($320+) Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA Movers

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

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 307-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $1,004 - $6,218. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $397 - $2,644 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Boston and Philadelphia are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Boston movers tend to run around $340 as a base rate plus $100/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,004 - $3,938
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,609 - $4,534
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,583 - $6,218

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 Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 96% of Boston movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Philadelphia, 90% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates, the group most Pennsylvania 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.

How much do local movers cost in Boston, MA?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Boston to Philadelphia with a local mover averages $1,609 - $4,534. A local mover in Boston, MA is worth considering for moves under 500 miles. Short-distance moves don't always need the scale of a national carrier, and local companies can offer streamlined service, more flexible pickup windows, and a more personal approach to coordination.

Be sure to confirm interstate licensing, insurance coverage, and delivery expectations before booking.

Moving container costs from Boston, MA to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Boston, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $949 and $2,811. 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 Philadelphia:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $949 - $1,676
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,096 - $2,304
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,495 - $2,811

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Boston, MA, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $925, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $99 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $198 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Boston, MA, and Philadelphia, PA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Boston to Philadelphia?

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 Philadelphia, PA

A rental truck for this 307-mile move from Boston, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costs between $317 and $858. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $129 - $148
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Philadelphia based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $317 - $576
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $345 - $711
• 4+ bedrooms: $457 - $858

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $129 - $148 for the 307-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for about 5 hours typically costs around $925.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 307-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $198 per night, adding $397 - $595 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $66 and $397.

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

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 Philadelphia, PA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Boston, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $960 and $1,720.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $820 - $1,494
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $960 - $1,720
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,232 - $2,271

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $99 and $198.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Boston, Massachusetts, for roughly five hours typically average $925.

What are the best freight companies from Boston to Philadelphia?

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. 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 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: Boston, MA vs Philadelphia, PA

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