Small Load Movers from Boston to Toronto

Most small moves from Boston to Toronto run between $850 USD and $2,600 USD depending on weight. A 500-pound shipment of a few furniture pieces and boxes typically costs $850 to $1,350, while a 1,500-pound one-bedroom falls in the $1,750 to $2,600 range. Pricing is based on actual packed weight, the 555-mile cross-border distance, and includes customs documentation support.

Transit typically runs 7 to 14 business days door to door, accounting for the border crossing at Lewiston-Queenston or Buffalo-Fort Erie. Pre-cleared customs documentation and accurate inventories generally keep the border process moving smoothly, but unexpected CBSA inspections can occasionally extend transit by 1 to 2 days.

You’ll need a B4 (BSF186) personal effects accounting form, two copies of a detailed itemized inventory, and proof of residency status if you’re moving permanently. We provide all the templates, walk you through completion, and coordinate with our customs broker on your behalf, with no separate brokerage fee added to your Ship Smart quote.

Yes. Restricted and prohibited items include firearms, ammunition, explosives, propane and aerosols, perishable food, plants, alcohol over personal exemption limits, and certain animal products. Most household furniture, electronics, books, artwork, and personal effects ship without issue when properly documented on the B4 form.

Yes. We deliver across the full Greater Toronto Area, including downtown Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Oakville, and Burlington. Your quote reflects the specific destination, with no extra charge for standard GTA delivery addresses.

For most personal effects moves under settler or returning resident provisions, household goods owned and used for at least six months are duty-free and tax-free upon entry. New items, items owned less than six months, or commercial goods may be assessed duty and GST/HST. Our team helps classify items correctly to minimize duty exposure within Canadian regulations.

Yes. Every Boston to Toronto quote covers blankets, cartons, tape, and crew labor to pack furniture, electronics, fragile items, and artwork for cross-border freight, plus the detailed itemized packing required for accurate customs declarations. You can still pack your own kitchen boxes if you prefer, with no change to the included packing for larger items.

Yes. Short-term storage is available at our destination terminals. If you need your items held while you secure housing or finalize your move, we can accommodate that. Discuss storage options with your sales representative when booking.

We deliver to all 50 states, across Canada, and to most international destinations. With over 300 locations nationwide, we can arrange pickup from virtually any address in the continental US and Canada. International moves include customs clearance support.