Moving from Utah to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Virginia Beach it is about 2,260 miles and 5 days on the road (about 41 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,136 to 2,404 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.
- ~2,260 miSalt Lake City → Virginia Beach
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,170+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,561 people moved from Utah to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±754), and about 2,139 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Virginia Beach it is about 2,260 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,170 – $13,560 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,561 people a year (±754), against about 2,139 (±1,098) from Virginia to Utah, so Virginia loses about 578 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 32nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Davis County | Prince William County | 175 ±240* |
| Utah County | Fairfax County | 171 ±99 |
| Salt Lake County | Fairfax County | 166 ±128 |
| Utah County | Lynchburg City | 147 ±238* |
| Utah County | Alexandria City | 117 ±152* |
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.
Salt Lake City 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 Utah and Virginia.
Cost of moving from Utah to Virginia
At about 2,260 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,170 – $13,560 for a two-bedroom home and $11,696 – $15,594 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,322 – $9,763; a freight trailer is $4,882 – $6,509.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,628 – $10,170 | $5,492 – $7,322 | $3,661 – $4,882 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,153 – $12,204 | $6,590 – $8,787 | $4,393 – $5,858 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,170 – $13,560 | $7,322 – $9,763 | $4,882 – $6,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,696 – $15,594 | $8,421 – $11,228 | $5,614 – $7,485 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,221 – $17,628 | $9,519 – $12,692 | $6,346 – $8,461 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,255 – $20,340 | $10,984 – $14,645 | $7,322 – $9,763 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,260 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 Utah to Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo to Arlington | ~2,136 mi | 7–14 days | $9,612 – $12,816 | $11,054 – $14,738 |
| Provo to Richmond | ~2,144 mi | 7–14 days | $9,648 – $12,864 | $11,095 – $14,794 |
| Salt Lake City to Arlington | ~2,144 mi | 7–14 days | $9,648 – $12,864 | $11,095 – $14,794 |
| Ogden to Arlington | ~2,145 mi | 7–14 days | $9,653 – $12,870 | $11,100 – $14,801 |
| Salt Lake City to Richmond | ~2,154 mi | 7–14 days | $9,693 – $12,924 | $11,147 – $14,863 |
| Ogden to Richmond | ~2,157 mi | 7–14 days | $9,707 – $12,942 | $11,162 – $14,883 |
| Provo to Norfolk | ~2,230 mi | 7–14 days | $10,035 – $13,380 | $11,540 – $15,387 |
| Provo to Chesapeake | ~2,234 mi | 7–14 days | $10,053 – $13,404 | $11,561 – $15,415 |
| Salt Lake City to Norfolk | ~2,241 mi | 7–14 days | $10,085 – $13,446 | $11,597 – $15,463 |
| Ogden to Norfolk | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
| Salt Lake City to Chesapeake | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
| Ogden to Chesapeake | ~2,249 mi | 7–14 days | $10,121 – $13,494 | $11,639 – $15,518 |
| Provo to Virginia Beach | ~2,250 mi | 7–14 days | $10,125 – $13,500 | $11,644 – $15,525 |
| Salt Lake City to Virginia Beach | ~2,260 mi | 7–14 days | $10,170 – $13,560 | $11,696 – $15,594 |
| Ogden to Virginia Beach | ~2,264 mi | 7–14 days | $10,188 – $13,584 | $11,716 – $15,622 |
| Saint George to Richmond | ~2,302 mi | 7–14 days | $10,359 – $13,812 | $11,913 – $15,884 |
| Saint George to Arlington | ~2,306 mi | 7–14 days | $10,377 – $13,836 | $11,934 – $15,911 |
| Saint George to Norfolk | ~2,385 mi | 7–14 days | $10,733 – $14,310 | $12,342 – $16,457 |
| Saint George to Chesapeake | ~2,387 mi | 7–14 days | $10,742 – $14,322 | $12,353 – $16,470 |
| Saint George to Virginia Beach | ~2,404 mi | 7–14 days | $10,818 – $14,424 | $12,441 – $16,588 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah 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 Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 2,260 miles. From our model that is $10,170 – $13,560 for a two-bedroom home and $11,696 – $15,594 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,322 – $9,763 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,882 – $6,509. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Utah and Virginia, distances run from 2,136 to 2,404 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Virginia take?
Salt Lake City to Virginia Beach is 5 days on the road (about 41 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Utah to Virginia?
Yes. A move from Utah into Virginia is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,882 – $6,509 for a two-bedroom home over 2,260 miles against $10,170 – $13,560 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,322 – $9,763, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Utah to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,561 people (±754) moved from Utah to Virginia that year, against about 2,139 (±1,098) from Virginia to Utah. That makes Utah the 32nd-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.