Moving Cost Between Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and Richmond
Metro Vancouver is a large region. Moving between cities adds drive time to your bill — and the distance between your old and new addresses is one of the key factors in your total cost. Here is what to expect for the most common inter-city moves.
How Inter-City Moves Are Priced
Local moves in Metro Vancouver are billed hourly, portal-to-portal. This means the clock runs from when the truck leaves the company's location to when it returns. The drive time between your old and new addresses is included in the billed time.
There are no extra fees or surcharges for moving between cities within Metro Vancouver at 4 You Moving. The rate is $149/hr for 2 movers and a 3-ton truck, $169/hr with a 5-ton truck.
Drive Time Between Common City Pairs
| Route | Typical Drive Time (one way) | Round-trip time added |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Burnaby | 20–35 min | 40–70 min |
| Vancouver → Richmond | 20–35 min | 40–70 min |
| Vancouver → North Vancouver | 20–30 min | 40–60 min |
| Vancouver → New Westminster | 25–40 min | 50–80 min |
| Vancouver → Coquitlam | 30–45 min | 60–90 min |
| Vancouver → Surrey | 35–50 min | 70–100 min |
| Vancouver → Langley | 45–60 min | 90–120 min |
| Vancouver → Abbotsford | 60–80 min | 120–160 min |
| Burnaby → Surrey | 30–45 min | 60–90 min |
| Richmond → Surrey | 25–40 min | 50–80 min |
These are estimates based on typical traffic conditions. Rush hour can add 15–30 minutes each way.
Typical Total Costs for Common Routes
Vancouver to Burnaby (2-bedroom apartment)
- Moving time: 3–5 hours
- Drive time: ~1 hour total
- Estimated total: $600–$950
Vancouver to Richmond (2-bedroom apartment)
- Moving time: 3–5 hours
- Drive time: ~1 hour total
- Estimated total: $650–$1,000
Vancouver to Surrey (2-bedroom apartment)
- Moving time: 3–5 hours
- Drive time: ~1.5 hours total
- Estimated total: $700–$1,100
Vancouver to Coquitlam (2-bedroom apartment)
- Moving time: 3–5 hours
- Drive time: ~1.5 hours total
- Estimated total: $700–$1,100
Vancouver to Langley (2-bedroom apartment)
- Moving time: 3–5 hours
- Drive time: ~2 hours total
- Estimated total: $750–$1,200
Tips for Inter-City Moves
Schedule around traffic. Rush hour on the Trans-Canada, Highway 1, or the Oak Street Bridge can add significant time. Starting early (7–8am) avoids the worst of it.
Confirm the address details. Make sure both addresses are correct and the crew has clear directions. GPS is not always reliable in new developments or industrial areas.
Plan for parking at both ends. Parking in downtown Vancouver or a busy Surrey strip mall is different from a residential street. Think about where the truck will park at both addresses.
Get a Quote for Your Inter-City Move
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