($635+) Birmingham, AL to Philadelphia, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Birmingham, AL to Philadelphia, PA

Hiring full-service movers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, costs between $2,094 and $8,539. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 881-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $281 - $1,876, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Birmingham and Philadelphia. For a rough baseline, movers based in Birmingham tend to start around $310 plus $175/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,094 - $4,843
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,487 - $6,255
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,214 - $8,539

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 Birmingham to Philadelphia.

Specialty moving services from Birmingham, AL to Philadelphia, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 91% of Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Philadelphia?

Pennsylvania Moving & Storage Associates membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Pennsylvania, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Birmingham, AL to Philadelphia, PA

Moving containers from Birmingham, Alabama, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,151 and $3,987. 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 Birmingham runs about $70/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,151 - $2,215
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,570 - $2,927
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,071 - $3,987

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 Birmingham, AL, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $657, 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 $70 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $141 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Birmingham, AL, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Philadelphia, PA

Plan on $642 - $1,664 for a rental moving truck on the 881-mile route from Birmingham, Alabama, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $263 - $301
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Birmingham daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $642 - $1,224
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $712 - $1,369
• 4+ bedrooms: $842 - $1,664

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $141 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Birmingham, Alabama, usually costs about $657 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 881-mile drive falls between $263 and $301, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $47 and $281 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham, AL to Philadelphia, PA

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Birmingham, Alabama, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 $2,342.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,005 - $2,012
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,148 - $2,342
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,625 - $3,129

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 $70 - $141 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Birmingham, Alabama, for about five hours typically runs $657.

What are the best freight companies from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

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. Kykenkee, Inc. (4.54/5 stars): Kykenkee, 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: Birmingham, AL 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 Birmingham 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.