($818+) Fort Worth, TX to Washington DC, MD Movers

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

For the 1,359-mile move from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, full-service movers cost between $2,160 and $8,910. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $365 - $2,432 (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 Fort Worth generally start around $216 plus $80 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,160 - $5,146
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,880 - $6,511
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,762 - $8,910

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 Fort Worth to Washington DC.

Specialty moving services from Fort Worth, TX to Washington DC, MD

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Fort Worth movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Washington DC, 70% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Maryland Motor Truck Association, the group most Maryland movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Fort Worth, TX to Washington DC, MD

Moving containers from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland, cost between $1,364 and $4,589. 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 Fort Worth runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,364 - $2,448
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,642 - $3,282
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,343 - $4,589

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $851 in Fort Worth, TX. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $91 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $182 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Washington DC, MD, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX to Washington DC, MD

Plan on $818 - $2,337 for a rental moving truck on the 1,359-mile route from Fort Worth, Texas, to Washington DC, Maryland. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $526 - $601
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• Fort Worth daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $818 - $1,547
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $901 - $1,840
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,157 - $2,337

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Fort Worth, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $851.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $526 - $601 for the 1,359-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $73 and $395, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $182 per night for hotel stops on the 1,359-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $365 - $547.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth, TX to Washington DC, MD

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Fort Worth, Texas, 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 $1,094 and $2,841.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,181 - $2,226
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,394 - $2,841
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,766 - $3,528

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 Fort Worth, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $851.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $91 and $182 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Fort Worth to Washington DC?

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.

Cost of living: Fort Worth, TX 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 Fort Worth 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Fort Worth, TX, to Washington DC, MD, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,160 - $8,910 on the 1,359-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,364 - $4,589 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $818 - $2,337 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,880 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Department of Homeland Security and US Navy.