Moving from Virginia to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Salt Lake City 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 miVirginia Beach → Salt Lake City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,170+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 2,139 people moved from Virginia to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,098), and about 1,561 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Salt Lake City 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. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 2,139 people a year (±1,098), against about 1,561 (±754) from Utah to Virginia, so Utah gains about 578 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 15th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Newport News City | Salt Lake County | 142 ±150* |
| Fairfax County | Utah County | 109 ±73 |
| Fairfax County | Weber County | 99 ±129* |
| Arlington County | Salt Lake County | 85 ±48 |
| Virginia Beach City | Salt Lake County | 76 ±149* |
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 Salt Lake City, 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Utah
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 Virginia to Utah
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Provo | ~2,136 mi | 7–14 days | $9,612 – $12,816 | $11,054 – $14,738 |
| Arlington to Salt Lake City | ~2,144 mi | 7–14 days | $9,648 – $12,864 | $11,095 – $14,794 |
| Richmond to Provo | ~2,144 mi | 7–14 days | $9,648 – $12,864 | $11,095 – $14,794 |
| Arlington to Ogden | ~2,145 mi | 7–14 days | $9,653 – $12,870 | $11,100 – $14,801 |
| Richmond to Salt Lake City | ~2,154 mi | 7–14 days | $9,693 – $12,924 | $11,147 – $14,863 |
| Richmond to Ogden | ~2,157 mi | 7–14 days | $9,707 – $12,942 | $11,162 – $14,883 |
| Norfolk to Provo | ~2,230 mi | 7–14 days | $10,035 – $13,380 | $11,540 – $15,387 |
| Chesapeake to Provo | ~2,234 mi | 7–14 days | $10,053 – $13,404 | $11,561 – $15,415 |
| Norfolk to Salt Lake City | ~2,241 mi | 7–14 days | $10,085 – $13,446 | $11,597 – $15,463 |
| Chesapeake to Salt Lake City | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
| Norfolk to Ogden | ~2,245 mi | 7–14 days | $10,103 – $13,470 | $11,618 – $15,491 |
| Chesapeake to Ogden | ~2,249 mi | 7–14 days | $10,121 – $13,494 | $11,639 – $15,518 |
| Virginia Beach to Provo | ~2,250 mi | 7–14 days | $10,125 – $13,500 | $11,644 – $15,525 |
| Virginia Beach to Salt Lake City | ~2,260 mi | 7–14 days | $10,170 – $13,560 | $11,696 – $15,594 |
| Virginia Beach to Ogden | ~2,264 mi | 7–14 days | $10,188 – $13,584 | $11,716 – $15,622 |
| Richmond to Saint George | ~2,302 mi | 7–14 days | $10,359 – $13,812 | $11,913 – $15,884 |
| Arlington to Saint George | ~2,306 mi | 7–14 days | $10,377 – $13,836 | $11,934 – $15,911 |
| Norfolk to Saint George | ~2,385 mi | 7–14 days | $10,733 – $14,310 | $12,342 – $16,457 |
| Chesapeake to Saint George | ~2,387 mi | 7–14 days | $10,742 – $14,322 | $12,353 – $16,470 |
| Virginia Beach to Saint George | ~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 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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Salt Lake City, 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 Virginia and Utah, distances run from 2,136 to 2,404 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Utah take?
Virginia Beach to Salt Lake City 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 Virginia to Utah?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Utah 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 Utah?
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 Virginia to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 2,139 people (±1,098) moved from Virginia to Utah that year, against about 1,561 (±754) from Utah to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 15th-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.