($553+) Lansing, MI to Norfolk, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Lansing, MI to Norfolk, VA

For the 773-mile move from Lansing, Michigan, to Norfolk, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $1,754 and $8,438. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $260 - $1,736 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Lansing generally start around $570 plus $240 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,754 - $4,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,463 - $6,111
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,064 - $8,438

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 Lansing to Norfolk.

Specialty moving services from Lansing, MI to Norfolk, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 82% of Lansing movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Norfolk, 100% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Lansing to Norfolk?

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 Lansing, MI to Norfolk, VA

Moving containers from Lansing, Michigan, to Norfolk, Virginia, cost between $1,162 and $3,453. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Norfolk. If you go over that window, storage in Lansing adds around $60/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Lansing to Norfolk:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,162 - $2,013
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,492 - $2,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,000 - $3,453

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Lansing, MI and Norfolk, VA. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $608 in Lansing, MI, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $65 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $130 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Lansing to Norfolk?

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 Lansing, MI to Norfolk, VA

A rental truck for this 773-mile move from Lansing, Michigan, to Norfolk, Virginia, costs between $542 and $1,542. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $213 - $244
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Lansing daily rental rate: $19 - $29
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Lansing to Norfolk based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $542 - $1,029
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $596 - $1,284
• 4+ bedrooms: $732 - $1,542

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 $65 and $304.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $130.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $213 and $244 for the 773-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 $608 for 2 movers in Lansing, Michigan, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Lansing to Norfolk?

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 Lansing, MI to Norfolk, VA

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 Lansing, Michigan, to Norfolk, Virginia. 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 $1,148 and $2,210.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,812
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,600 - $2,908

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 Lansing, Michigan, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $608.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $65 and $130 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Lansing to Norfolk?

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. Dtx, Inc. (4.62/5 stars): Dtx, Inc. 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: Lansing, MI vs Norfolk, VA

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Lansing and Norfolk to plan around. Cost of living index: 84 vs. 91. Average rent: $1,129/mo vs. $1,500/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 46 vs. 46. Safety index: 51.34 vs. 41.9.