Washington Movers: Compare 341 Moving Companies in Washington, DC

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Washington moving companies at a glance

We found 341 moving companies in Washington and its suburbs that are registered with FMCSA to carry household goods, have updated their registration in the last three years and run at least one truck. Together they report 1,673 trucks.

277 hold active interstate household-goods authority, so they can legally carry a move to another state.
54 are registered for moves within District of Columbia only.
155 have been on the USDOT register for 10 years or more. The median is 9 years. The longest-registered, Interstate Van Lines INC, was added in 1974.
70 run five or more trucks. Larger fleets usually have more scheduling flexibility, but size alone says nothing about quality.

Where they're based: Rockville (32), Gaithersburg (23), Sterling (22), Springfield (21), Alexandria (21), Woodbridge (16), Silver Spring (15), Hyattsville (14), Fairfax (13), Manassas (9).

How companies are listed

Listings come from the FMCSA Company Census File, the federal register of companies with a USDOT number (data as of 2026-11-15). We include active registrations that list household goods as cargo, have a moving-related business name, a registration updated within three years, and at least one truck. Order is by fleet size by default. We don't accept payment for placement on this list. If we ever show sponsored companies, they will be clearly labelled. A listing is not an endorsement, and the register doesn't include customer reviews or prices. Report an error or request a correction.

How to choose a moving company in Washington

Moving to another state? Use the Interstate filter above and check the company's FMCSA record.
Moving within District of Columbia? Check the state license too. See below.
Get at least three written estimates after a video or in-home survey.
Compare valuation coverage, the type of estimate and the delivery window, not just the price.
Avoid companies that ask for a large deposit or quote without seeing your belongings. Scam red flags.

Licensing: checking a Washington mover

Rules for moves that stay within District of Columbia vary. Some states license or register household-goods movers through their transportation department or public utilities commission, while others don't. Ask the mover for any District of Columbia license or registration number and check it with the issuing agency, or ask the District of Columbia attorney general's consumer protection office. For moves to or from another state, the mover must be registered with FMCSA and hold interstate household-goods authority.

For a move to another state, check the USDOT number on FMCSA. Step-by-step guide.

What movers cost in Washington

A local 2-bedroom move within Washington often falls roughly in the $950–$2,250 range, depending on access, stairs and hours. Longer moves are priced by weight and distance:

To	Approx. road distance	Move type	Rough range, 2-bedroom
New York, NY	~244 mi	Interstate	$1,800 – $3,150	Get quotes
Charlotte, NC	~390 mi	Interstate	$2,000 – $3,600	Get quotes
Boston, MA	~463 mi	Interstate	$2,150 – $3,800	Get quotes
Los Angeles, CA	~2,712 mi	Interstate	$5,850 – $10,250	Get quotes
Miami, FL	~1,094 mi	Interstate	$3,200 – $5,600	Get quotes
Dallas, TX	~1,394 mi	Interstate	$3,700 – $6,450	Get quotes

Distances are approximate. Ranges are rough planning figures for an off-peak 2-bedroom move without packing, not quotes. How we estimate.

Moving services in Washington

Local Movers · Long Distance Movers · Interstate Movers · Apartment Movers · Office & Commercial Movers · Packing Services · Storage and Moving · Last-Minute & Same-Day Movers

Nearby areas

We also take requests from Rockville, Gaithersburg, Sterling, Springfield, Alexandria, Woodbridge and the rest of the Washington area.

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Frequently asked questions

How many moving companies are there in Washington?

Our directory lists 341 companies based in the Washington area that are registered with FMCSA for household goods, with a current registration and at least one truck (FMCSA data as of 2026-11-15). 277 of them hold active interstate authority.

How do I know if a Washington mover is legitimate?

Look it up by USDOT number on FMCSA. Each listing above links to its FMCSA record. For moves within District of Columbia, also check the state license. Get a written estimate and avoid large upfront deposits.

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