($1,126+) Arlington, VA to McAllen, TX Movers

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

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,751-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to McAllen, Texas, with costs ranging from $2,193 - $10,313. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $386 - $2,576. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Arlington and McAllen. 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 McAllen:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,193 - $5,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,262 - $6,612
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,902 - $10,313

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 McAllen.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to McAllen, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 94% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McAllen, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to McAllen, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to McAllen, Texas, cost between $1,481 and $5,417. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to McAllen. If you go over that window, storage in Arlington adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,481 - $3,029
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,953 - $4,322
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,750 - $5,417

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Arlington, VA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $902, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $97 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $193 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Arlington, VA, and McAllen, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,751 miles from Arlington, Virginia, to McAllen, Texas, running $1,039 - $3,093. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $718 - $820
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 McAllen based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,039 - $2,061
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,125 - $2,379
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,418 - $3,093

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $193 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Arlington, Virginia, usually costs about $902 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,751-mile drive falls between $718 and $820, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $64 and $386 to your total.

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

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 McAllen, TX

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Arlington, Virginia, to McAllen, Texas, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,594 and $3,293.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,388 - $2,621
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,594 - $3,293
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,134 - $4,245

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 $97 - $193 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 $902.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to McAllen?

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 McAllen, TX

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