($1,464+) Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ Movers
Moving from Virginia Beach, VA, to Chandler, AZ, runs anywhere from $1,436 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $11,672 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 2,353 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 7 to 18 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,521, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $11,672 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,756 - $6,930, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,436 - $3,857.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Virginia Beach, VA, to Chandler, AZ. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,380 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ
There are 3 main ways to move from Virginia Beach to Chandler: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service is the most expensive but covers everything from labor to transportation, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route averaging $3,380 - $7,622. Containers cost roughly 30% less than full-service for the same home size, and rental trucks run about 60% less, though loading is on you with either DIY option. At 2,353 miles, expect 7 to 18 days in transit no matter which service you choose.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,353-mile route from Virginia Beach to Chandler, broken down by home size:
- A studio or 1-bedroom move runs $2,521 - $5,625 with full-service movers, $1,756 - $3,463 with a container, $1,436 - $2,749 with a rental truck, or $1,646 - $3,179 by freight.
- A 2 - 3 bedroom home costs $3,380 - $7,622 full-service, $2,369 - $4,863 by container, $1,434 - $3,145 by rental truck, or $1,914 - $3,734 by freight.
- A larger 4+ bedroom household runs $6,751 - $11,672 full-service, $3,289 - $6,930 by container, $1,811 - $3,857 by rental truck, or $2,554 - $5,438 by freight.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ
Full-service movers for the 2,353-mile relocation from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $2,521 and $11,672. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $325 - $2,164, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Virginia Beach typically charge a base rate around $183 plus $97 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Virginia Beach to Chandler:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,521 - $5,625
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,380 - $7,622
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,751 - $11,672
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 Virginia Beach to Chandler.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Virginia to Arizona. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ
Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Virginia Beach movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Chandler, 85% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $541 - $5,410 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready100% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $216 - $1,298/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $325 - $2,597 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage45% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs60% of local movers | $1,082 - $3,246 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,705 - $10,820 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $810 - $1,540 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items50% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Atlantic Beach Movers | $1,082 - $2,705 |
| Piano | Any piano type85% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $866 - $3,787 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling30% of local movers | $325 - $1,623 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect25% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: | $703 - $2,164 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $325 - $16,230+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $325 - $3,787+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Virginia Beach to Chandler?
Look for Arizona Moving Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Arizona beyond this list.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Virginia Beach, VA. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ
Moving containers from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Chandler, Arizona, cost between $1,756 and $6,930. 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 Virginia Beach typically runs around $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Virginia Beach to Chandler:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,463
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,369 - $4,863
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,289 - $6,930
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $81 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $162 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Chandler, AZ, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
- Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $757 in Virginia Beach, VA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
- Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Virginia to Arizona move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,756. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,369 - $4,863, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Virginia Beach to Chandler?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Virginia Beach to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Virginia Beach:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.6/5), 12 years in business
- Atlantic Beach Movers (4.7/5), 20 years in business
- A Friendly & Affordable Mover (4.8/5), 28 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ
A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,353 miles from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Chandler, Arizona, running $1,436 - $3,857. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:
- Fuel for the drive: $810 - $926
- Daily insurance: $32/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Virginia Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Virginia Beach to Chandler based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,436 - $2,749
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,434 - $3,145
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,811 - $3,857
Pro tip: The advertised base rate of $1,436 - $3,857 does not include fuel ($810 - $926) , lodging ($162/night for overnight stops), meals, or equipment rentals. When you add those up, the true cost of your move from Virginia Beach to Chandler typically runs $600 - $1,200 more than the base rate alone.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Virginia Beach, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $757.
- Gas: Fuel costs total $810 - $926 for the 2,353-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 $65 and $352, depending on what you need.
- Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
- Lodging: Budget around $162 per night for hotel stops on the 2,353-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $325 - $487.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Virginia Beach to Chandler?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ
Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Chandler, Arizona. 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 $974 and $3,734.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Virginia Beach to Chandler:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,646 - $3,179
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,914 - $3,734
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,554 - $5,438
Pro tip: Freight trailers offer generous space but reward good packing strategy. The 4-foot ramp can be challenging for large or heavy pieces, and using the full 8-foot height takes careful stacking. Because you're billed by the linear foot, maximizing vertical space keeps your costs lower.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Virginia Beach, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $757.
- More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $81 - $162 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 Virginia Beach to Chandler?
- 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.
- 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.
- Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. (4.58/5 stars): Sysco Hampton Roads, Inc. 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Chandler fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Virginia Beach, VA vs Chandler, AZ
Good news for your budget: Chandler isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Virginia Beach. Cost of living index runs 113 there against 105 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 33/100 and 58.0/100 here versus 35/100 and 76.61/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Chandler, AZ to Virginia Beach, VA guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Virginia to Arizona over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 104 movers in our Virginia network to compare for this 2,353-mile move.
Our take
Full-service movers on the 2,353-mile route from Virginia Beach, VA, to Chandler, AZ, run $2,521 - $11,672 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,756 - $6,930, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,436 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $3,380, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.
Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Chandler tend to point to quality education and safe, though overcrowding and long commutes come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Intel and Wells Fargo.
FAQs: Moving from Virginia Beach, VA, to Chandler, AZ
What is the best time of year to move from Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What size moving truck do I need for this route?
Rental trucks generally range from 10 to 26 feet. A 15- to 17-foot truck covers most 2-bedroom moves, while a smaller 10- to 12-foot truck works for a studio or 1-bedroom. Homes with 3 or more bedrooms usually need a 20- to 26-foot truck, and anything that size typically runs on diesel rather than gas.
Is Chandler a safe place to live?
Chandler has a safety index of 76.61 out of 100 and a crime index of 23.39, compared to 58.0 and 42.0 in Virginia Beach. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia Beach, VA to Chandler, AZ?
Renting a moving truck is almost always the most affordable option, since you handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself. A 2-bedroom rental truck move on this route averages $1,434 - $3,145. See our cheapest truck rental recommendations for the lowest available rates on your DIY move.
What are the best neighborhoods in Chandler?
For families, Ocotillo, Fulton Ranch, and Sun Groves are worth a look in Chandler. If you're moving solo or without kids, Downtown Chandler, Chieftain Village, and Dobson Estates tend to be popular picks instead.
What percentage of Virginia Beach movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 85% of movers in Virginia Beach handle piano moves, and 50% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
