Arlington, VA → Fredericksburg, TX · Cross-country move
About 1,616 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,140–$9,130, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,290 carriers on the Arlington side and 11 in Fredericksburg.
Fredericksburg sits about 1,616 miles west of Arlington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Texas that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $6,140 to $9,130 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 28 hours (4 driving days).
On the Arlington side there are 1,290 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (809 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Fredericksburg (4 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Fredericksburg.
Arlington has a population of about 240,000 and Fredericksburg about 11,000. Arlington is considerably denser (9,180 people per square mile versus 1,138), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,450 | $2,990 | $3,650 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,680 | $4,490 | $5,480 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,140 | $7,480 | $9,130 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,820 | $11,970 | $14,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,500 | $16,460 | $20,090 |
$2,260–$3,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,460–$3,620
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,140–$9,130
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Arlington, VA → Fredericksburg, TX. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Legal name: Maxmillian Sokoloff
Legal name: Fast Fietz Moving LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,450 to $3,650 for a studio, $3,680 to $5,480 for a one-bedroom, $6,140 to $9,130 for a two-bedroom, $9,820 to $14,610 for a three-bedroom and $13,500 to $20,090 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,616 road miles (1,370 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 28 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Virginia into Texas makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,260 to $3,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,460 to $3,620. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Arlington–Fredericksburg corridor.