Long Distance Movers

Moving far from Montreal is a big, exciting step, and our job is to make it an easy one. As long distance movers in Montreal, we take you across Canada, to the United States or overseas, with one moving consultant who plans the move with you and stays with you until the last box is in. With United Van Lines behind every move, your belongings are in good hands the whole way. Tell us where you’re headed and we’ll send you a written quote within 60 minutes during office hours.

What counts as a long distance move?

There is no official definition. A move becomes long distance when it is planned around the trip rather than around the hours. For us the real dividing line is a day’s drive, because it changes how your belongings travel and how the price is built.

We tell you which of these applies when we quote, along with the planned loading and delivery dates.

How much does a long distance move cost?

On our corridors, for a small to mid sized home and before taxes, expect $1,800 to $2,500 to Quebec City, $1,300 to $2,200 to Ottawa and Gatineau, and $2,800 to $4,000 to Toronto. Larger homes go above those ranges.

Beyond those corridors, prices vary with the destination. The price of a move to Calgary, Halifax or Florida depends on six things that change completely from one move to the next:

• The distance between the two addresses.
• The weight of your belongings, which we estimate from your inventory or from an in-person or virtual visit.
• The destination itself: some cities have their own charges, and some addresses need a ferry crossing, such as Vancouver Island or Newfoundland.
• The date, with summer and month ends the busiest periods. A tight deadline or a fixed delivery date also costs more than a flexible delivery window.
• The services and special items: packing, storage, a piano, antiques, artwork or heavy pieces that need extra protection or handling.
• The paperwork: a move to the United States or overseas adds customs documents, which we plan with you before departure.

Your moving consultant walks you through the services you need, gives you a few options and explains the price of each, so you can choose what fits. For a larger home, we also offer a free estimate visit, in person or virtually.

How does a long distance move with Flex work?

1. The quote. Describe your move and your moving consultant goes over the services and options with you, so you can choose what fits. For a larger home, the free estimate visit can be in person or virtual.
2. Inventory and dates. Your quote states what is included, the loading date and the planned delivery dates, before you book anything.
3. Packing. Pack yourself with boxes from our online store, delivered with the move, or let our crews pack all or part of the home with our packing services. On a long trip, good packing matters even more.
4. Loading. Every piece is wrapped in blankets and strapped, and the inventory is checked before departure.
5. Delivery. Your belongings are unloaded at your new address. If the two dates do not line up, storage is available in between.

Where do we go?

As a member of United Van Lines, we serve all of North America, in both directions: out of Montreal and into Montreal. Some of our most frequent routes:

• Montreal to Quebec City, at least once a week
• Montreal to Ottawa and Gatineau, several times a month
• Montreal to Toronto, every week
• Montreal to Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver
• Montreal to the United States

Other popular destinations, to or from Montreal:

For a move from one province to another, our interprovincial moving page has the details.

What about moving to the United States?

A move to the United States travels in a long-haul United Van Lines moving van, anywhere in the country and in both directions, including a move back to Montreal. The difference is the paperwork: a detailed inventory of your belongings for U.S. customs and, for a return to Canada, a list of your goods for the CBSA. Your moving consultant plans it with you before we set the loading date. The documents, the steps and what drives the price are all on our cross-border movers page.

What about moving overseas?

We also handle moves outside North America, with our international partners. We pack your belongings in Montreal with export-grade materials and crate fragile or valuable pieces. They then travel by sea, which costs less, or by air, which is faster, door to door or port to port. The timeline depends on the destination, the transport you choose and customs clearance in the country of arrival.

Customs documents vary from one country to another: your moving consultant tells you which ones apply and when to prepare them. If your departure and your arrival do not line up, storage is available before you leave. All the details are on our international moving page.

What should you plan for when you change provinces or countries?

Before the date, call your home insurer: your policy often covers your belongings during a move, but changing provinces or countries can change that coverage. After the move, your driver’s licence, registration, car insurance and health card move to the new province, each on its own deadline, and your address changes go to both governments.

For the United States or overseas, customs formalities come on top. We explain them on our cross-border moving and international moving pages.

Why trust Flex with a long distance move?

Instead of superlatives, here is what you can check for yourself:

• Registered with the Commission des transports du Québec
• CAA-Quebec approved mover
• Member of the Canadian Association of Movers
• Member of United Van Lines (Canada), established in 1953
• Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google

What else can we take care of?

A long distance move often needs more than the trip itself. We can also handle:

• Piano moving
• Furniture disassembly and assembly
• Moving supplies and boxes
• Office and commercial moves

When should you book a long distance move?

As soon as you know your date. From May 20 to July 10 and around month ends, dates go quickly, whether you are moving to Toronto or to Vancouver. Booking early also leaves you a choice of loading dates, which can make a difference to the price.

Short on time? Call us anyway. We often find a solution at short notice, especially on our corridors, and our last minute moving page explains how it works.

Describe your move and a moving consultant answers in writing within 60 minutes during office hours, with a clear quote and no hidden fees.

Flex Moving Montreal
365 Rue McCaffrey, Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1Z7
Phone: 514-692-6657
Email: info@flex-demenagement.ca