A-pasco Moving & Storage Inc
North Kingstown, RI · USDOT 1782706
0 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2008
Moving from Rhode Island to Massachusetts
In the Census Bureau's 2024 survey, about 15,000 people living in Massachusetts had lived in Rhode Island a year earlier. No other state drew more people from Rhode Island. A 2-bedroom move from Providence to Boston, about 49 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900. 34 licensed movers are based in Rhode Island.
Who makes this move
15,235
people moved from Rhode Island to Massachusetts (±4,211)
11,568
moved the other way, from Massachusetts to Rhode Island (±2,985)
- Massachusetts drew about 48% of the roughly 32,000 people who left Rhode Island for another state.
- About as many moved each way: the difference is inside the survey's margin of error.
- People aged 1 and over, not households. Margins of error at 90% confidence.
Where people who left Rhode Island went
Most common moves out of Rhode Island
- Massachusetts15,000
- Florida2,200
- Connecticut2,100
- New York1,500
- California1,500
- North Carolina1,200
- Texas1,100
- New Hampshire1,000
Where people moving to Massachusetts came from
- New York19,000
- Rhode Island15,000
- California14,000
- New Hampshire11,000
- Florida11,000
- Connecticut9,900
- Maine6,700
- New Jersey6,500
Survey estimates: where two figures are closer than their margins of error, their order may not be real. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State-to-State Migration Flows: 2024 American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates.
What it costs, by home size
Providence to Boston, about 49 miles.
| Home | Typical weight | Usual cost | In summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio1,800 lb | 1,800 lb | $1,150–$2,250 | $1,400–$2,750 |
| 1 bedroom2,800 lb | 2,800 lb | $1,450–$2,850 | $1,800–$3,550 |
| 2 bedrooms5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | $2,000–$3,900 | $2,500–$4,850 |
| 3 bedrooms7,500 lb | 7,500 lb | $2,500–$4,850 | $3,100–$6,050 |
| 4 bedrooms10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | $2,950–$5,700 | $3,650–$7,050 |
| 5+ bedrooms13,000 lb | 13,000 lb | $3,400–$6,550 | $4,200–$8,150 |
A model, not a quote: weight and distance, adjusted for season, fitted to published 2026 cost tables. Packing, stairs and specialty items add to these. How we model costs.
Between the main cities
A 2-bedroom move, mid-month outside summer.
| Move | Miles | Usual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Providence to Boston | 49 | $2,000–$3,900 |
| Providence to Worcester | 43 | $2,000–$3,900 |
Road miles, estimated from the straight line between the cities. Some of these moves are short: movers often price a short move by the hour, crew and truck rather than by weight and distance, so ask which way a quote is priced.
Licensed movers based in Rhode Island
See all 34Each holds active federal carrier authority with cargo insurance on file. Tick up to three to get quotes.
Absolute Military Moving Inc
North Kingstown, RI · USDOT 2971920
0 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2017
Agile Military Moving Inc
North Kingstown, RI · USDOT 2973358
0 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2017
Attentive Military Moving Inc
North Kingston, RI · USDOT 2971921
0 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2017
Cisco's Moving Services Inc
Lincoln, RI · USDOT 4272066
2 trucks · Cargo insurance on file · Since 2024
Before you book
Check the mover is licensedRhode Island to Massachusetts crosses a state line, so the mover needs federal interstate authority.Ask: carrier or broker?A broker sells your move to a company you have not met. Both are legal; know which one you are hiring.Get a binding estimateA binding estimate fixes the price. A non-binding one is a guess: the final bill follows the actual weight.
Questions about moving from Rhode Island to Massachusetts
How much does it cost to move from Rhode Island to Massachusetts?
In our model a 2-bedroom move from Providence to Boston, about 49 miles, usually costs $2,000–$3,900 mid-month outside summer; between the main cities on this page it runs from $2,000 to $3,900. A studio runs about $1,150–$2,250 and a 4-bedroom about $2,950–$5,700. Only a mover's written estimate is a price.
How many people move from Rhode Island to Massachusetts?
About 15,000 in a year. The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates 15,235, with a margin of error of ±4,211. About 12,000 moved from Massachusetts to Rhode Island the same year. These count people, not households.
How far is it from Rhode Island to Massachusetts?
Between the main cities on this page, from about 43 to 49 miles by road; Providence to Boston is about 49. Distances are estimated from the straight line between the cities; a mover's estimate uses the actual route.
Does a mover need a federal license to move me from Rhode Island to Massachusetts?
Yes. The move crosses a state line, so the mover needs active interstate authority from the FMCSA under a USDOT number. Each mover listed here shows its authority and insurance status from FMCSA's files.
When is it cheapest to move from Rhode Island to Massachusetts?
Outside June to August, and away from the last days of a month. In our model a summer move costs about 24% more, and the end of a month about 9% more.
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