($832+) Wichita, KS to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Wichita, KS to Arlington, VA

Full-service movers for the 1,251-mile relocation from Wichita, Kansas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $2,243 and $9,213. 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 $346 - $2,308, 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 Wichita typically charge a base rate around $194 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,243 - $5,197
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,901 - $6,423
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,817 - $9,213

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 Wichita to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Wichita, KS to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Wichita, Kansas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,266 and $4,444. 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 Wichita costs roughly $60/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,266 - $2,601
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,769 - $3,350
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,304 - $4,444

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $87 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $173 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 $808 in Wichita, 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 Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Arlington, VA

Plan on $865 - $2,280 for a rental moving truck on the 1,251-mile route from Wichita, Kansas, to Arlington, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $459 - $525
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Wichita daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $865 - $1,540
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $934 - $1,794
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,097 - $2,280

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 $87 and $404.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $173.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $459 and $525 for the 1,251-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 $808 for 2 movers in Wichita, Kansas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Wichita 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 Wichita, KS to Arlington, VA

If you're moving a larger household from Wichita, Kansas, 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 $1,360 and $2,625.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,199 - $2,184
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,360 - $2,625
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,769 - $3,628

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 $87 and $173.
• 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 Wichita, Kansas, for roughly five hours typically average $808.

What are the best freight companies from Wichita to Arlington?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Jantz Trucking (4.5/5 stars): Jantz Trucking is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Wichita, KS 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 Wichita 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.