Moving from Virginia to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Providence it is about 491 miles and about 9 hours; the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 414 to 514 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.
- ~491 miVirginia Beach → Providence
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $2,210+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 565 people moved from Virginia to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±389), and about 728 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Providence it is about 491 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $2,210 – $2,946 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 565 people a year (±389), against about 728 (±569) from Rhode Island to Virginia, so Rhode Island loses about 163 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 14th-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach City | Newport County | 218 ±196 |
| Fairfax City | Washington County | 128 ±116 |
| Fredericksburg City | Newport County | 78 ±100* |
| Arlington County | Providence County | 69 ±109* |
| Norfolk City | Newport County | 55 ±64* |
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 Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Rhode Island
At about 491 miles, full-service movers should land around $2,210 – $2,946 for a two-bedroom home and $2,541 – $3,388 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $1,591 – $2,121; a freight trailer is $1,061 – $1,414.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,657 – $2,210 | $1,193 – $1,591 | $795 – $1,061 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,989 – $2,651 | $1,432 – $1,909 | $955 – $1,273 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,210 – $2,946 | $1,591 – $2,121 | $1,061 – $1,414 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,541 – $3,388 | $1,829 – $2,439 | $1,220 – $1,626 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,872 – $3,830 | $2,068 – $2,757 | $1,379 – $1,838 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $3,314 – $4,419 | $2,386 – $3,182 | $1,591 – $2,121 |
Transport only, for an estimated 491 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 Rhode Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Warwick | ~414 mi | 3–7 days | $1,863 – $2,484 | $2,142 – $2,857 |
| Arlington to Providence | ~422 mi | 3–7 days | $1,899 – $2,532 | $2,184 – $2,912 |
| Virginia Beach to Warwick | ~482 mi | 3–7 days | $2,169 – $2,892 | $2,494 – $3,326 |
| Virginia Beach to Providence | ~491 mi | 3–7 days | $2,210 – $2,946 | $2,541 – $3,388 |
| Norfolk to Warwick | ~493 mi | 3–7 days | $2,219 – $2,958 | $2,551 – $3,402 |
| Richmond to Warwick | ~500 mi | 3–7 days | $2,250 – $3,000 | $2,588 – $3,450 |
| Norfolk to Providence | ~503 mi | 3–7 days | $2,264 – $3,018 | $2,603 – $3,471 |
| Chesapeake to Warwick | ~505 mi | 3–7 days | $2,273 – $3,030 | $2,613 – $3,485 |
| Richmond to Providence | ~508 mi | 3–7 days | $2,286 – $3,048 | $2,629 – $3,505 |
| Chesapeake to Providence | ~514 mi | 3–7 days | $2,313 – $3,084 | $2,660 – $3,547 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Providence, the distance is about 491 miles. From our model that is $2,210 – $2,946 for a two-bedroom home and $2,541 – $3,388 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $1,591 – $2,121 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,061 – $1,414. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Virginia and Rhode Island, distances run from 414 to 514 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Rhode Island take?
Virginia Beach to Providence is about 9 hours. 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 Virginia to Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,061 – $1,414 for a two-bedroom home over 491 miles against $2,210 – $2,946 with full-service movers. A container, about $1,591 – $2,121, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 565 people (±389) moved from Virginia to Rhode Island that year, against about 728 (±569) from Rhode Island to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 14th-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.