($383+) Baltimore, MD to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baltimore, MD to Boston, MA

Full-service movers for the 403-mile relocation from Baltimore, Maryland, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,105 and $7,166. 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 $349 - $2,324, 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 Baltimore typically charge a base rate around $263 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,105 - $3,710
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,849 - $4,676
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,865 - $7,166

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 Baltimore to Boston.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of Baltimore movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Boston, 96% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Massachusetts Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Massachusetts beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

How much do local movers cost in Baltimore, MD?

Based on recent quotes for this route, a 2-bedroom move from Baltimore to Boston with a local mover averages $1,849 - $4,676. Shorter moves don't always call for a national van line, and local moving companies in Baltimore, MD often offer competitive pricing on nearby routes. Smaller crews and regional focus translate to lower overhead and more scheduling flexibility.

Just make sure they're properly licensed for interstate moves and equipped to handle the full distance.

Moving container costs from Baltimore, MD to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $986 and $3,031. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Baltimore typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $986 - $1,739
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,227 - $2,397
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,561 - $3,031

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Baltimore, MD and Boston, MA. 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 $813 in Baltimore, MD, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $87 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $174 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 Baltimore to Boston?

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 Baltimore, MD to Boston, MA

Truck rentals from Baltimore, Maryland, to Boston, Massachusetts, range from $383 - $990 for the 403-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $149 - $170
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $383 - $703
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $420 - $858
• 4+ bedrooms: $537 - $990

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $174 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 $76 and $378 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $149 - $170 in fuel for the 403-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $813 in Baltimore, Maryland, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Baltimore, MD to Boston, MA

For larger DIY moves from Baltimore, Maryland, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Boston, Massachusetts.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $981 and $1,843.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,505
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $981 - $1,843
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,313 - $2,449

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 Baltimore, Maryland, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $813.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $87 and $174 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Baltimore to Boston?

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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Baltimore, MD vs Boston, MA

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