($1,394+) Boston, MA to Salt Lake City, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Boston, MA to Salt Lake City, UT

For the 2,364-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Salt Lake City, Utah, full-service movers cost between $2,523 and $11,676. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $417 - $2,780 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Boston generally start around $340 plus $100 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,523 - $5,683
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,854 - $8,095
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,893 - $11,676

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 Salt Lake City.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Salt Lake City, 91% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Boston to Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, UT

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Salt Lake City, Utah, cost between $1,756 and $6,530. 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 Boston typically costs about $145/month.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Boston to Salt Lake City:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,756 - $3,603
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,274 - $4,863
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,257 - $6,530

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Boston, MA and Salt Lake City, UT. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $973 in Boston, MA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $104 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $209 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, UT

Truck rentals from Boston, Massachusetts, to Salt Lake City, Utah, range from $1,422 - $3,857 for the 2,364-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,046 - $1,195
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Salt Lake City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,422 - $2,776
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,434 - $3,081
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,982 - $3,857

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $209 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 $90 and $452 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,046 - $1,195 in fuel for the 2,364-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $973 in Boston, Massachusetts, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Boston to Salt Lake City?

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 Salt Lake City, UT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Boston, Massachusetts, to Salt Lake City, Utah, 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 $1,914 and $3,734.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,597 - $3,022
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,914 - $3,734
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,736 - $5,438

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 $973.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $104 and $209 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Salt Lake City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. (4.7/5 stars): Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Boston, MA vs Salt Lake City, UT

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Salt Lake City, 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.