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Last update on February 28, 2026

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Avatar for Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
Long Distance Moving - All Service Moving
4.8(
419
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cory and Colton arrived on the time schedule, did a survey on the apartment and quickly started moving the furniture. They were very professional and did the best they could to finish as early as possible."
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Aaron on the left is the crew lead of the entire two truck job. This photo is during the load.
The loading team at commercial building 1 in SW Portland.
Loading the grand Piano with a custom built 6 wheel off road dolly
Tier building

+34

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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All My Sons Moving & Storage
4.6(
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Moving In-State

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The guys doingvthe moving were great and polite. My biggest complaint is with customer service. I booked the move, gave them a deposit 7 days before the move. Two days before the move we reviewed details and they sprang a !6% fuel charge on the total amount instead miles travel. Unacceptable! Bait and switch! Call it what it is. Raise your price whatever but a 16% fuel charge on the total bill is ridiculous! I will not recommend them nor use them again."
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All My Sons

+4

Response time8 hrs
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Adams Van Lines
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Adams Van Lines stands out for its customer service, with dedicated moving specialists available 24/7 to answer any client question or concern. The company has successfully facilitated the relocation of over 75,000 families and specializes in both residential and commercial Long Distance moves, furniture packing, and more Adams Van lines know the ins and outs of the industry, and they do thire best to share what they have learned with thire customers

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Moving APT - Long Distance Movers
4.5(
282
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Amazing moving company. Very efficient, organized, professional, affordable. I have done three moves with them and I highly recommend Moving APT."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Big Shoulders Moving & Storage
4.4(
268
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Moving Out-of-State

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Awesome moving company. Oscar and his crew moved me from Chicago to Texas with no damages. The price was reasonable. I highly recommend this moving company to anyone out there trying to Move !!"
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Chicago
In action

+13

Response time2 days
Response rate93%
Recommended by47%of homeowners
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HireAHelper
4.4(
332
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-StateTruck or Container Rental

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our moving team was right on time, very efficient and respectful. They did an excellent job packing a very full truck for a cross country move. When we got there, nothing shifted, nothing broke. They were great, would highly recommend!!"
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Moving in the Snow

+62

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Prime Time Relocation
4.8(
12
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Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Derek has moved our family cross-country twice, and we would recommend him strongly to other families considering a move."
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+57

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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KBA LOGISTICS LLC
5.0(
13
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Moving In-StateMoving Out-of-State

Serving Ames, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They took care of me with no issues, made moving easy for me, couldn’t have asked for better assistance, definitely would recommend to other"
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+7

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
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Moving questions, answered by experts

The best bet for most large items is a four-wheel dolly, but it depends on the size and shape of the couch. This tool provides extra stability for heavy loads and enhances maneuverability, which is useful when squeezing through a narrow doorway. Additionally, four-wheel designs reduce the effort required to move the dolly, which minimizes the number of required helpers.

Moving bulky home gym equipment without disassembling it is possible, but it can be more time-consuming, troublesome, and costly. Transporting a treadmill or rowing machine in one piece might require more labor to lift it and maneuver it out of your home, and it will take up more space in a moving truck.

Moving across state lines is a similar process to moving within a state. Packing, loading, and unloading of trucks will follow the same process. The primary difference is during transportation, where your belongings may be loaded onto a dedicated moving truck or combined with other shipments, depending on the distance. Your moving company will offer tracking and ongoing communication of your boxes.   

Renting a moving truck is often the cheapest way to move long-distance, with costs ranging from $1,000 to $2,100. For smaller moves with fewer items, a moving container can cost as little as $700. As the distance of your move increases, using moving pods or containers can become more cost-effective because you can ship them to your destination and avoid transportation costs like gas, mileage, and lodging.

Using moving pods is generally cheaper than hiring a full-service moving company, primarily because you handle the packing and loading yourself, which eliminates labor costs. The cost savings are most significant for long-distance or cross-country moves; for local moves, hiring a moving company might be the more economical option. Renting and shipping moving pods can cost between $2,000 and $5,000, depending on factors like distance, the number of containers, and the weight of your items. Some services also charge a monthly rental fee of $75 to $200. In comparison, hiring a professional moving company for a long-distance move typically costs between $2,700 and $10,000.

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