Best Long Distance Movers in Columbus

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Updated Jun 17, 2025

Looking for reliable long distance Columbus movers? See our top 5 recommended interstate movers in Columbus, IN based on extensive analysis. We analyzed 5 moving companies in Columbus across 8,738 review data points and more than 18,000 movers nationwide using our 11-point rating system to help you determine which Columbus moving company to hire. See our top recommendations, get data-based information on Columbus moving costs, and read detailed Columbus moving guides for wherever you're moving.

Key Takeaways:

Two Men and a Truck is our overall top recommended long distance moving company in Columbus
Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC is the most affordable long distance movers in Columbus
Expect to spend somewhere between $1,332 and $9,000 on long distance Columbus moving services
Our rankings and results are unbiased & backed by data… NOT paid promotions

Best Long Distance Moving Companies in Columbus, IN

Rank	Company	Score	BBB Rating
1	Two Men and a Truck	9.31	A+
2	Moving Ahead Services	8.97	D
3	E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.	8.87	A+
4	All American Moving and Storage	8.42	A+
5	Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC	8.38	A+

Our Top Recommendations

TOP PICK

Two Men and a Truck

Best moving company overall in Columbus, IN

9.31/10

ExceptionalView details

RUNNER-UP

Moving Ahead Services

Speediest movers on our list

8.97/10

SuperbView details

ALSO GREAT

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.

Longest running moving company

8.87/10

SuperbView details

Two Men and a Truck

Exceptional

9.31/10

2170 S Yost Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47403

11-Point Rating

9.7

9.6

8.1

9.4

8.8

9.5

9.9

9.6

9.7

8.4

9.7

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Best moving company overall in Columbus, IN. Two Men and a Truck takes the #1 spot for our overall ranking and is the top recommended movers in Columbus.

Two Men and a Truck is the number 1 ranked moving service in Columbus, IN with an overall score of 9.31 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is an Exceptional score and places it in the top 98.38% of all movers in Indiana and the top 96.13% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 4 other Columbus moving companies and better than 340 movers in Indiana.

Our Research

Analyzed 376 total reviews
Reviewed 6 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at DOR & FMCSA
Crunched 1,328 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Two Men and a Truck & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.69	↑ 16.6%	265	9	96.7%
Punctuality	9.58	↑ 20.0%	70	3	95.9%
Affordability	8.13	↑ 7.3%	26	6	81.3%
Communication	9.41	↑ 26.6%	81	5	94.2%
Stick to Prices	8.84	↑ 48.3%	21	2	91.3%
Speed	9.51	↑ 12.6%	99	6	94.3%
Friendliness	9.87	↑ 13.1%	160	1	99.4%
Will Hire Again	9.63	↑ 19.7%	256	10	96.2%
Professionalism	9.69	↑ 18.6%	166	5	97.1%
Conflict Handling	8.36	↑ 105.5%	10	1	90.9%
Precision & Care	9.70	↑ 22.4%	123	3	97.6%

Recent Two Men and a Truck Reviews

Quality - 9.69/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

excellent experience with the moving team

This moving company is FANTASTIC!

Excellent workers who never stopped

David and Malik provided excellent service

All I can say is “wow!”

Recent Customer Complaints

things that were broken, dropped, scuffed, and scratched

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

265 (96.7%)

Negative

9 (3.3%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Two Men and a Truck

Local moving
Junk removal
Storage
Long-distance moving
Packing services
Boxes & supplies
Furniture disposal
Home or business renovations
Foreclosure or eviction cleanouts
Removal of unwanted items from garage cleaning, estate cleaning, or business cleaning

Moving Ahead Services

Superb

8.97/10

3883 Business Park Dr, Columbus, OH, 43204

11-Point Rating

9.5

9.6

8.7

9.1

7.7

9.6

9.9

9.4

9.6

6.3

9.2

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Best moving service to hire if you're in a hurry. The movers at Moving Ahead Services work fast to get the move done.

Moving Ahead Services is the number 2 ranked moving service in Columbus, IN with an overall score of 8.97 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 91.01% of all movers in Indiana and the top 88.55% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 3 other Columbus moving companies and better than 501 movers in Indiana.

Our Research

Analyzed 699 total reviews
Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at DOR & FMCSA
Crunched 2,536 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Moving Ahead Services & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.53	↑ 14.7%	496	26	95.0%
Punctuality	9.57	↑ 19.9%	168	7	96.0%
Affordability	8.74	↑ 15.3%	61	7	89.7%
Communication	9.06	↑ 22.0%	119	13	90.2%
Stick to Prices	7.65	↑ 28.3%	20	5	80.0%
Speed	9.60	↑ 13.7%	233	9	96.3%
Friendliness	9.88	↑ 13.2%	302	3	99.0%
Will Hire Again	9.44	↑ 17.4%	491	27	94.8%
Professionalism	9.62	↑ 17.7%	291	12	96.0%
Conflict Handling	6.32	↑ 55.5%	15	8	65.2%
Precision & Care	9.23	↑ 16.4%	205	18	91.9%

Recent Moving Ahead Services Reviews

Quality - 9.53/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

great company to work with

great movers with fast service

very happy with their service

very professional and did an excellent job

Justin and Mike provided excellent service

Recent Customer Complaints

they didn't put things where they were supposed to go

great reviews influenced expectations

they damaged my furniture

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

496 (95.0%)

Negative

26 (5.0%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Moving Ahead Services

Local Movers
Long Distance Movers
Packing Services
Moving Labor
Junk Removal
Storage Options
Moving Supplies
Vehicle Relocation
Piano Movers
Pool Table Movers

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.

Superb

8.87/10

2235 Southwest Blvd H, Grove City, OH, 43123

11-Point Rating

9.5

9.4

8.5

9.1

8.0

9.6

9.7

9.4

9.5

5.6

9.2

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Best movers to hire in Columbus with a proven track record. E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. has been moving since 1881.

E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. is the number 3 ranked moving service in Columbus, IN with an overall score of 8.87 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Superb score and places it in the top 88.01% of all movers in Indiana and the top 85.69% of moving companies nationwide. They score better than 2 other Columbus moving companies and better than 485 movers in Indiana.

Our Research

Analyzed 296 total reviews
Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at DOR & FMCSA
Crunched 1,225 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.48	↑ 14.2%	241	12	95.3%
Punctuality	9.38	↑ 17.5%	82	6	93.2%
Affordability	8.54	↑ 12.7%	13	2	86.7%
Communication	9.06	↑ 21.9%	89	10	89.9%
Stick to Prices	7.98	↑ 33.8%	13	3	81.3%
Speed	9.60	↑ 13.7%	70	2	97.2%
Friendliness	9.74	↑ 11.5%	162	3	98.2%
Will Hire Again	9.43	↑ 17.2%	226	12	95.0%
Professionalism	9.50	↑ 16.2%	148	7	95.5%
Conflict Handling	5.63	↑ 38.3%	11	11	50.0%
Precision & Care	9.20	↑ 16.1%	93	9	91.2%

Recent E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. Reviews

Quality - 9.48/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

Shanna ensured things went well

E.E. Ward provided top-notch services for two moves

EE Ward is a very professional moving company

exceptionally produced

Could not have been more pleased with our recent experience

Recent Customer Complaints

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

241 (95.3%)

Negative

12 (4.7%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.

Local Moving
Long Distance Moving
International Moving
Corporate Relocation
Storage
Piano Moving
Last-Minute Moving
Furniture Moving
Packing Services
Commercial Moving

All American Moving and Storage

Fabulous

8.42/10

2660 Fisher Rd suite c, Columbus, OH, 43204

11-Point Rating

9.3

7.3

8.5

6.3

9.5

9.9

9.0

9.4

5.2

9.1

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All American Moving and Storage is the number 4 ranked moving service in Columbus, IN with an overall score of 8.42 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Fabulous score and places it in the top 76.59% of all movers in Indiana and the top 72.38% of moving companies nationwide.

Our Research

Analyzed 511 total reviews
Reviewed 7 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at DOR & FMCSA
Crunched 1,481 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between All American Moving and Storage & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.28	↑ 11.8%	286	27	91.4%
Punctuality	9.28	↑ 16.2%	130	12	91.5%
Affordability	7.28	↓ -3.9%	21	8	72.4%
Communication	8.47	↑ 14.0%	88	19	82.2%
Stick to Prices	6.26	↑ 5.1%	17	11	60.7%
Speed	9.52	↑ 12.7%	90	5	94.7%
Friendliness	9.88	↑ 13.1%	198	1	99.5%
Will Hire Again	8.96	↑ 11.3%	225	31	87.9%
Professionalism	9.43	↑ 15.3%	154	11	93.3%
Conflict Handling	5.24	↑ 28.9%	12	14	46.2%
Precision & Care	9.05	↑ 14.2%	108	13	89.3%

Recent All American Moving and Storage Reviews

Quality - 9.28/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

our household goods had been well packed and showed no signs of damage

All American Moving and Storage deserves more than 5 stars

great service by movers

very professional from communication to delivery

delivered furniture very professionally and with no damage

Recent Customer Complaints

lost a valuable piece of art

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

286 (91.4%)

Negative

27 (8.6%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by All American Moving and Storage

Residential Moving
Commercial Moving
Bekins Long Distance Moving
Storage Services
Delivery Services
Packing Guide
Hourly Moving Services
Last Minute Moving Services
Furniture Moving Services
Appliance Moving Services

Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC

Very Good

8.38/10

1438 10th St Suite A, Jeffersonville, IN, 47130

11-Point Rating

9.2

9.1

8.2

7.6

9.2

9.8

8.9

9.3

3.2

8.5

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Get the best bang for your buck hiring Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC of Jeffersonville. They have the best affordability index score which measures both quality and affordability.

Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC is the number 5 ranked moving service in Columbus, IN with an overall score of 8.38 out of 10. Based on our extensive analysis, this is a Very Good score and places it in the top 76.55% of all movers in Indiana and the top 70.85% of moving companies nationwide.

Our Research

Analyzed 462 total reviews
Reviewed 6 social profiles and review listings
Checked for license verification at DOR & FMCSA
Crunched 1,518 data points pertaining to the above

11 Point Rating

Metric	Score Out of 10	vs Nationwide Comparison between Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC & the average of all moving companies nationwide	Positive Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric positively (a score of 7-10)	Negative Reviews The total number of reviews that rated the metric negatively (a score of 1-6)	Positive Score
Quality	9.18	↑ 10.5%	269	32	89.4%
Punctuality	9.15	↑ 14.6%	79	8	90.8%
Affordability	9.05	↑ 19.5%	62	5	92.5%
Communication	8.16	↑ 9.8%	59	14	80.8%
Stick to Prices	7.62	↑ 27.8%	13	4	76.5%
Speed	9.24	↑ 9.4%	130	13	90.9%
Friendliness	9.79	↑ 12.1%	159	2	98.8%
Will Hire Again	8.94	↑ 11.1%	271	35	88.6%
Professionalism	9.27	↑ 13.3%	165	15	91.7%
Conflict Handling	3.24	↓ -20.4%	8	24	25.0%
Precision & Care	8.51	↑ 7.3%	125	26	82.8%

Recent Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC Reviews

Quality - 9.18/10

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

Recent Customer Praises

Cameron, Zach, Sal, and Cody provided excellent service

very pleased with their service

Everything was to our liking

positive experience with the service

great work by movers

Recent Customer Complaints

hardworking but not prepared for a large move

not satisfied due to broken items

huge mistake with the move

negative rating desired due to extremely poor service

Overall Review Distribution

Positive

269 (89.4%)

Negative

32 (10.6%)

Additional Details

Moving Services Offered by Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC

Affordable packing and moving options for household and office moves
Local and long-distance moving
Clean-cut, athletic, and well-trained movers
Fully licensed and insured
Packing services
Loading or unloading only services
Additional movers available for hire
Residential and commercial moving
Expert packing for high-value and breakable items
Low, flat hourly rates for savings

How Much Do Long Distance Moving Services Cost in Columbus, IN?

Expect to spend somewhere between $1,332 and $9,000 to hire professional long distance movers in Columbus. The final amount will depend on how much you have and how far away you are moving.

ROUTE	DISTANCE	STUDIO	1 BEDROOM	2 BEDROOMS	3 BEDROOMS	4 BEDROOMS
Columbus to New York City	719 miles	$1,610	$2,392	$3,950	$5,738	$8,267
Columbus to Los Angeles	2,103 miles	$2,394	$3,569	$5,911	$8,615	$12,450
Columbus to Chicago	229 miles	$1,332	$1,976	$3,255	$4,720	$6,785
Columbus to Houston	1,053 miles	$1,799	$2,676	$4,423	$6,432	$9,276
Columbus to Phoenix	1,775 miles	$2,209	$3,290	$5,447	$7,933	$11,460
Columbus to Philadelphia	652 miles	$1,572	$2,336	$3,855	$5,599	$8,065
Columbus to San Antonio	1,204 miles	$1,885	$2,805	$4,637	$6,746	$9,732
Columbus to San Diego	2,166 miles	$2,430	$3,623	$6,000	$8,746	$12,641
Columbus to Dallas	891 miles	$1,707	$2,539	$4,193	$6,095	$8,786
Columbus to San Jose	2,348 miles	$2,534	$3,778	$6,259	$9,125	$13,193

*Please note: These Columbus, IN moving prices are rough approximations based upon nationwide data as well as local and statewide data. To determine the exact costs associated with your move, get a quote from a licensed mover.

How we ranked the top Columbus movers

Why you should trust us

We take reviews seriously to protect people just like you! Our team has been crunching data on moving companies since 2010. Our math-based ranking system uses data, manual review, and statistical analysis to help you hire the best movers in Columbus, IN.

Rating Methodology

Here's the methodology we used to come up with the best movers in Columbus:

$Our data scientist working on the years of experience formula$

Our original review-based ranking algorithm

We started with a total of 5 companies that offer moving services in the Columbus area.

From these 5 companies, we analyzed a total of 2,499 reviews dating all the way back to July 2008.

We also reviewed a total of 1 state and federal moving licenses from these 5 companies and 33 different 3rd party review and social profiles.

Each of the ~2,000 reviews was scored according to our detailed 11-point rating criteria

This gave us a total of 8,738 data points to compute individual company scores.

Reviews are time-weighted so that more recent reviews carry more weight. This helps you understand how a mover is doing today... not 5 years ago. We have 674 Columbus moving company data points from the past 2 years that carry more weight.

Bayesian averages calculated to fairly account for the differences between companies that are newer(like Two Men and a Truck) vs older more established companies (like E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co.).

The Great Guys Moving 11-Point Rating Breakdown

Our 11-point rating criteria scores every Columbus moving company across 11 of the most important criteria for a succesful moving experience.

Quality

Overall quality of the service provided on moving day.

9.37/10 avg in Columbus from 1,790 reviews

Punctuality

Did the crew show up on-time with the required equipment?

9.19/10 avg in Columbus from 623 reviews

Affordability

How affordable was the moving service?

8.57/10 avg in Columbus from 250 reviews

Communication

Responsiveness before, during, and after the move.

8.75/10 avg in Columbus from 548 reviews

Stick to Prices

Was the final price consistent with the original quote?

7.60/10 avg in Columbus from 115 reviews

Speed

Efficiency without taking unnecessary time to increase costs.

9.50/10 avg in Columbus from 707 reviews

Friendliness

Was the moving crew cordial and friendly on moving day?

9.80/10 avg in Columbus from 1,053 reviews

Will Hire Again

How likely a customer is to hire the same movers again.

9.22/10 avg in Columbus from 1,714 reviews

Professionalism

Did the moving crew behave professionally on moving day?

9.31/10 avg in Columbus from 1,045 reviews

Conflict Handling

How well the company responds to accidents and issues.

5.17/10 avg in Columbus from 122 reviews

Precision & Care

Were walls scratched? Did furniture get damaged or lost?

8.92/10 avg in Columbus from 771 reviews

Charts & Visualizations

With 8,738 data points across 5 moving companies and 2,499 reviews, we've got a lot of data to work with. Here are some of the charts and visualizations we've created to help you understand the moving industry in Columbus.

Comparing ratings, review history, and total data points

Bubble size represents the number of analyzed data points. Hover over bubbles for details.

Ranking history

How the currently ranked top 5 Columbus movers have performed over time

11-Point Rating Comparison

Detailed breakdown of Columbus moving company 11-point ratings

Indiana-wide 11-Point Percentile Comparison

See how the top movers in Columbus compare to all movers in Indiana

		Quality	Punctuality	Affordability	Communication	Stick to Prices	Speed	Friendliness	Will Hire Again	Professionalism	Conflict Handling	Precision & Care
1	Two Men and a Truck Exceptional9.31	92	89	49	90	91	74	96	92	92	97	96
2	Moving Ahead Services Superb8.97	81	88	66	79	70	79	97	81	88	82	73
3	E.E. Ward Moving & Storage Co. Superb8.87	78	78	59	79	76	79	84	80	80	72	71
4 A	All American Moving and Storage Fabulous8.42	67	74	28	62	43	74	97	60	77	66	66
5	Cardinal Moving Indiana LLC Very Good8.38	62	69	76	53	69	57	89	58	69	36	48