Moving from Virginia to Wyoming
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Cheyenne it is about 1,830 miles and 4 days on the road (about 33 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,714 to 1,927 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.
- ~1,830 miVirginia Beach → Cheyenne
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $8,235+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 88 people moved from Virginia to Wyoming in 2024 (Census estimate, ±147), and about 315 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Cheyenne it is about 1,830 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $8,235 – $10,980 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Wyoming
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 88 people a year (±147), against about 315 (±340) from Wyoming to Virginia, so Wyoming loses about 227 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 30th-largest of the 42 states sending people to Wyoming; Wyoming took in about 25,060 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake City | Weston County | 99 ±133* |
| Fairfax County | Laramie County | 56 ±91* |
| Spotsylvania County | Laramie County | 43 ±44* |
| York County | Laramie County | 21 ±36* |
| James City County | Park County | 18 ±51* |
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 Cheyenne, 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 Wyoming.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Wyoming
At about 1,830 miles, full-service movers should land around $8,235 – $10,980 for a two-bedroom home and $9,470 – $12,627 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,929 – $7,906; a freight trailer is $3,953 – $5,270.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,176 – $8,235 | $4,447 – $5,929 | $2,965 – $3,953 |
| 1 bedroom | $7,412 – $9,882 | $5,336 – $7,115 | $3,558 – $4,743 |
| 2 bedrooms | $8,235 – $10,980 | $5,929 – $7,906 | $3,953 – $5,270 |
| 3 bedrooms | $9,470 – $12,627 | $6,819 – $9,091 | $4,546 – $6,061 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,706 – $14,274 | $7,708 – $10,277 | $5,139 – $6,852 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $12,353 – $16,470 | $8,894 – $11,858 | $5,929 – $7,906 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,830 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 Wyoming
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 Cheyenne | ~1,714 mi | 7–14 days | $7,713 – $10,284 | $8,870 – $11,827 |
| Richmond to Cheyenne | ~1,724 mi | 7–14 days | $7,758 – $10,344 | $8,922 – $11,896 |
| Arlington to Casper | ~1,800 mi | 7–14 days | $8,100 – $10,800 | $9,315 – $12,420 |
| Norfolk to Cheyenne | ~1,811 mi | 7–14 days | $8,150 – $10,866 | $9,372 – $12,496 |
| Chesapeake to Cheyenne | ~1,815 mi | 7–14 days | $8,168 – $10,890 | $9,393 – $12,524 |
| Richmond to Casper | ~1,819 mi | 7–14 days | $8,186 – $10,914 | $9,413 – $12,551 |
| Virginia Beach to Cheyenne | ~1,830 mi | 7–14 days | $8,235 – $10,980 | $9,470 – $12,627 |
| Norfolk to Casper | ~1,908 mi | 7–14 days | $8,586 – $11,448 | $9,874 – $13,165 |
| Chesapeake to Casper | ~1,913 mi | 7–14 days | $8,609 – $11,478 | $9,900 – $13,200 |
| Virginia Beach to Casper | ~1,927 mi | 7–14 days | $8,672 – $11,562 | $9,972 – $13,296 |
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 Wyoming end, 24 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Wyoming, moving costs in Wyoming, or the reverse trip, Wyoming 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 Wyoming moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Wyoming?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Cheyenne, the distance is about 1,830 miles. From our model that is $8,235 – $10,980 for a two-bedroom home and $9,470 – $12,627 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,929 – $7,906 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,953 – $5,270. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Virginia and Wyoming, distances run from 1,714 to 1,927 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Wyoming take?
Virginia Beach to Cheyenne is 4 days on the road (about 33 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 Wyoming?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Wyoming 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 Wyoming?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,953 – $5,270 for a two-bedroom home over 1,830 miles against $8,235 – $10,980 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,929 – $7,906, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Virginia to Wyoming each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 88 people (±147) moved from Virginia to Wyoming that year, against about 315 (±340) from Wyoming to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 30th-largest source of new residents for Wyoming among the states.