($741+) Washington DC, MD to Overland Park, KS Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 1,069-mile relocation from Washington DC, Maryland, to Overland Park, Kansas, cost between $2,222 and $7,977. 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 $399 - $2,660, 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 Washington DC typically charge a base rate around $180 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,222 - $5,000
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,716 - $6,604
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,406 - $7,977

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 Washington DC to Overland Park.

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

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Overland Park, 72% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Washington DC to Overland Park?

Movers licensed to operate in Kansas are typically members of the Kansas Motor Carriers 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 Washington DC, MD to Overland Park, KS

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Overland Park, Kansas, cost between $1,305 and $4,161. 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 Washington DC costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,305 - $2,383
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,518 - $3,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,245 - $4,161

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $100 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $200 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Overland Park, KS, 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 $931 in Washington DC, MD. 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 Washington DC to Overland Park?

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 Washington DC, MD to Overland Park, KS

Truck rentals from Washington DC, Maryland, to Overland Park, Kansas, range from $698 - $2,077 for the 1,069-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $452 - $517
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• Washington DC daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $698 - $1,312
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $816 - $1,674
• 4+ bedrooms: $947 - $2,077

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $200 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 $86 and $432 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $452 - $517 in fuel for the 1,069-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $931 in Washington DC, Maryland, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Washington DC to Overland Park?

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 Washington DC, MD to Overland Park, KS

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Washington DC, Maryland, to Overland Park, Kansas. 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 $1,197 and $2,628.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,073 - $2,166
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,318 - $2,628
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,745 - $3,531

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Washington DC, Maryland, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $931.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $100 - $200 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 Washington DC to Overland Park?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Washington DC, MD vs Overland Park, KS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Overland Park, side by side with Washington DC 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.