Serving Boston, MA since 1942

Trusted Movers in Boston, MA

Looking for movers in Boston who can run the whole job from Rhode Island and back? Murray’s Moving and Storage has been moving families and businesses since 1942 out of our office in Johnston. Boston runs are a regular part of the week for us. We pack, load, drive it up I-95, carry it in, and hold whatever does not fit in our own storage.

Most of our Boston work is one of three things: a Rhode Island household heading north, a Boston apartment coming south, or an office splitting the difference. All three are longer-distance moves for a Johnston crew, and we plan them that way from the first call.

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Moving truck packed with shrink-wrapped and padded furniture ready for transport
From Johnston, RI
To Boston, MA

I-295 North to I-95 North

Moving From Rhode Island to Boston, MA

For movers in Boston coming out of Johnston, the drive is about an hour on a clear morning and a lot longer on a Friday afternoon. We schedule Boston trucks to leave Johnston early so the crew hits the city before the worst of the traffic and starts carrying while there is still daylight on both ends.

If you are searching for movers near me from a Providence or Cranston address, you are already in our backyard. A Boston delivery is just a longer haul for the same crew that packed you. Packing up north of Providence? Our Pawtucket moving crew starts closer to the state line.

Boston Apartment and Condo Moves

Triple-deckers in Dorchester, walk-ups in the North End, elevator buildings in the Seaport. Every one of them changes how long a move takes, and good movers in Boston price that in up front. We ask about stairs, elevator reservations, and how far the truck can park from the door before we quote, because those three things decide the day.

Condo buildings often want paperwork from the mover on file before moving day. Tell us the management company when you call and we will get the paperwork moving so the building does not hold up the crew.

Street Permits and Parking for Boston Moving Trucks

Boston requires a street occupancy permit to hold curb space for a moving truck, and the no-parking signs have to go up ahead of the move. Skip it and you risk a crew circling the block while the meter runs. We walk you through what to apply for and when.

Here is the local catch: trucks are banned from Storrow Drive and Memorial Drive, and the low overpasses there catch a box truck every September. Our drivers plan the route around them before the truck ever leaves Johnston.

Planning Around Boston’s September 1 Move-In Day

A huge share of Boston leases turn over on September 1. Trucks, permits, and elevator slots all get scarce in the last week of August. If your lease ends then, call early. We book Boston dates in order, and that week fills first.

Can you move on August 29 or September 4 instead? You will usually have an easier time getting a permit, an elevator, and a crew that is not racing the clock.

Packing Services for Boston Moves

A move over state lines means more time on the truck, so packing matters more than it does across town. Our crew wraps furniture in moving pads, boxes dishes and glassware, and labels every carton by room so unloading in Boston goes in the right order.

You can hand us the whole house or just the hard stuff. Our full-service residential moving covers packing, loading, transport, and unloading in one booking.

Quote for your Boston move

Send the form or call the Johnston office. We call back within an hour and quote within 24 hours.

(401) 274-7071

Office and Commercial Relocations in Boston

Businesses moving between Rhode Island and Boston call us for desks, files, IT equipment, and inventory. We plan around loading dock hours and building rules, and we can move after hours or on a Saturday so the office is not shut down for a weekday. See how we run commercial and office moves.

We also handle government and GSA moves, which means we are used to paperwork, checklists, and buildings with security desks.

Storage Between Your Boston Closing Dates

Closing dates rarely line up, and Boston leases are worse. If there is a gap between moving out and moving in, we can load your things, bring them back to our Johnston warehouse, and deliver when the new place is ready. Read more about our secure storage in Johnston.

One crew, one truck, one company holding your things. No handoff to a storage unit you have to load yourself.

Loading Help for Boston Pods and Rental Trucks

Already have a portable container or a rental truck? We can send a crew for POD loading and unloading on the Rhode Island end, so it reaches Boston packed tight. For people who just need strong hands on either end, look at our labor-only loading crews.

This is the right choice if you are driving the truck yourself but do not want to spend moving day carrying a couch down three flights.

Why a Johnston, RI Mover Makes Sense for Boston Customers

A lot of people searching for moving companies near me in Boston do not think to look south. A Rhode Island mover with its own storage can be the simpler call when one end of the move is already in the Ocean State. You deal with one office the whole way through. Clearing out the old place before you go? Our clean-out service can empty it the same week.

Ready to compare movers in Boston? Call or send the form and we will call back within an hour during business hours, with a written quote inside 24 hours. Ask the office for our license and insurance details when you book.

Boston Neighborhoods and Nearby Cities We Move

Our movers in Boston work across the city and the close-in suburbs, from Dorchester and South Boston to Cambridge, Brookline, Quincy, and Newton. Heading to the South Coast instead? See our New Bedford movers.

If you want a moving service near me that covers both Rhode Island and greater Boston, this is the run we make most weeks.

  • Boston
  • Cambridge
  • Brookline
  • Quincy
  • Newton
  • Somerville

Frequently Asked Questions About Boston Moves

Do you move people to and from Boston from Rhode Island?

Yes. We are based in Johnston, RI and run Boston moves in both directions. The same crew packs, loads, drives, and unloads.

Do I need a permit for a moving truck in Boston?

Boston requires a street occupancy permit to hold curb space for a moving truck, and the signs must be posted ahead of time. We explain what to apply for when we schedule your move.

Is September 1 a bad day to move in Boston?

It is the busiest day of the year for Boston moves because so many leases end then. Book early, or move a few days before or after if your lease allows it.

How long does a move from Providence to Boston take?

The drive itself is about an hour with no traffic. A full household move usually takes a day once packing, loading, and carrying in are counted. We give you a time estimate with your quote.

Can you store my things if my Boston apartment is not ready yet?

Yes. We can take your belongings back to our Johnston warehouse and deliver them to Boston when your move-in date arrives.

Do you pack for Boston moves?

Yes. We can pack the whole home or just fragile items, furniture, and kitchenware. Everything is wrapped and labeled by room.

Do you move offices between Rhode Island and Boston?

Yes. We move offices, files, and equipment, and we can work after hours or on Saturdays to keep downtime short.

How fast will I get a quote?

We return missed calls within one hour during business hours and send quotes within 24 hours.

Book Your Boston Move With a Crew That Has Done It Since 1942

Tell us where you are moving from, where you are going, and when. We will call back within the hour and have your quote to you inside a day.

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Office: 50 Maria Ave, Johnston, RI 02919