THE BEST LONG-DISTANCE MOVING COMPANIES
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED COMPANIES FROM WHEN YOU HAVE TO MOVE MILES AWAY
Congrats! If you’re reading this, you’re probably planning a cross-country move. We know from experience: there’s one big thing essential to a successful move … the right long distance moving company!
We’ve rounded up reviews and recommendations from the web to provide you our picks for best long-distance moving companies that have great customer service, outstanding service, and fair prices!
INTERNATIONAL VAN LINES
This is Move.org’s #1 pick for best cross-country moving company based on available discounts, optional (and/or included) storage, auto transport, shipment tracking, and full-service packing. According to Move.org, IVL completes 10,000 moves every year, with 80% of those moves being long-distance. That’s a lot of experience.
Read the full IVL review here.
AMERICAN VAN LINES
American Van Lines is at the top of many lists for fair, up-front, flat-rate pricing, price matching, background-checked movers, excellent customer service, and the ability to handle last-minute moves. Individual reviews praise American Van Lines for great communication and timeliness. They are also certified piano and antique movers, so your beloved china cabinet will be safe and sound.
ALLIED VAN LINES
Move.org gives Allied Van Lines a gold star for their professional staff. They’re reportedly very responsive and excellent at in-home estimates—which of course have become virtual during the pandemic. In addition to a full roster of services, Allied offers appliance disconnection and reconnection, custom crates, and boat transport.
Get the full Allied Van Lines review here.
NORTH AMERICAN VAN LINES
This top pick is rated #1 for complex moves and offers access to a large network of local moving agents, so you can get your needs addressed no matter where you’re moving from. They provide quick ballpark estimates and handy GPS shipment tracking, and North American Van Lines customers love their online checklists and moving tips—because we could all use a little extra support during a move, right?
Read the complete review here.
PODS
The best-known on our list, PODS is beloved as a “best bang for your buck” option. Packaging and loading assistance services are available, but you can also do it yourself at your own pace and save thousands on your move. PODS has locations in most states, their containers are weather-proof, and they offer robust storage services.
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Now that you’re up to date on the best long-distance moving companies, get more moving advice like how to move with kids and stay sane and 14 packing tips for moving from the pros.
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