Arlington, VA → Shreveport, LA · Long-distance move
About 1,220 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,120–$7,610, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,290 carriers on the Arlington side and 81 in Shreveport.
Shreveport sits about 1,220 miles west of Arlington, which makes this an interstate relocation from Virginia to Louisiana that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,120 to $7,610 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 21 h 44 min.
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 81 around Shreveport (46 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 Shreveport.
Arlington has a population of about 240,000 and Shreveport about 175,902. Arlington is considerably denser (9,180 people per square mile versus 1,740), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Virginia, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,070 | $3,740 | $4,570 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,120 | $6,240 | $7,610 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,190 | $9,980 | $12,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,260 | $13,730 | $16,750 |
$1,700–$2,410
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,110–$3,100
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,120–$7,610
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,050 to $3,050 for a studio, $3,070 to $4,570 for a one-bedroom, $5,120 to $7,610 for a two-bedroom, $8,190 to $12,180 for a three-bedroom and $11,260 to $16,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,220 road miles (1,034 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 21 h 44 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Louisiana 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 $1,700 to $2,410 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,110 to $3,100. 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–Shreveport corridor.