, IN. 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 Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 575 miles from Indianapolis, Indiana, to Arlington, Virginia, running $496 - $1,288. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $214 - $245
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Indianapolis daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $496 - $907
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $530 - $1,099
• 4+ bedrooms: $655 - $1,288

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $176 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 Indianapolis, Indiana, usually costs about $820 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 575-mile drive falls between $214 and $245, 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 $352 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis, IN to Arlington, VA

If you're moving a larger household from Indianapolis, Indiana, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Arlington, Virginia.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,074 and $2,067.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $962 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,074 - $2,067
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,477 - $2,775

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 Indianapolis, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $820.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $88 and $176 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Indianapolis 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. Sysco Indianapolis, LLC (4.54/5 stars): Sysco Indianapolis, LLC 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: Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis 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.