District of Columbia · 693,645 residents
1,904 FMCSA-registered movers serving Washington, DC — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
Washington, District of Columbia is home to about 693,645 people across 61.1 square miles, and its moving market is served by 1,904 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within roughly 45 miles of downtown.
Local moves inside Washington are quoted by the hour: expect around $160 per hour for two movers and a truck, $215 for three, and $270 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 1,206 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 1,089 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is plentiful.
Washington is a dense city (11,286 people per square mile), which shapes how moves work: parking permits, elevator reservations, narrow streets and walk-ups add time, and many companies quote a shuttle or long-carry fee when a truck cannot park at the door.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $670 | $810 | $990 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $800 | $970 | $1,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,940 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,120 | $3,800 | $4,640 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,500 | $1,830 | $2,230 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,820 | $2,210 | $2,700 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,690 | $4,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,840 | $5,900 | $7,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $6,660 | $8,120 | $9,910 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,260 | $2,750 | $3,360 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,380 | $4,130 | $5,030 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,640 | $6,880 | $8,390 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,020 | $11,000 | $13,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,410 | $15,130 | $18,460 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,630 | $4,430 | $5,400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,450 | $6,640 | $8,100 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,080 | $11,070 | $13,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,530 | $17,710 | $21,610 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,970 | $24,360 | $29,720 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
1,904 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Ritter Transport INC
Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC
Legal name: Michael Dancy
Legal name: Mpas Moving Springfield LLC
Legal name: Metropolitan Moving & Storage LLC
Legal name: I M S INC
Legal name: Mic'S Moving LLC
Legal name: Agurcia Transportation INC
Legal name: Boxstar Moving Services LLC
Legal name: Alpha Team Sp LLC
Legal name: Roadway Van Lines INC
Legal name: Integrated Moving Systems INC
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1,089 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 1,206 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Washington run $3,380–$5,030 for a one-bedroom and $9,020–$13,430 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Washington typically charge about $160 to $270 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $670 to $990, a two-bedroom $1,300 to $1,940 and a four-bedroom $3,120 to $4,640.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $5,640 to $8,390 and a three-bedroom $9,020 to $13,430. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 1,904 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Washington, of which 1,206 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.