($854+) Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,340-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Irving, Texas, with prices running from $2,307 - $8,724. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $392 - $2,612 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Washington DC and Irving are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Washington DC movers tend to run around $180 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,307 - $5,029
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,855 - $6,400
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,944 - $8,724

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 Irving.

Specialty moving services from Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 93% of Washington DC movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Irving, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Washington DC, MD to Irving, TX

Moving containers from Washington DC, Maryland, to Irving, Texas, cost between $1,352 and $4,581. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Washington DC runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,352 - $2,572
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,691 - $3,553
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,463 - $4,581

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Washington DC, MD, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $914, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $98 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $196 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Washington DC, MD, and Irving, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Washington DC to Irving?

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 Irving, TX

A rental truck for this 1,340-mile move from Washington DC, Maryland, to Irving, Texas, costs between $845 and $2,344. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $557 - $636
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Irving based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $845 - $1,698
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $923 - $1,961
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,173 - $2,344

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $196 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 Washington DC, Maryland, usually costs about $914 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,340-mile drive falls between $557 and $636, 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 $65 and $392 to your total.

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

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 Irving, TX

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 Washington DC, Maryland, to Irving, Texas. 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 $1,466 and $2,985.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,205 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,466 - $2,985
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,008 - $3,854

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 $98 and $196.
• 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 Washington DC, Maryland, for roughly five hours typically average $914.

What are the best freight companies from Washington DC to Irving?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Washington DC, MD vs Irving, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Irving, 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.