Small Moves from Boston to Vancouver

Most small moves from Boston to Vancouver run between $1,150 USD and $3,150 USD depending on weight. A 500-pound shipment of a few furniture pieces and boxes typically costs $1,150 to $1,650, while a 1,500-pound one-bedroom falls in the $2,250 to $3,150 range. Pricing is based on actual packed weight, the 3,200-mile cross-border distance, and includes customs documentation support.

Transit typically runs 14 to 21 business days door to door, accounting for the northern transcontinental route and the border crossing at Pacific Highway or Peace Arch. Pre-cleared customs documentation generally keeps the border process moving smoothly, but unexpected CBSA inspections or winter weather across the Rockies can occasionally extend transit by a few 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.

Mountain passes across the northern transcontinental corridor and the BC interior can trigger weather-related delays from late November through March. We build buffer into winter transit windows, adjust dispatch around major storms, and seal every shipment against the temperature swings that long freight hauls and mountain crossings encounter.

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 Lower Mainland, including downtown Vancouver, the West End, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Langley, and out to White Rock. Your quote reflects the specific destination, with no extra charge for standard Lower Mainland 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/PST. Our team helps classify items correctly to minimize duty exposure within Canadian regulations.

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.