($860+) Arlington, VA to Houston, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Houston, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,405-mile relocation from Arlington, Virginia, to Houston, Texas, cost between $2,005 and $8,202. 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 $412 - $2,744, 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 Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,005 - $4,830
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,705 - $5,955
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,497 - $8,202

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 Houston.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Houston, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Houston, 54% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Southwest Movers Association, the group most Texas 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 Houston, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,363 and $4,644. 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 Houston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,363 - $2,547
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,655 - $3,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,460 - $4,644

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $103 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $206 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $960 in Arlington, VA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Houston, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Houston?

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 Houston, TX

Truck rentals from Arlington, Virginia, to Houston, Texas, range from $860 - $2,439 for the 1,405-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $613 - $701
• Daily insurance: $41/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $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 Houston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $860 - $1,712
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $893 - $1,958
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,206 - $2,439

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 $103 and $480.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $206.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $613 and $701 for the 1,405-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 $960 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 Houston?

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 Houston, TX

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 Houston, Texas.

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 $1,407 and $2,762.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,167 - $2,247
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,407 - $2,762
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,874 - $3,752

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 $960.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $103 - $206 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 Houston?

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.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs Houston, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Houston, 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 Houston, TX, 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 $2,005 - $8,202 on the 1,405-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,363 - $4,644 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $860 - $2,439 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,705 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Beyond the move itself, people who've relocated to Houston tend to point to bountiful arts and recreational activities and ample economic opportunity, though tropical storms and heat and humidity come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include H-E-B and Houston Methodist.