McAllen, TX → Virginia Beach, VA · Cross-country move
About 1,762 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,370–$9,480, delivery in 5–10 days, 357 carriers on the McAllen side and 230 in Virginia Beach.
Moving from McAllen to Virginia Beach is a cross-country move of roughly 1,762 road miles, heading northeast from Texas to Virginia.
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 $6,370 to $9,480 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 31 hours (4 driving days).
On the McAllen side there are 357 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (213 of them authorized for interstate work), and 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.
McAllen has a population of about 150,640 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. The two cities have comparable density (2,283 and 1,878 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Virginia does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,550 | $3,110 | $3,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,660 | $5,690 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,370 | $7,770 | $9,480 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,190 | $12,430 | $15,170 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,020 | $17,090 | $20,850 |
$2,410–$3,400
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,590–$3,810
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,370–$9,480
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for McAllen, TX → Virginia Beach, VA. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,790 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,690 for a one-bedroom, $6,370 to $9,480 for a two-bedroom, $10,190 to $15,170 for a three-bedroom and $14,020 to $20,850 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,762 road miles (1,493 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 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 Texas into Virginia 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 $2,410 to $3,400 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,590 to $3,810. 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 McAllen–Virginia Beach corridor.