We move households from Richmond to Vancouver, and from Vancouver back to Richmond, with the customs paperwork prepared on both sides. About 4,832 km by road.
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A move between Richmond and Vancouver crosses the continent and an international border. You declare your goods to the Canada Border Services Agency, show whether you are a returning resident or a first time settler, and file the goods lists. In British Columbia you also deal with health coverage and ICBC licensing. Motion drives it end to end and prepares the forms.
Household goods entering Canada are declared on the BSF186 goods-to-follow list and the BSF186A list of accompanying goods. Both are filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry, which for this route is normally the Pacific Highway crossing at Blaine. Motion prepares them from your inventory.
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 early.
Between Richmond and Vancouver the truck covers I-64, I-90 and I-5 and enters Canada at the Pacific Highway crossing. Motion uses one carrier end to end, so your goods are not transferred to a second carrier at the border, and the customs paperwork travels with the load.
Provincial health coverage and a BC driver’s licence each have their own process and timing, so apply soon after you arrive. Vancouver strata buildings often require elevator and loading zone bookings, which should be arranged before the delivery date is confirmed.
Tell us about your move in the quote form at the top of this page and we will set up the video call.
Get my free quoteRoad distances to Vancouver
4,832 km
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Moving from Richmond or a nearby city to Vancouver? We pick up across the Richmond area and the rest of Virginia 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.
Moving from Richmond to Vancouver is a run of about 4,830 km, and Motion Transport handles it with one carrier from your Virginia door to your British Columbia door. The truck normally leaves on I-64, crosses the northern states on I-90, then takes I-5 north to the Pacific Highway crossing at Blaine. There is no transfer at the border, and we prepare the customs paperwork for you.
That is why we quote after a video call, once we have seen the actual load.
Book the building early. Most Vancouver condos and apartments require an elevator and loading zone reservation, and some limit move hours. Ask your strata manager before you confirm a delivery date.
Size down before you pack. Richmond homes often come with garages, basements and larger rooms than a typical Vancouver unit. Sorting furniture before the video call keeps the load, and the plan, accurate.
Prepare for a wet arrival. Vancouver’s wet season is long. Keep upholstered pieces and cardboard wrapped, and ask for delivery plans that limit time on the pavement between truck and door.
Sort your vehicle and licence early. A US vehicle has its own import steps before BC registration, and new residents exchange a driver’s licence through ICBC. Check current rules with each agency 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 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 Motion truck and crew carry your goods from Virginia to Vancouver, with no handover at the border.
We prepare the BSF186 and BSF186A lists and file them with CBSA at the port of entry for you.
Vancouver to Richmond moves run on the same corridor, and trucks are filled on the return leg.
Your quote is set after a video call that walks through your home, so it matches the real load.
Commercial entry at Blaine is planned into the schedule from the day of pickup, not left to chance.
“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 distance is about 4,830 km, and actual timing depends on the fulfilment partner, so treat any figure as a ballpark, not a promise. We confirm a delivery window after your video call.
Generally not on used personal and household effects. 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.
Usually the Pacific Highway crossing at Blaine, Washington, reached on I-5 north after the run west on I-90. The same Motion truck drives through, so goods are not moved to a second carrier at the border. Final routing is confirmed at booking.
Yes. Motion runs this corridor in both directions with one carrier end to end.
Mainly the BSF186 goods-to-follow list and the BSF186A list of accompanying goods, filed with the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. We prepare them from your inventory; you supply identification and details of your residency status.
Book a video call and we will build the plan around your home.
