Last updated 2026-06-12 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
A long-distance move usually runs $2,500 to $10,000, priced on the weight of your stuff and the miles it travels.
Typical cost: $2,500-$10,000
1-bedroom, full-service: $2,500-$5,000
2-bedroom, full-service: $3,500-$7,000
3 to 4-bedroom, full-service: $5,000-$12,000
Moving container alternative: $1,500-$6,000
Valuation or insurance: $100-$600
Long-distance moves cross state lines and switch to weight-and-mileage pricing. This page explains how that works and gives ranges by home size so you can budget realistically.