Moving from Virginia to Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Wichita it is about 1,368 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,092 to 1,368 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.
- ~1,368 miVirginia Beach → Wichita
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,156+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 845 people moved from Virginia to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±524), and about 862 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Wichita it is about 1,368 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,156 – $8,208 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 845 people a year (±524), against about 862 (±802) from Kansas to Virginia, so Kansas loses about 17 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 21st-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County | Johnson County | 152 ±224* |
| Fairfax County | Leavenworth County | 148 ±166* |
| Chesapeake City | Riley County | 101 ±124* |
| Fairfax County | Douglas County | 101 ±104* |
| Chesterfield County | Pottawatomie County | 89 ±108* |
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.
Virginia Beach to Wichita, 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 Virginia and Kansas.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Kansas
At about 1,368 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,156 – $8,208 for a two-bedroom home and $7,079 – $9,439 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,432 – $5,910; a freight trailer is $2,955 – $3,940.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,617 – $6,156 | $3,324 – $4,432 | $2,216 – $2,955 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,540 – $7,387 | $3,989 – $5,319 | $2,659 – $3,546 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,156 – $8,208 | $4,432 – $5,910 | $2,955 – $3,940 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,079 – $9,439 | $5,097 – $6,796 | $3,398 – $4,531 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,003 – $10,670 | $5,762 – $7,683 | $3,841 – $5,122 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,234 – $12,312 | $6,648 – $8,865 | $4,432 – $5,910 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,368 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 Virginia to Kansas
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond to Kansas City | ~1,092 mi | 3–7 days | $4,914 – $6,552 | $5,651 – $7,535 |
| Richmond to Overland Park | ~1,096 mi | 3–7 days | $4,932 – $6,576 | $5,672 – $7,562 |
| Arlington to Kansas City | ~1,097 mi | 3–7 days | $4,937 – $6,582 | $5,677 – $7,569 |
| Arlington to Overland Park | ~1,101 mi | 3–7 days | $4,955 – $6,606 | $5,698 – $7,597 |
| Norfolk to Kansas City | ~1,177 mi | 3–7 days | $5,297 – $7,062 | $6,091 – $8,121 |
| Chesapeake to Kansas City | ~1,179 mi | 3–7 days | $5,306 – $7,074 | $6,101 – $8,135 |
| Norfolk to Overland Park | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| Chesapeake to Overland Park | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Virginia Beach to Kansas City | ~1,196 mi | 3–7 days | $5,382 – $7,176 | $6,189 – $8,252 |
| Virginia Beach to Overland Park | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Richmond to Wichita | ~1,268 mi | 7–14 days | $5,706 – $7,608 | $6,562 – $8,749 |
| Arlington to Wichita | ~1,281 mi | 7–14 days | $5,765 – $7,686 | $6,629 – $8,839 |
| Norfolk to Wichita | ~1,348 mi | 7–14 days | $6,066 – $8,088 | $6,976 – $9,301 |
| Chesapeake to Wichita | ~1,350 mi | 7–14 days | $6,075 – $8,100 | $6,986 – $9,315 |
| Virginia Beach to Wichita | ~1,368 mi | 7–14 days | $6,156 – $8,208 | $7,079 – $9,439 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia directory ranks them. At the Kansas end, 89 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kansas, moving costs in Kansas, or the reverse trip, Kansas to Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Wichita, the distance is about 1,368 miles. From our model that is $6,156 – $8,208 for a two-bedroom home and $7,079 – $9,439 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,432 – $5,910 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,955 – $3,940. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Virginia and Kansas, distances run from 1,092 to 1,368 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Kansas take?
Virginia Beach to Wichita is 3 days on the road (about 25 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 Virginia to Kansas?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Kansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,955 – $3,940 for a two-bedroom home over 1,368 miles against $6,156 – $8,208 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,432 – $5,910, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 845 people (±524) moved from Virginia to Kansas that year, against about 862 (±802) from Kansas to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 21st-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.