We move households from Brooklyn to Vancouver, and from Vancouver back to Brooklyn, with the customs paperwork prepared on both sides. About 4,830 km by road.
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Moving between Brooklyn and Vancouver means declaring your goods to the Canada Border Services Agency when you enter Canada, then arranging British Columbia licensing and health coverage after arrival. Motion prepares the customs forms from your inventory and files them at the port of entry.
Household goods entering Canada are declared on two forms filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. The BSF186 covers goods to follow, and the BSF186A lists goods that accompany you. Motion prepares both from your inventory.
Used personal and household effects are generally duty-free when relocating. Returning residents must have owned and used the goods abroad for at least six months under tariff item 9805.00.00. Settlers bringing goods to Canada for the first time are assessed under different conditions.
A truck from Brooklyn normally runs I-80 and I-90 west, then I-5 north to the Pacific Highway crossing at Blaine. The road distance is about 4,830 km. The same Motion truck crosses and delivers, with no transfer to another carrier.
New BC residents generally must obtain a BC driver’s licence within 90 days of arriving. Provincial health coverage carries a waiting period, so interim cover is worth arranging before the move. Check current rules with the province before you travel.
Tell us about your Brooklyn or Vancouver move in the quote form at the top of this page.
Get my free quoteRoad distances to Vancouver
4,830 km
Brooklyn ↔ Vancouver
4,839 km
Queens ↔ Vancouver
4,821 km
Manhattan ↔ Vancouver
4,829 km
The Bronx ↔ Vancouver
Moving from Brooklyn or a nearby city to Vancouver? We pick up across the Brooklyn area and the rest of New York and deliver to Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond and the rest of British Columbia, or the other way round. Your move is assessed on a video call, the rate is locked in writing, and we help you prepare the customs paperwork before the truck reaches the border.
A Brooklyn to Vancouver move is a road run of about 4,830 km. One Motion truck and crew load in Brooklyn, head west on I-80 and I-90, turn north on I-5 and clear customs at the Pacific Highway crossing near Blaine. Nothing is transferred to a second carrier at the border. Motion handles the customs paperwork.
Motion runs this corridor in both directions and fills trucks on the return. A Vancouver to Brooklyn move rides a truck that would otherwise come back partly empty, and the route does not run as a wasted one-way trip.
Book the elevator early. Many Brooklyn co-ops and condos require a reserved move-in window and a certificate of insurance. Ask your managing agent for the rules before you pick a loading date.
Plan the curb space. A full-size truck on a brownstone street needs a clear approach. Tell us about narrow blocks, stairs and walk-up floors so the crew and equipment match the building.
Make the inventory detailed. Customs forms depend on a clear list of what you are bringing. Separate items you will carry with you from the goods that follow on the truck.
Line up British Columbia basics. New BC residents generally need a BC driver’s licence within 90 days. Provincial health coverage has a waiting period, so arrange interim cover before you arrive.
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Origin, destination, rough timeline. A specialist texts you back within five minutes, Mon-Sun, 9am-7pm ET.
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We assess your move accurately over a video call, no in-person visit needed, then lock your rate in writing. Klarna available on deposits $500+.
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Picked up at your door and delivered to your new one, in New York or in Canada. Cargo-liability insured. Balance due after delivery, before offloading.
Sources: Canada Border Services Agency (Form BSF186, Memorandum D2-2-1) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP Form 3299). Rules depend on your situation; confirm yours with the border agency.
The same Motion truck and crew run from Brooklyn to Vancouver, with no handoff at the border.
Motion prepares the BSF186 and BSF186A forms for filing with the CBSA at the port of entry.
Your shipment clears Canadian customs at Blaine and Surrey, then goes straight to your Vancouver address.
Vancouver to Brooklyn moves run on the same corridor, using trucks that already travel the return leg.
You get a quote after a video call that walks through your home, not a number guessed from a form.
“I was helping my daughter to relocate from New Jersey to Toronto and we worried so much about the cross border move. … The pick up in New Jersey was made so smooth that we didn't need to worry about even the packing. The shipment arrived Toronto in 3 days, without needing us to clear the customs!”
ada choungNew Jersey → Toronto · July 2026
Read the full review on Google →“Moving from Montréal to Texas felt like a lot to handle at first. … His approach was different — his communication was on point, he was thorough, and everything he said matched the reviews I read. … The team worked hard, took care of my stuff, and made the whole thing way easier than I expected.”
André LavoieMontréal → Texas · December 2025
Read the full review on Google →“We are moving to the United States and so far Charles and Brent have made our movement swift and smooth. I am sure just as the stuff was picked up on time, it will be delivered on time . Thank you for promptly answering our calls always… wishing your company the very best.”
Shilpa ThackerMoving to the United States · November 2025
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Read all reviews on GoogleThe road distance is about 4,830 km, and actual timing depends on the fulfilment partner, mountain pass weather and border clearance. The quote after your video call gives a firmer window.
No. Motion is one carrier end to end, so the truck that loads in Brooklyn is the truck that crosses at the Pacific Highway and delivers in Vancouver. Customs paperwork is handled for you, which avoids a second carrier and extra handling.
You need a BSF186 for goods to follow and a BSF186A listing goods that accompany you. Both are filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. Motion prepares the forms from your inventory so the declaration matches what is on the truck.
Used personal and household effects are generally duty-free when you relocate. Returning residents must have owned and used the goods abroad for at least six months under tariff item 9805.00.00. Settlers bringing goods to Canada for the first time are assessed under different conditions.
Yes. Motion runs the corridor in both directions with the same carrier from pickup to delivery.
Book a video call and Motion will quote your move after seeing what you are taking.
