Service Transfer INC
- USDOT
- 139659
- MC
- 135652
- Based in
- Chesapeake, VA 23324 (14 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 240 trucks, 217 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Virginia Beach, VA → Suffolk, VA · Local move
About 40 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,260–$1,880, delivery in 0–1 days, 230 carriers on the Virginia Beach side and 101 in Suffolk.
Suffolk sits about 40 miles west of Virginia Beach, 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 15 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,260 and $1,880, before packing or storage.
On the Virginia Beach side there are 230 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (147 of them authorized for interstate work), and 101 around Suffolk (62 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 Suffolk.
Virginia Beach has a population of about 453,737 and Suffolk about 104,699. Virginia Beach is considerably denser (1,878 people per square mile versus 236), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $680 | $830 | $1,010 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $790 | $960 | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,940 | $2,370 | $2,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,900 | $3,530 | $4,310 |
$190–$270
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,060–$1,550
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,260–$1,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Virginia Beach, VA → Suffolk, 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 $680 to $1,010 for a studio, $790 to $1,180 for a one-bedroom, $1,260 to $1,880 for a two-bedroom, $1,940 to $2,890 for a three-bedroom and $2,900 to $4,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 40 road miles (34 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 1 h 15 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 Virginia Beach and Suffolk are in Virginia, 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 $270 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,060 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 Virginia Beach–Suffolk corridor.