($1,516+) Arlington, VA to Sacramento, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Sacramento, CA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,724-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Sacramento, California, with costs ranging from $2,244 - $11,141. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $448 - $2,984. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Sacramento. Local movers in Arlington typically start around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,244 - $5,725
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,526 - $7,118
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,108 - $11,141

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 Arlington to Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Sacramento, CA

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

What are the best full-service movers from Arlington to Sacramento?

All three below meet the standards set by the California Moving & Storage Association, the group most California 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 Arlington, VA to Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Sacramento, California, cost between $1,930 and $7,255. 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 Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,930 - $3,678
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,406 - $4,969
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,451 - $7,255

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 $1,044 in Arlington, VA. 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 $112 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $224 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 Sacramento, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Sacramento?

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 Arlington, VA to Sacramento, CA

Plan on $1,516 - $4,335 for a rental moving truck on the 2,724-mile route from Arlington, Virginia, to Sacramento, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,293 - $1,478
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $30
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,516 - $3,024
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,545 - $3,532
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,973 - $4,335

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $224 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Arlington, Virginia, usually costs about $1,044 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,724-mile drive falls between $1,293 and $1,478, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $75 and $448 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington to Sacramento?

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 Arlington, VA to Sacramento, CA

For larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Sacramento, California.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,847 and $4,137.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,771 - $3,213
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,847 - $4,137
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,600 - $5,473

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Arlington, Virginia, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,044.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $112 - $224 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 Arlington to Sacramento?

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: Arlington, VA vs Sacramento, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Sacramento, side by side with Arlington 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 Arlington, VA, to Sacramento, CA, 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 $2,244 - $11,141 on the 2,724-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,930 - $7,255, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,516 - $4,335. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $3,526 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 Sutter Health and SynGen.