We move households from Richmond to Montreal, and from Montreal back to Richmond, with the customs paperwork prepared on both sides. About 1,113 km by road.
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Moving between Richmond and Montreal means declaring your household goods to the Canada Border Services Agency, filing the right forms at the port of entry, and showing you qualify for duty-free entry. We prepare the inventory and paperwork so the crossing is routine.
Goods entering Canada are declared on a BSF186 for goods arriving later and a BSF186A for the accompanying list of goods you carry with you. Both are filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry.
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 for the first time are assessed under different conditions.
The same carrier loads in Richmond and delivers in Montreal. Nothing is transferred to a second company at the border, so one team stays accountable for your goods and the customs paperwork throughout.
Motion runs this corridor north and south and fills trucks on the return leg. A move from Montreal to Richmond uses the same single-carrier approach, with US entry paperwork prepared in advance.
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1,113 km
Richmond ↔ Montreal
1,153 km
Petersburg ↔ Montreal
1,150 km
Hopewell ↔ Montreal
1,147 km
Colonial Heights ↔ Montreal
Moving from Richmond or a nearby city to Montreal? We pick up across the Richmond area and the rest of Virginia 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 move from Richmond to Montreal runs roughly 1,110 km, north on I-95 past Washington, then I-81 or I-87 up through New York State to the Lacolle-Champlain crossing south of Montreal. One Motion Transport crew and truck carry the household the whole way. There is no transfer at the border, and we handle the customs paperwork for you.
Richmond is a government, university and hospital town, so many moves here follow job starts, postings and school terms.
Plan for French paperwork. Quebec utilities, leases and the SAAQ licence exchange run in French first. Gather your Virginia licence, lease and insurance records early so you can present them at each office.
Mind the humidity swing. Richmond homes are climate-controlled against humid summers. Wooden furniture and instruments can shift in a Quebec winter, so tell us what is delicate and we will plan packing around it.
Inventory before you pack. Customs wants a detailed list of goods. Write down each box with its contents and value as you pack, and separate anything you will carry with you.
Check your building access. Montreal plexes have outdoor staircases and narrow lanes, while Richmond often means driveways. Send photos of both ends so we can size the truck and the crew.
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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 Virginia 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 carrier loads in Virginia and delivers in Quebec, with no handoff to a second company at the border.
We prepare the BSF186 and BSF186A forms and guide you through filing at the Canadian port of entry.
Crews pack, wrap and load the household, with extra care for fragile and heavy items.
Trucks run both directions on this corridor, so a Montreal to Richmond move uses the same single-carrier setup.
We quote after a video call, so the estimate reflects your actual inventory and access.
“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 GoogleMost trucks use Lacolle-Champlain, reached by I-95 north and then I-87 through New York State. Crossing choice depends on routing and scheduling, so we confirm it when we plan your move. Customs paperwork is prepared in advance either way.
Used 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 arriving for the first time are assessed under different conditions.
You need a BSF186 for goods arriving later and a BSF186A listing goods you carry with you. Both are filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. We prepare the lists with you.
Yes. Motion runs this corridor in both directions with one carrier end to end. Moving south means US customs entry, and we prepare the inventory and guide the process. Ask on your video call about timing.
Expect roughly several days on the road, though timing is a ballpark and not a promise. Actual dates depend on the fulfilment partner, crossing conditions and your pickup and delivery windows. We confirm a schedule once the quote is agreed.
Book a video call and we will quote your move from Virginia to Quebec.
