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They handle it all.
Full-service movers load your stuff, ship it to your new home, and unload it all for you. It’s the easiest—but most expensive—option. If you are moving out of state or over 400 miles, you'll need a long-distance, full-service mover. If you're moving within the same state, or under 400 miles, you'll need a local full-service mover.
You load, they drive.
With container movers, you load and unload all of your belongings, but the company provides a portable container to store your stuff, then transports it to your new home. It’s the middle road for effort and cost. Most moving container companies can move either short or long distances, within the same state, or across state lines.
No pit stops required.
If you're moving long-distance, you might want to ship your car. A car shipping company is helpful if you don't want to put extra wear and tear on your car driving it cross-country.
You've got the keys.
Worried about costs? Rent a truck, load it yourself, drive it to your new home, and unload all your things. You save money—but do all the work yourself.
We've compared the very best long-distance movers in the country and ranked them for factors like costs, customer service, and trustworthiness. After analyzing services and prices from over 20 full-service moving companies, we found these five to be the best in the biz. If you want to get a personalized estimate, and compare quotes from all these companies without having to fill out five different forms, submit our Move Marketplace form.
Company | Rating | Read Review |
 Colonial Van Lines | 
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 American Van Lines | 
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 Mazylin Relocation | 
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 Solomon & Sons Relocation | 
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 Allied Van Lines | 
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 United Van Lines | 
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 Mayflower | 
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 North American Van Lines |
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 BLVD Moving |
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Long-distance, full-service moving is expensive, there's no doubt about it. That doesn't mean you can't save and still get top-tier service, though. Check out our money-saving guides to get a fair price for your move.
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