($832+) McKinney, TX to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from McKinney, TX to Arlington, VA

For the 1,307-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, full-service movers cost between $2,210 and $9,100. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $398 - $2,656 (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 McKinney generally start around $282 plus $89 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,210 - $5,222
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,977 - $6,562
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,286 - $9,100

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 McKinney to Arlington.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Arlington, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,369 and $4,817. 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 McKinney costs roughly $80/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,573
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,712 - $3,450
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,465 - $4,817

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both McKinney, TX and Arlington, 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 $930 in McKinney, TX, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $100 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $199 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 McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Arlington, VA

Plan on $866 - $2,330 for a rental moving truck on the 1,307-mile route from McKinney, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $552 - $631
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $866 - $1,542
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $955 - $1,968
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,178 - $2,330

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $199 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 $552 - $631 in fuel for the 1,307-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $930 in McKinney, Texas, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Arlington, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from McKinney, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia. 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 $1,195 and $2,703.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $2,385
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,439 - $2,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,972 - $3,816

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $100 - $199 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in McKinney, Texas, for about five hours typically runs $930.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney 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.
3. Hazel's Expedited Freight (4.62/5 stars): Hazel's Expedited Freight 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: McKinney, 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 McKinney 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.