($547+) Boston, MA to Columbus, OH Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Columbus, OH

Full-service movers for the 774-mile relocation from Boston, Massachusetts, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,775 and $8,205. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $381 - $2,540, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Boston typically charge a base rate around $340 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,775 - $4,399
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,347 - $5,881
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,834 - $8,205

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 Boston to Columbus.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Columbus, OH

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Columbus, 87% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Ohio Association of Movers, the group most Ohio movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Columbus, OH

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Columbus, Ohio, cost between $1,096 and $3,489. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Boston runs about $145/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,096 - $1,912
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,464 - $2,652
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,905 - $3,489

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $95 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $191 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Columbus, OH, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $889 in Boston, MA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Columbus?

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 Boston, MA to Columbus, OH

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 774 miles from Boston, Massachusetts, to Columbus, Ohio, running $542 - $1,557. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $313 - $357
• Daily insurance: $38/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Boston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $542 - $1,103
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $614 - $1,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $739 - $1,557

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $95 and $445.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $191.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $313 and $357 for the 774-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $889 for 2 movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Boston, MA to Columbus, OH

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Boston, Massachusetts, to Columbus, Ohio, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,148 and $2,255.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,739
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,600 - $2,995

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $889.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $95 and $191 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Columbus?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Columbus, OH

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Columbus, side by side with Boston 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.