($609+) Dayton, OH to Boston, MA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Dayton, OH to Boston, MA

For the 844-mile move from Dayton, Ohio, to Boston, Massachusetts, full-service movers cost between $2,014 and $8,538. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $325 - $2,168 (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 Dayton generally start around $330 plus $140 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,014 - $4,591
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,465 - $5,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,089 - $8,538

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 Dayton to Boston.

Specialty moving services from Dayton, OH to Boston, MA

Specialty needs vary by market — 88% of Dayton 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 Dayton to Boston?

Movers licensed to operate in Massachusetts are typically members of the Massachusetts Movers Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Dayton, OH to Boston, MA

Moving containers from Dayton, Ohio, to Boston, Massachusetts, cost between $1,163 and $3,815. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Boston. If you go over that window, storage in Dayton adds around $60/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,163 - $2,020
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,421 - $2,891
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,028 - $3,815

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $81 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $759 in Dayton, OH, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Boston, MA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Boston, MA

Truck rentals from Dayton, Ohio, to Boston, Massachusetts, range from $573 - $1,590 for the 844-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $291 - $333
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Dayton daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $573 - $1,091
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $645 - $1,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $839 - $1,590

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $163 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 $70 and $352 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $291 - $333 in fuel for the 844-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $759 in Dayton, Ohio, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Dayton 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 Dayton, OH to Boston, MA

For larger DIY moves from Dayton, Ohio, 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 $1,137 and $2,428.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,026 - $1,856
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,137 - $2,428
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,591 - $2,930

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 $81 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Dayton, Ohio, for about five hours typically runs $759.

What are the best freight companies from Dayton to Boston?

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. ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co (4.88/5 stars): ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging Co 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: Dayton, OH 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 Dayton 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.