Philadelphia, PA

Long-distance movers in Philadelphia

GetMove covers 2 long-distance routes serving Philadelphia, PA. Moving from Philadelphia to Washington DC costs $1,600–$2,250 for a two-bedroom home across 140 miles.

Historic row houses, university neighborhoods, and tight city streets make Philadelphia moves a specialty requiring local knowledge.

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$1,600–$2,250
2-bed to Washington DC
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We Serve All Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Our network of licensed movers covers every area of Philadelphia, PA

Center City
Rittenhouse Square
Fishtown
Manayunk
South Philly

Philadelphia Moving Specialties

Our Philadelphia movers are experts in handling the unique challenges of moving in this city.

Row house & narrow street moves
University district relocations
Historic building specialists
Northeast corridor long-distance

Local Moving Tips for Philadelphia

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South Philly's narrow one-way streets require advance parking coordination.
2
Fishtown is booming—street parking is increasingly scarce.
3
University City moves peak in August and September with Penn and Drexel.
4
Center City high-rises have strict elevator and dock schedules.

Philadelphia Moving Regulations & Requirements

Important information to ensure your move complies with local regulations

Important Regulations

Philadelphia Parking Authority permits required for street loading.
Many row house blocks have resident-only parking restrictions.
Center City buildings require COIs and dock time reservations.
Historic Society Hill has preservation rules affecting exterior access.

Philadelphia Moving FAQs

Answers sourced directly from licensed movers servicing Philadelphia, PA

How do movers navigate Philly's row house streets?

Experienced crews use narrow dollies, hand-carry techniques, and secure PPA parking permits in advance.

Is Philadelphia expensive for moving?

Moderate—rates are lower than NYC but higher than most mid-Atlantic cities.

Popular Moving Routes from Philadelphia

Explore common moving corridors and get instant estimates

New York City
Philadelphia

New York to Pennsylvania

95 miles$1,500–$2,150
Philadelphia
Washington DC

Pennsylvania to Washington

140 miles$1,600–$2,250

Moving Services in Philadelphia

Compare licensed movers by the type of move you need.

Local Moving

Same-city and short-distance moves with hourly crews.

Long Distance Moving

Interstate and cross-country relocations.

Commercial Moving

Office and business relocations with minimal downtime.

Packing Services

Professional packing, unpacking, and materials.

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