Last updated: October 10, 2026
Moving from NYC to Boston: reserve the street and avoid the River Roads. Boston’s moving truck permit is optional but guarantees a legal spot: a standard permit holds two spaces from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., you apply online 15 days to eight weeks ahead, and the signs go up at least 48 hours before (City of Boston). Massachusetts DCR keeps Storrow Drive and the other “River Roads” cars-only because of low bridges (Massachusetts DCR). Call (646) 455-1930.
Before moving day in Boston
- Apply for the moving truck permit online (15 days to 8 weeks ahead) and plan who posts the signs.
- Ask your Boston building about move hours, the elevator and its COI.
- Measure big pieces against narrow stairs and doors.
How the move works
Long-distance moves are priced differently from local moves, so every NYC to Boston move gets its own written estimate before moving day.
Licensed for moves between states
This move crosses a state line, so federal rules apply. A & A Alliance Moving Inc (Two Guys And a Truck NYC), a family business since 1999, holds U.S. DOT No. 967970 and MC-432549 for moves between states, plus NYSDOT 34875 and NJPM 000930. Check any mover on the FMCSA website, and read the federal guides Ready to Move? and Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move.
Common questions
Do I need a moving truck permit in Boston?
Boston says the permit is not required, but it guarantees a legal parking spot for the day of the move (City of Boston).
How far ahead should I apply in Boston?
Online, at least 15 days and no more than eight weeks before the move (City of Boston).
Can a moving truck drive on Storrow Drive?
No. Massachusetts DCR keeps Storrow Drive and the other River Roads cars-only because of low bridges (Massachusetts DCR).
How is a move from NYC to Boston priced?
It is a long-distance move with its own written estimate. Call (646) 455-1930 or send the quote form.
Get your written estimate
Call (646) 455-1930 or send the quote form on our home page with both addresses, the floors, elevator or stairs, your date and your main items. You get a written estimate before moving day. More about us: company facts.
Rules and city services change. We checked every official link on this page on October 10, 2026; confirm on the linked page before you book.