($1,085+) El Paso, TX to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from El Paso, TX to Arlington, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,957-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, with prices running from $2,366 - $10,314. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $344 - $2,296 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between El Paso and Arlington are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, El Paso movers tend to run around $244 as a base rate plus $95/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,366 - $5,224
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,151 - $7,529
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,936 - $10,314

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 El Paso to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from El Paso, TX to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market: 63% of El Paso movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Arlington, 70% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from El Paso, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,523 and $5,850. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in El Paso typically runs around $65/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,523 - $2,978
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,071 - $4,298
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,615 - $5,850

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 $804 in El Paso, 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 $86 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $172 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 Arlington, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Arlington, VA

A rental truck for this 1,957-mile move from El Paso, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $1,085 and $3,081. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $715 - $817
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• El Paso daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,085 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,175 - $2,567
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,452 - $3,081

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $715 - $817 for the 1,957-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in El Paso, Texas, for about 5 hours typically costs around $804.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,957-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $172 per night, adding $344 - $517 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $57 and $344.

What are the best moving truck rentals from El Paso 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 El Paso, TX to Arlington, 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 El Paso, Texas, to Arlington, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,689 and $3,339.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,469 - $2,575
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,339
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,115 - $4,367

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 El Paso, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $804.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $86 and $172 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from El Paso to Arlington?

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.

Cost of living: El Paso, TX 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 El Paso 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

For a move from El Paso, TX, to Arlington, VA, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,366 for a studio to $10,314 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,957-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,523 - $5,850. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,085 - $3,081, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,151 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include U.S. Department of Defense and Safran.