($446+) Pittsburgh, PA to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Boston, MA

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 571-mile move from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Boston, Massachusetts, with costs ranging from $1,259 - $8,336. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $347 - $2,312. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Pittsburgh and Boston. Local movers in Pittsburgh typically start around $185 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Pittsburgh to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,259 - $3,817
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,023 - $5,233
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,864 - $8,336

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Pittsburgh to Boston.

Specialty moving services from Pittsburgh, PA to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 73% of Pittsburgh movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Pittsburgh to Boston?

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Massachusetts Movers Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,056 and $3,093. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Pittsburgh typically costs about $90/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Pittsburgh to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,056 - $1,755
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,250 - $2,601
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,823 - $3,093

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $87 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $173 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $809 in Pittsburgh, PA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Boston, MA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Pittsburgh to Boston?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Boston, MA

A rental truck for this 571-mile move from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Boston, Massachusetts, costs between $474 and $1,237. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $210 - $240
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Pittsburgh daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Pittsburgh to Boston based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $474 - $813
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $516 - $965
• 4+ bedrooms: $612 - $1,237

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $173 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $75 and $376 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $210 - $240 in fuel for the 571-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $809 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Pittsburgh to Boston?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Pittsburgh, PA to Boston, MA

If you're moving a larger household from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Boston, Massachusetts.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,074 and $2,000.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Pittsburgh to Boston:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $923 - $1,628
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,074 - $2,000
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,348 - $2,735

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $87 - $173 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for about five hours typically runs $809.

What are the best freight companies from Pittsburgh to Boston?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Pitt Ohio (4.5/5 stars): Pitt Ohio is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Pittsburgh, PA vs Boston, MA

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Boston, side by side with Pittsburgh on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.