We move households from Austin to Montreal, and from Montreal back to Austin, with the customs paperwork prepared on both sides. About 3,109 km by road.
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Moving between Austin and Montreal means a Quebec licence exchange through the SAAQ, health registration with the RAMQ, and a declaration of your goods at the border. Which paperwork applies depends on whether you are a returning Canadian or a first-time settler. We handle the customs filing, so you arrive with the right forms and one carrier responsible for the truck.
Goods entering Canada are declared on a BSF186 for goods-to-follow and a BSF186A for the accompanying list. Both are filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. List each item with its value and approximate purchase date. We prepare these with you so the declaration matches what is on the truck.
Used personal and household effects are generally duty-free when relocating to Canada. 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, so confirm your status before you pack.
From Austin the road distance to Montreal is about 3,110 km. A truck normally runs I-35 north, then I-40 and I-81 through the Appalachian corridor, and I-87 to the Lacolle-Champlain crossing. The same Motion carrier drives the full route, with no transfer to a second carrier at the border.
New arrivals in Quebec exchange a Texas driver’s licence through the SAAQ and register for RAMQ health coverage, which can carry a waiting period. A vehicle brought from the United States must also be cleared through the Registrar of Imported Vehicles. Start these steps before the move date.
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3,109 km
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Moving from Austin or a nearby city to Montreal? We pick up across the Austin area and the rest of Texas and deliver to Montreal, Laval, Longueuil and the rest of Quebec, 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 truck leaving the Austin area normally heads north on I-35, crosses Arkansas and Tennessee, picks up I-81 through Virginia and Pennsylvania, then takes I-87 to the Lacolle-Champlain crossing and on to Montreal. It is about 3,110 km. One Motion carrier drives the whole route, with no transfer at the border, and we handle the customs paperwork.
Quebec leases mostly turn over on July 1, so late June is crowded in Montreal, while Austin’s summer heat makes loading days hard on crews and furniture.
Avoid the July 1 crush. Many Quebec leases end on June 30, so movers, elevators and street parking are stretched around that date. Choose dates outside that week if your lease allows it.
Tell us about Montreal access. Plexes often have exterior staircases, narrow doorways and permit parking. Describe the stairs and street on the video call so we send the right crew and truck size.
Flag heat and humidity sensitive items. Wood furniture, leather and instruments go from Texas heat to Quebec winter conditions. Point them out on the call and we will plan the wrapping and the delivery timing.
Start health and licence steps early. Quebec health coverage through the RAMQ can carry a waiting period for new arrivals, and a Texas licence is exchanged through the SAAQ. Begin both before you move.
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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 Texas 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 carrier drives your goods from the Austin area to Montreal, with no handoff at Lacolle-Champlain.
We prepare the BSF186 and BSF186A paperwork for CBSA so your goods clear at the port of entry without you chasing forms.
Trucks also run Montreal to Texas, so the reverse move uses the same carrier and the same single point of contact.
Your price follows a video call where we see the home, the stairs and the volume, not a guess from a form.
Delivery to your Montreal address, including plex walk-ups and tight streets, planned with you before the truck leaves.
“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 route is about 3,110 km, and actual timing depends on the fulfilment partner and when your load is consolidated. Your quote call gives you a window.
Used personal and household effects are generally duty-free when relocating. Returning Canadians must have owned and used the goods abroad for at least six months under tariff item 9805.00.00; first-time settlers are assessed under different conditions. We help you file the right declaration.
Usually Lacolle-Champlain, where I-87 from New York meets Autoroute 15 into Montreal. It is the most direct entry for a Montreal delivery. Exact routing can vary with the load and conditions, and the same carrier stays with your goods across the border.
You need a BSF186 goods-to-follow list and, for items travelling with you, a BSF186A accompanying list, both filed with CBSA at the port of entry. Itemize with values and purchase dates. We prepare these with you and handle the customs side.
Yes. Motion runs the corridor in both directions and fills trucks on the return, so the move south uses the same single carrier. The customs filings differ on the way back, and we walk you through what applies to your situation.
Book a video call and we will price the move after we see your home.
