($824+) Philadelphia, PA to Wichita, KS Movers

Full-service moving costs from Philadelphia, PA to Wichita, KS

Full-service movers for the 1,318-mile relocation from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $2,233 and $9,278. 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 $287 - $1,912, 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 Philadelphia typically charge a base rate around $282 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,233 - $4,967
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,776 - $6,565
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,740 - $9,278

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 Philadelphia to Wichita.

Specialty moving services from Philadelphia, PA to Wichita, KS

Specialty needs vary by market — 90% of Philadelphia movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Wichita, 83% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Philadelphia to Wichita?

All three below meet the standards set by the Kansas Motor Carriers Association, the group most Kansas 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 Philadelphia, PA to Wichita, KS

Moving containers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Wichita, Kansas, cost between $1,396 and $4,489. 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 Philadelphia typically costs about $80/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Philadelphia to Wichita:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,396 - $2,548
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,782 - $3,555
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,394 - $4,489

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $72 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $143 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Wichita, KS, 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 $669 in Philadelphia, PA. 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 Philadelphia to Wichita?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Wichita, KS

A rental truck for this 1,318-mile move from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Wichita, Kansas, costs between $883 and $2,260. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $401 - $458
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Philadelphia daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Philadelphia to Wichita based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $883 - $1,671
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $890 - $1,833
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,143 - $2,260

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 $72 and $335.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $143.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $401 and $458 for the 1,318-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 $669 for 2 movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Philadelphia to Wichita?

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 Philadelphia, PA to Wichita, KS

If you're moving a larger household from Philadelphia, 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 Wichita, Kansas.

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 $1,411 and $2,844.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,243 - $2,271
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,411 - $2,844
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,840 - $3,666

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 $72 - $143 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for about five hours typically runs $669.

What are the best freight companies from Philadelphia to Wichita?

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. Pipco Transportation, Inc. (4.66/5 stars): Pipco Transportation, 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: Philadelphia, PA vs Wichita, KS

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