Moving from Missouri to 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 (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.
- ~916 miSaint Louis → Virginia Beach
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $4,122+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 3,136 people moved from Missouri to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,159), and about 1,238 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Virginia Beach it is about 916 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $4,122 – $5,496 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,136 people a year (±1,159), against about 1,238 (±659) from Virginia to Missouri, so Virginia gains about 1,898 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 23rd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | Virginia Beach City | 158 ±119 |
| Pulaski County | Fairfax County | 142 ±85 |
| Jackson County | Henrico County | 141 ±214* |
| Boone County | Montgomery County | 121 ±162* |
| Franklin County | Fairfax County | 93 ±115* |
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.
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. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| 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.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
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. A move from Missouri into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
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, about $2,968 – $3,957, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,136 people (±1,159) moved from Missouri to Virginia that year, against about 1,238 (±659) from Virginia to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 23rd-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.