($785+) McKinney, TX to Arlington, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,307-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, with costs ranging from $2,063 - $9,196. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $398 - $2,656. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between McKinney and Arlington. Local movers in McKinney typically start around $282 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,063 - $4,876
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,643 - $6,700
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,749 - $9,196

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: 59% of McKinney 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 McKinney to Arlington?

Movers licensed to operate in Virginia are typically members of the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from McKinney, TX to Arlington, VA

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $1,317 and $4,322. 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 McKinney runs about $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,317 - $2,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,598 - $3,386
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,325 - $4,322

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $100 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $199 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $930 in McKinney, TX, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Arlington, VA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

Renting a moving truck for the 1,307-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Arlington, Virginia, costs between $785 and $2,154, before these typical add-ons:

• 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: $785 - $1,607
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $866 - $1,820
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,045 - $2,154

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in McKinney, Texas, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $930.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $552 - $631 for the 1,307-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 $80 and $432, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $199 per night for hotel stops on the 1,307-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $398 - $598.

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

If you're moving a larger household from McKinney, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Arlington, Virginia.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,252 and $2,683.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,173 - $2,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,252 - $2,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,860 - $3,669

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In McKinney, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $930.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $100 - $199 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from McKinney to Arlington?

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.

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.

Our take

A move from McKinney, TX, to Arlington, VA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,063 - $9,196 on the 1,307-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,317 - $4,322, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $785 - $2,154. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,643 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

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