($766+) Richmond, VA to Plano, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Richmond, VA to Plano, TX

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,277-mile move from Richmond, Virginia, to Plano, Texas, with prices running from $1,937 - $8,253. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $305 - $2,036 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Richmond and Plano are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Richmond movers tend to run around $360 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,937 - $4,810
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,442 - $6,094
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,550 - $8,253

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 Richmond to Plano.

Specialty moving services from Richmond, VA to Plano, TX

Specialty needs vary by market: 65% of Richmond movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Plano, 56% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Richmond to Plano?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Richmond, VA to Plano, TX

Moving containers from Richmond, Virginia, to Plano, Texas, cost between $1,217 and $4,278. 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 Richmond costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Richmond to Plano:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,217 - $2,452
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,683 - $3,420
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,127 - $4,278

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $76 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $153 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Plano, TX, 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 $713 in Richmond, 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 Richmond to Plano?

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 Richmond, VA to Plano, TX

Plan on $766 - $2,164 for a rental moving truck on the 1,277-mile route from Richmond, Virginia, to Plano, Texas. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $414 - $473
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Richmond daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Richmond to Plano based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $766 - $1,476
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $862 - $1,828
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,094 - $2,164

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $153 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 $66 and $331 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $414 - $473 in fuel for the 1,277-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $713 in Richmond, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Richmond to Plano?

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 Richmond, VA to Plano, 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 Richmond, Virginia, to Plano, 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. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,281 and $2,684.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,129 - $2,207
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,281 - $2,684
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,737 - $3,388

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 $76 - $153 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Richmond, Virginia, for about five hours typically runs $713.

What are the best freight companies from Richmond to Plano?

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.

Cost of living: Richmond, VA vs Plano, TX

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Plano, side by side with Richmond 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 Richmond, VA, to Plano, 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 $1,937 - $8,253 on the 1,277-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,217 - $4,278 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $766 - $2,164 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $2,442 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 Plano tend to point to favorable weather and ample economic opportunity, though terrible traffic and extreme weather come up as common complaints. Major employers in the area include Capital One Finance and DXC Technology.