($749+) Overland Park, KS to Washington DC, MD Movers

Full-service moving costs from Overland Park, KS to Washington DC, MD

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,065-mile move from Overland Park, Kansas, to Washington DC, Maryland, with prices running from $2,333 - $8,902. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $372 - $2,480 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Overland Park and Washington DC are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Overland Park movers tend to run around $275 as a base rate plus $120/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,333 - $4,996
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,824 - $6,413
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,313 - $8,902

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 Overland Park to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Overland Park, KS to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market — 72% of Overland Park 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 Overland Park 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 Overland Park, KS to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Overland Park, Kansas, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,292 and $4,371. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Overland Park typically runs around $75/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,292 - $2,337
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,678 - $3,316
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,094 - $4,371

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $93 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $186 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Washington DC, MD, 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 $868 in Overland Park, KS. 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 Overland Park 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 Overland Park, KS to Washington DC, MD

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,065 miles from Overland Park, Kansas, to Washington DC, Maryland, running $749 - $1,958. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $420 - $480
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Overland Park daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $749 - $1,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $793 - $1,707
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,006 - $1,958

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $186 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $81 and $403 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $420 - $480 in fuel for the 1,065-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $868 in Overland Park, Kansas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Overland Park 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 Overland Park, KS to Washington DC, MD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Overland Park, Kansas, to Washington DC, Maryland. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,116 and $2,449.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,095 - $1,980
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,449
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,676 - $3,362

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Overland Park, Kansas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $868.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $93 - $186 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Overland Park to Washington DC?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Material Transport Co (4.62/5 stars): Material Transport Co is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Overland Park, KS 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 Overland Park 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.