($833+) Arlington, VA to McKinney, TX Movers

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

For the 1,308-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to McKinney, Texas, full-service movers cost between $2,043 and $8,160. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $430 - $2,864 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Arlington generally start around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,043 - $4,682
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,539 - $5,705
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,425 - $8,160

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 McKinney.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to McKinney, TX

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

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

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 McKinney, TX

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,240 and $4,499. 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 McKinney:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,240 - $2,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,631 - $3,187
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,146 - $4,499

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $107 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $215 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 $1,002 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 McKinney, TX, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

Renting a moving truck for the 1,308-mile move from Arlington, Virginia, to McKinney, Texas, costs between $833 and $2,154, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $596 - $681
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• 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 McKinney based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $833 - $1,500
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $892 - $1,875
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,122 - $2,154

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $215 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $93 and $465 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $596 - $681 in fuel for the 1,308-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,002 in Arlington, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 McKinney, TX

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 McKinney, Texas.

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 $1,371 and $2,629.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,207 - $2,142
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,371 - $2,629
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,807 - $3,422

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 $1,002.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $107 - $215 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 McKinney?

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 McKinney, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in McKinney, 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 1,308-mile route from Arlington, VA, to McKinney, TX, run $2,043 - $8,160 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,240 - $4,499, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $833 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,539, 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 Globe Life and SRS Distribution.