($343+) Arlington, VA to Albany, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Albany, NY

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 368-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Albany, New York, with costs ranging from $965 - $6,062. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $414 - $2,760. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and Albany. 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 Albany:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $965 - $3,397
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,647 - $4,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,638 - $6,062

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 Albany.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Albany, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Albany, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New York, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Arlington, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Arlington to Albany with a local mover averages $1,582 - $4,216. Working with a local mover based in Arlington, VA often costs less than hiring a national carrier on routes under 500 miles. Shorter routes come with lower fuel overhead and simpler logistics, and local movers can offer more direct communication and quicker booking windows.

The tradeoff is that smaller companies may lack the infrastructure for longer hauls. Verify proper interstate licensing and relevant experience before signing anything.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Albany, NY

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Albany, New York, cost between $856 and $2,796. 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 Arlington runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $856 - $1,626
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,128 - $2,068
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,796

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $104 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $207 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Albany, NY, 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 $966 in Arlington, 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 Arlington to Albany?

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 Albany, NY

Renting a moving truck for the 368-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Albany, New York, costs between $343 and $863, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $162 - $185
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Albany based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $343 - $608
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $380 - $751
• 4+ bedrooms: $466 - $863

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 $104 and $483.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $207.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $162 and $185 for the 368-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 $966 for 2 movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Albany, NY

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 Albany, New York.

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 $884 and $1,637.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $825 - $1,394
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $884 - $1,637
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,135 - $2,236

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $104 - $207 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Arlington, Virginia, typically costs $966.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Albany?

1. 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.
2. 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.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs Albany, NY

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

How you handle your interstate move from Arlington, VA, to Albany, NY, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $965 - $6,062 on the 368-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $856 - $2,796 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $343 - $863 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $1,647 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include The Research Foundation for SUNY and Equinox.