Moving from Alabama to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Virginia Beach it is about 761 miles and 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 637 to 979 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~761 miBirmingham → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,425+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 3,719 people moved from Alabama to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,903), and about 5,056 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Virginia Beach it is about 761 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,425 – $4,566 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,719 people a year (±1,903), against about 5,056 (±2,688) from Virginia to Alabama, so Virginia loses about 1,337 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 19th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee County | Chesterfield County | 258 ±331* |
| Jefferson County | Fairfax County | 177 ±259* |
| Marion County | Norfolk City | 109 ±168* |
| Mobile County | Hampton City | 97 ±154* |
| Lauderdale County | Greene County | 88 ±134* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Virginia Beach, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Virginia.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Virginia
At about 761 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,425 – $4,566 for a two-bedroom home and $3,938 – $5,251 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,466 – $3,288; a freight trailer is $1,644 – $2,192.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,568 – $3,425 | $1,849 – $2,466 | $1,233 – $1,644 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,082 – $4,109 | $2,219 – $2,959 | $1,479 – $1,973 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,425 – $4,566 | $2,466 – $3,288 | $1,644 – $2,192 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,938 – $5,251 | $2,835 – $3,781 | $1,890 – $2,520 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,452 – $5,936 | $3,205 – $4,274 | $2,137 – $2,849 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,137 – $6,849 | $3,698 – $4,931 | $2,466 – $3,288 |
Transport only, for an estimated 761 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Richmond | ~637 mi | 3–7 days | $2,867 – $3,822 | $3,296 – $4,395 |
| Huntsville to Chesapeake | ~691 mi | 3–7 days | $3,110 – $4,146 | $3,576 – $4,768 |
| Birmingham to Richmond | ~694 mi | 3–7 days | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| Huntsville to Norfolk | ~694 mi | 3–7 days | $3,123 – $4,164 | $3,591 – $4,789 |
| Huntsville to Arlington | ~697 mi | 3–7 days | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
| Huntsville to Virginia Beach | ~714 mi | 3–7 days | $3,213 – $4,284 | $3,695 – $4,927 |
| Montgomery to Richmond | ~718 mi | 3–7 days | $3,231 – $4,308 | $3,716 – $4,954 |
| Birmingham to Chesapeake | ~737 mi | 3–7 days | $3,317 – $4,422 | $3,814 – $5,085 |
| Birmingham to Norfolk | ~742 mi | 3–7 days | $3,339 – $4,452 | $3,840 – $5,120 |
| Montgomery to Chesapeake | ~749 mi | 3–7 days | $3,371 – $4,494 | $3,876 – $5,168 |
| Montgomery to Norfolk | ~755 mi | 3–7 days | $3,398 – $4,530 | $3,907 – $5,209 |
| Birmingham to Virginia Beach | ~761 mi | 3–7 days | $3,425 – $4,566 | $3,938 – $5,251 |
| Birmingham to Arlington | ~764 mi | 3–7 days | $3,438 – $4,584 | $3,954 – $5,272 |
| Montgomery to Virginia Beach | ~773 mi | 3–7 days | $3,479 – $4,638 | $4,000 – $5,334 |
| Montgomery to Arlington | ~798 mi | 3–7 days | $3,591 – $4,788 | $4,130 – $5,506 |
| Mobile to Richmond | ~896 mi | 3–7 days | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
| Mobile to Chesapeake | ~922 mi | 3–7 days | $4,149 – $5,532 | $4,771 – $6,362 |
| Mobile to Norfolk | ~929 mi | 3–7 days | $4,181 – $5,574 | $4,808 – $6,410 |
| Mobile to Virginia Beach | ~947 mi | 3–7 days | $4,262 – $5,682 | $4,901 – $6,534 |
| Mobile to Arlington | ~979 mi | 3–7 days | $4,406 – $5,874 | $5,066 – $6,755 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 761 miles. From our model that is $3,425 – $4,566 for a two-bedroom home and $3,938 – $5,251 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,466 – $3,288 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,644 – $2,192. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Alabama and Virginia, distances run from 637 to 979 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Virginia take?
Birmingham to Virginia Beach is 2 days on the road (about 14 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Virginia?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,644 – $2,192 for a two-bedroom home over 761 miles against $3,425 – $4,566 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,466 – $3,288, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,719 people (±1,903) moved from Alabama to Virginia that year, against about 5,056 (±2,688) from Virginia to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 19th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.