Moving from Missourito Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Virginia Beach it is about 916 miles and 2 days on the road (about 17 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 813 to 1,193 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Virginia.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Virginia
At about 916 miles, full-service movers should land around $4,122 – $5,496 for a two-bedroom home and $4,740 – $6,320 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,968 – $3,957; a freight trailer is $1,979 – $2,638.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,092 – $4,122 | $2,226 – $2,968 | $1,484 – $1,979 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,710 – $4,946 | $2,671 – $3,561 | $1,781 – $2,374 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,122 – $5,496 | $2,968 – $3,957 | $1,979 – $2,638 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,740 – $6,320 | $3,413 – $4,551 | $2,275 – $3,034 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,359 – $7,145 | $3,858 – $5,144 | $2,572 – $3,430 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,183 – $8,244 | $4,452 – $5,936 | $2,968 – $3,957 |
Transport only, for an estimated 916 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 Missouri to Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 10 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis to Richmond | ~813 mi | 3–7 days | $3,659 – $4,878 | $4,207 – $5,610 |
| Saint Louis to Arlington | ~823 mi | 3–7 days | $3,704 – $4,938 | $4,259 – $5,679 |
| Saint Louis to Norfolk | ~896 mi | 3–7 days | $4,032 – $5,376 | $4,637 – $6,182 |
| Saint Louis to Chesapeake | ~899 mi | 3–7 days | $4,046 – $5,394 | $4,652 – $6,203 |
| Saint Louis to Virginia Beach | ~916 mi | 3–7 days | $4,122 – $5,496 | $4,740 – $6,320 |
| Columbia to Richmond | ~948 mi | 3–7 days | $4,266 – $5,688 | $4,906 – $6,541 |
| Columbia to Arlington | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Springfield to Richmond | ~1,014 mi | 3–7 days | $4,563 – $6,084 | $5,247 – $6,997 |
| Columbia to Norfolk | ~1,032 mi | 3–7 days | $4,644 – $6,192 | $5,341 – $7,121 |
| Columbia to Chesapeake | ~1,035 mi | 3–7 days | $4,658 – $6,210 | $5,356 – $7,142 |
| Springfield to Arlington | ~1,035 mi | 3–7 days | $4,658 – $6,210 | $5,356 – $7,142 |
| Columbia to Virginia Beach | ~1,052 mi | 3–7 days | $4,734 – $6,312 | $5,444 – $7,259 |
| Kansas City to Richmond | ~1,089 mi | 3–7 days | $4,901 – $6,534 | $5,636 – $7,514 |
| Springfield to Norfolk | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Springfield to Chesapeake | ~1,093 mi | 3–7 days | $4,919 – $6,558 | $5,656 – $7,542 |
| Kansas City to Arlington | ~1,094 mi | 3–7 days | $4,923 – $6,564 | $5,661 – $7,549 |
| Springfield to Virginia Beach | ~1,113 mi | 3–7 days | $5,009 – $6,678 | $5,760 – $7,680 |
| Kansas City to Norfolk | ~1,173 mi | 3–7 days | $5,279 – $7,038 | $6,070 – $8,094 |
| Kansas City to Chesapeake | ~1,176 mi | 3–7 days | $5,292 – $7,056 | $6,086 – $8,114 |
| Kansas City to Virginia Beach | ~1,193 mi | 3–7 days | $5,369 – $7,158 | $6,174 – $8,232 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 916 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Missouri
245 household-goods carriers in Missouri are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- United Van Lines, Fenton · USDOT 77949 · 4731 trucks
- Day Transfer Company Inc, Cape Girardeau · USDOT 2441154 · 80 trucks
- Carlyle Van Lines Inc, Warrensburg · USDOT 279780 · 62 trucks
- Aero Mayflower Transit Company, Earth City · USDOT 73351 · 42 trucks
- Cord Moving And Storage Company, Earth City · USDOT 181102 · 35 trucks
At the Virginia end
416 household-goods carriers are based in Virginia — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Virginia Beach runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $4,122 – $5,496 | $5,153 – $6,870 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,740 – $6,320 | $5,925 – $7,900 |
Transit is 3 to 7 days. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 916 miles. From our model that is $4,122 – $5,496 for a two-bedroom home and $4,740 – $6,320 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,968 – $3,957 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,979 – $2,638. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Missouri and Virginia, distances run from 813 to 1,193 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Virginia take?
Saint Louis to Virginia Beach is 2 days on the road (about 17 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 Missouri to Virginia?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Missouri into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,979 – $2,638 for a two-bedroom home over 916 miles against $4,122 – $5,496 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $5,925 – $7,900 rather than $4,740 – $6,320.