($587+) Richmond, VA to Jackson, MS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Jackson, MS

Hiring full-service movers from Richmond, Virginia, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $1,795 and $7,518. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 913-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $262 - $1,748, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Richmond and Jackson. For a rough baseline, movers based in Richmond tend to start around $360 plus $100/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,795 - $4,269
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,302 - $5,598
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,731 - $7,518

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 Richmond to Jackson.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Jackson, MS

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Jackson, 82% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to Jackson?

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 Richmond, VA to Jackson, MS

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Jackson, Mississippi, cost between $1,163 and $3,511. 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 Richmond runs about $100/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to Jackson:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $2,111
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,439 - $2,679
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,955 - $3,511

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $66 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $131 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jackson, MS, 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 $612 in Richmond, 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.

What are the best moving containers Richmond to Jackson?

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 Richmond, VA to Jackson, MS

A rental truck for this 913-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Jackson, Mississippi, costs between $587 and $1,686. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $254 - $290
• Daily insurance: $26/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $17
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to Jackson based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $587 - $1,156
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $654 - $1,360
• 4+ bedrooms: $845 - $1,686

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $66 and $306.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $131.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $254 and $290 for the 913-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $612 for 2 movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to Jackson?

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 Richmond, VA to Jackson, MS

If you're moving a larger household from Richmond, Virginia, 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 Jackson, Mississippi.

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 $1,128 and $2,256.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $967 - $1,919
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,128 - $2,256
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,534 - $3,105

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $612.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $66 and $131 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Jackson?

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: Richmond, VA vs Jackson, MS

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Jackson, side by side with Richmond 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

The 913-mile move from Richmond, VA, to Jackson, MS, costs between $1,795 and $7,518 with full-service movers, $1,163 - $3,511 with a moving container, and $587 - $1,686 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,302 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Newk's Eatery and Cal-Maine Foods.