Long-Distance Moving Services
Central Van Lines long-distance movers coordinate relocations from Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio to destinations across the country. A long-distance move has more moving parts than a local one, with routing, timing, and tracking all in play, so it takes a team that plans the whole journey and keeps you informed at every stage. From inventory and transport to a clear delivery window, we manage the details so your belongings arrive on schedule and in the same shape they left, and our professional packing team can prepare the entire house before the truck is loaded. When a vehicle needs to travel with the household, our auto shipping service moves it on open or enclosed carriers alongside your shipment.
International Movers
Moving outside the United States adds customs paperwork, ocean or air freight coordination, and destination-country regulations. Central Van Lines arranges international shipments through our global moving network, which reaches more than 40 countries, preparing the customs documentation, coordinating the container packing, and arranging delivery at the destination. Your belongings are inventoried, wrapped, and loaded into a shipping container or air freight crate depending on the shipment size and your timeline. For fine art, antiques, and other high-value pieces crossing borders, our specialty moving crews build custom crating so fragile items are protected for the long haul.
Household Storage
Sometimes your new home is not ready when your old lease ends, and Central Van Lines operates climate-controlled warehouse storage at our facilities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Your belongings are inventoried, wrapped in padding, and stored in wooden vault containers inside a secure warehouse, on a short-term or long-term basis. When you are ready for delivery, we pull your containers, load them onto a truck, and deliver to your new address, so there is no need to rent a separate storage unit or handle your belongings twice. For businesses that need inventory held and shipped on a schedule rather than a one-time move, our logistics and 3PL services run from those same warehouses.
Our long-distance moving process
How Long-Distance Moving Works
We provide a free estimate based on your inventory and distance.
We plan the route, schedule, and delivery window.
We pack, crate, and inventory your belongings.
We load carefully and secure the shipment for the haul.
We transport with real-time tracking the whole way.
We deliver within your scheduled window.
We unload, reassemble, and place everything where you want it.
Related Services
Employee Relocation
Our employee relocation team coordinates corporate and government employee moves end to end, from departure services through final placement at the destination.
Residential Moving
Our residential moving service provides full-service household moving for families relocating on their own.
College & University Moving
Our college and university moving service handles student, faculty, and staff moves across PA and WV.
FAQ
Residential Moving FAQs
How far in advance should I book a long-distance move?
We recommend four to six weeks, and more during peak summer and month-end, so we can plan routing and lock in a delivery window.
How is the cost of a long-distance move calculated?
Long-distance moves are typically priced by shipment weight and total mileage, plus any added services like packing or storage. We provide a clear, itemized quote up front.
Can I track my shipment?
Yes. We provide real-time shipment tracking so you always know where your belongings are on the way to your new home.
Do you provide a delivery window?
Yes. We give you a delivery window when we quote the move and keep you updated so you can plan your arrival around it.
Do you handle packing for long-distance moves?
Yes. We offer full and partial packing with professional materials, which is especially important for the extra handling a long haul involves.
Can you store my belongings if my dates don't line up?
Yes. We offer secure, climate-controlled storage in transit for when your move-out and move-in dates are apart.
Do you handle interstate and cross-country moves?
Yes. We coordinate interstate and cross-country relocations from our PA, WV, and OH markets to anywhere in the country.
Is my shipment insured?
Yes. Every move includes coverage, with additional valuation options available for higher-value shipments.