The load
List sofas, beds, tables, desks, dressers and approximate carton counts. Add storage areas and unusually large or fragile pieces. A lightly furnished apartment and a home full of books can require different handling.
Milvus Moving · Moving guides
Boston-to-New-York moving costs
Boston-to-New-York moving estimates at Milvus start at $890 for a studio or smaller household. Find the nearest size category below, then use your furniture list, building access and service needs to request the price for your move.
- Published size estimates
- Packing and access factors
- Same-or-next-day options
From $890Studio or less · approximate starting estimate · final quote depends on the agreed move.
Published route estimates
Find the closest household size
These are Milvus’s published approximate estimates for the Boston-to-New-York route. They are a guide for requesting a quote, not a fixed price for every home with the same bedroom count.
| Household size | Starting estimate | Published delivery option |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or less | $890 | Same or next day |
| Small 1-bedroom | $1,090 | Same or next day |
| Large 1-bedroom | $1,690 | Next day |
| Small 2-bedroom | $2,190 | Next day |
| Large 2-bedroom | $2,490 | Next day |
| 3-bedroom apartment | $2,990 | Next day |
| 2-bedroom townhouse / house | $2,990 | Next day |
| 3-bedroom townhouse / house | $3,290 | Next day |
| 4-bedroom townhouse / house | $3,490 | Next day |
| 5+ bedroom townhouse / house | $3,790 | Next day |
Confirm the available delivery arrangement for your date and addresses. The written estimate should reflect the actual inventory, services and receiving conditions.
What changes the estimate
Why the same apartment size can produce different quotes
The services
Tell Milvus whether you need full packing, selected fragile-item packing, disassembly or storage. Ask which labor and materials are included, and which services are separate.
The access and timing
Include stairs, elevator reservations, long carries and the loading position at both homes. Share receiving hours and any extra stop. Confirm the date and delivery arrangement before accepting the quote.
Boston pickup and NYC delivery
Ask the building before finalizing the move
The approved entrance
Ask where the truck can load and how the crew reaches the unit. The main lobby may not be the moving entrance.
Elevator and paperwork
Get the reservation process, elevator dimensions and any certificate of insurance requirements from management. Send these to Milvus in time to plan the job.
Who will receive the belongings
Confirm keys, access and a receiving contact. If the apartment is unavailable, discuss alternatives before the truck leaves Boston.
Before booking
What should the estimate answer?
What inventory is being priced?
Check that the furniture, carton estimate, fragile pieces and any extra stops match your plan.
Which services and materials are included?
Review packing, furniture preparation, transport and delivery placement. Ask about anything you expect but cannot find in the scope.
What happens if the move changes?
Ask how additions, access changes, storage or revised dates affect the estimate and booking terms.
When and how is payment due?
Use the payment schedule, accepted methods and cancellation terms in your agreement. Do not rely on assumptions from a previous move.
What are the coverage and claims arrangements?
Read the applicable valuation or coverage terms and the procedure for raising a concern. Ask Milvus to explain anything that is unclear.
Reduce avoidable work
Remove unwanted furniture and finish the packing plan
Remove furniture you have already decided not to keep, and update the quote before pickup. Measure the new apartment and its entry route so you do not pay to transport a piece that has no workable destination.
If you pack ordinary cartons yourself, finish them before the appointment and ask how they should be prepared. Discuss professional help for fragile or difficult items. A lower price is useful only if the scope still covers the work you need.
Keep rent, deposits, your own travel and arrival purchases outside this moving-company comparison. They belong in the full relocation budget and can change which moving date is best for you.
Questions before you book
A few more details
Have a different situation? Call 857-895-8955 and talk it through with Milvus.
Can my Boston-to-NYC move cost exactly $890?
The published $890 estimate is the starting point for a studio or smaller household. Request a written quote with your inventory, addresses, date and service needs to find out the price for your move.
Is same-day delivery guaranteed?
The route lists same-or-next-day options for smaller moves. Confirm availability and the actual arrangement for your booking, including building receiving hours. Do not treat the general route description as a confirmed appointment.
Are packing supplies included in the starting estimate?
Ask Milvus to identify the packing labor and materials included in your quote. Furniture protection, carton packing and packing supplies are different parts of the job and should be clear in the scope.
Should I compare only the final number on two quotes?
Compare the inventory, services, access assumptions, delivery arrangement and terms as well. A lower total may cover a different amount of work.
Your moving quote
Tell us where you’re moving
- 1Route & date
- 2Move size
- 3Contact details
Your estimate depends on the items, access and services you need.
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Put your moving plan into motion
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