Richardson, TX → Arlington, TX · Local move
About 36 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,160–$1,720, delivery in 0–1 days, 1,078 carriers on the Richardson side and 1,724 in Arlington.
Arlington sits about 36 miles southwest of Richardson, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a local move.
Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 1 h 8 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,160 and $1,720, before packing or storage.
On the Richardson side there are 1,078 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (453 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,724 around Arlington (721 interstate). For an in-state 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 Arlington.
Richardson has a population of about 118,542 and Arlington about 402,134. The two cities have comparable density (4,177 and 4,111 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $620 | $760 | $920 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $720 | $880 | $1,080 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,160 | $1,410 | $1,720 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,790 | $2,180 | $2,660 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,670 | $3,260 | $3,980 |
$190–$260
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,050–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,160–$1,720
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 $620 to $920 for a studio, $720 to $1,080 for a one-bedroom, $1,160 to $1,720 for a two-bedroom, $1,790 to $2,660 for a three-bedroom and $2,670 to $3,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 36 road miles (31 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 8 min.
For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.
No. Because both Richardson and Arlington are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $190 to $260 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,050 to $1,550. 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 Richardson–Arlington corridor.