($1,706+) Arlington, VA to San Jose, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to San Jose, CA

Full-service movers for the 2,845-mile relocation from Arlington, Virginia, to San Jose, California, cost between $2,503 and $12,838. 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 $572 - $3,816, 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 Arlington typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,503 - $6,285
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,889 - $8,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,540 - $12,838

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 San Jose.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to San Jose, CA

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In San Jose, 81% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 San Jose, CA

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to San Jose, California, cost between $2,043 and $7,563. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to San Jose. If you go over that window, storage in Arlington adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,043 - $3,899
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,757 - $5,542
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,512 - $7,563

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 $1,336 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 $143 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $286 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 San Jose, CA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to San Jose?

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 San Jose, CA

Renting a moving truck for the 2,845-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to San Jose, California, costs between $1,624 and $4,511, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,727 - $1,974
• Daily insurance: $57/day
• Equipment rentals: $13 - $38
• 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 San Jose based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,624 - $3,022
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,688 - $3,978
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,202 - $4,511

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $286 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 $124 and $620 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,727 - $1,974 in fuel for the 2,845-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,336 in Arlington, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington to San Jose?

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 San Jose, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, to San Jose, California. 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 $1,717 and $4,478.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,802 - $3,368
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,141 - $4,478
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,868 - $6,353

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $143 and $286.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for roughly five hours typically average $1,336.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to San Jose?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs San Jose, CA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in San Jose, 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.