($132+) Arlington, VA to Harrisburg, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Harrisburg, PA

Full-service movers for the 120-mile relocation from Arlington, Virginia, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $571 and $3,879. 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 $403 - $2,688, 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 Harrisburg:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $571 - $2,513
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,032 - $3,076
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,425 - $3,879

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 Harrisburg.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Harrisburg, PA

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Harrisburg, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, the group most Pennsylvania 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.

How much do local movers cost in Arlington, VA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Arlington to Harrisburg with a local mover averages $1,083 - $3,229. For moves under 500 miles, local movers in Arlington, VA can be a smart choice. Many use hourly pricing models that may reduce your total compared to what a national carrier would charge, and tighter coverage areas often mean faster turnaround and more hands-on communication.

That said, licensing requirements still apply. Make sure any company you're considering is properly licensed for interstate moves for the route you need.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Harrisburg, PA

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, cost between $720 and $2,014. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Arlington typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $720 - $1,236
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $889 - $1,585
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,140 - $2,014

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $101 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $202 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Harrisburg, PA, 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 $941 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 Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

Renting a moving truck for the 120-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, costs between $132 and $274, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $51 - $59
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Harrisburg based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $132 - $211
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $133 - $249
• 4+ bedrooms: $162 - $274

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 $101 and $470.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $202.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $51 and $59 for the 120-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 $941 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 Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

If you're moving a larger household from Arlington, 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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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 $675 and $1,293.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $630 - $1,101
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $675 - $1,293
• 4+ bedrooms: $903 - $1,611

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $101 - $202 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Arlington, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $941.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Harrisburg?

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 Harrisburg, PA

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

Full-service movers on the 120-mile route from Arlington, VA, to Harrisburg, PA, run $571 - $3,879 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $720 - $2,014, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $132 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $1,032, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Valenti Mid-Atlantic Management LLC.