($856+) Arlington, VA to Houston, TX Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,405-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to Houston, Texas, with prices running from $2,144 - $9,497. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $412 - $2,744 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Arlington and Houston are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Arlington movers tend to run around $200 as a base rate plus $110/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,144 - $5,109
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,890 - $6,824
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,959 - $9,497

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 — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Houston, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Texas are typically members of the Southwest Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

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 Arlington, VA to Houston, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Houston, Texas, cost between $1,400 and $4,719. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Arlington typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,400 - $2,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,806 - $3,653
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,503 - $4,719

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Arlington, VA and Houston, TX. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $960 in Arlington, VA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $103 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $206 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

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 $901 - $2,405 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: $901 - $1,708
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $926 - $2,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,288 - $2,405

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

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Arlington, Virginia, to Houston, Texas. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,445 and $3,039.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,307
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,445 - $3,039
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,885 - $4,009

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 $103 - $206 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 $960.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Houston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

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.