We move households from Indianapolis to Vancouver, and from Vancouver back to Indianapolis, with the customs paperwork prepared on both sides. About 3,811 km by road.
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A move between Indiana and British Columbia crosses an international border, so your goods must be declared to the Canada Border Services Agency at the port of entry. You itemise what travels with you and what follows, and the carrier files the matching cargo lists. Motion handles that paperwork, so one company stays responsible from the Indianapolis door to Vancouver.
Household goods entering Canada are reported to the Canada Border Services Agency on form BSF186 Personal Effects Accounting Document and BSF186A list of imported goods, covering both the goods you bring with you and any goods to follow, filed at the port of entry. Each lists your items. Motion prepares these for an Indianapolis to Vancouver move so the load is documented before it reaches the border.
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 to claim tariff item 9805.00.00. Settlers bringing goods to Canada for the first time are assessed under different conditions, so confirm your status with CBSA before the truck loads.
British Columbia gives new residents a limited window on an out-of-province licence, commonly 90 days, before a BC driver’s licence through ICBC is needed. Provincial health coverage through MSP carries a waiting period, typically the rest of the arrival month plus two months, so arrange interim private cover before leaving Indiana.
The Indianapolis to Vancouver run is about 3,810 km: I-65 north to the Chicago area, I-90 west across the northern states to Seattle, then I-5 north toward the Pacific Highway crossing at Surrey. One carrier drives the full route, with no transfer at the border.
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3,811 km
Indianapolis ↔ Vancouver
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Moving from Indianapolis or a nearby city to Vancouver? We pick up across the Indianapolis area and the rest of Indiana 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 Indianapolis to Vancouver is a run of about 3,810 km. The truck leaves on I-65 north toward Chicago, takes I-90 west across the northern states to Seattle, then follows I-5 north to the Pacific Highway crossing at Surrey. One Motion carrier handles the whole route, with no transfer at the border, and we prepare the customs paperwork for you.
Indianapolis and Vancouver are run in both directions, and the truck is loaded on the return, so space is not wasted on an empty leg.
Book the elevator early. Most Vancouver strata buildings require a reserved move-in slot, and some ask for a deposit. Contact your strata manager before the delivery date is fixed, because slots can be limited.
Expect less space. Indianapolis homes often come with a basement and a garage. A Vancouver condo or townhouse rarely does, so decide what to sell or store before the video call sizes the load.
Line up licence and health cover. BC lets new residents use an out-of-province licence for a limited time before an ICBC licence is needed, and MSP has a waiting period. Arrange interim health cover before you leave Indiana.
Treat a car as a separate task. A US-plated vehicle going to BC must clear Canadian import rules, including the Registry of Imported Vehicles process, before it is registered and insured. Start that early, since it runs apart from the household 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 Indiana 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 company loads in Indiana and unloads in Vancouver, with no handoff to a second carrier at the border.
We prepare the CBSA cargo lists, BSF186 and BSF186A, for your goods at the port of entry.
A video walk-through of your home sets the load size, crew and quote before anything is booked.
Motion runs Indianapolis and Vancouver in both directions, so your move fits a lane we already drive each way.
We plan delivery around strata elevator bookings and building rules, so the crew is not turned away at the door.
“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
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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 GoogleActual timing depends on the fulfilment partner, the loading date, weather on the mountain passes and border clearance. We give a ballpark window on the video call, not a promise.
Usually the Pacific Highway crossing between Blaine, Washington and Surrey, BC, which handles commercial freight. The route is I-65 north, I-90 west, then I-5 north from Seattle. The final crossing is confirmed when your load is scheduled with the driver.
Generally no; used personal and household effects are usually duty-free when relocating. A returning Canadian resident 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, so confirm your status with CBSA.
Treat the car separately from your household goods. A US-plated vehicle must meet Canadian import requirements, including the Registry of Imported Vehicles process, and then be registered and insured in BC through ICBC. Ask us on the call and confirm the details with the RIV.
Yes. Motion runs this corridor in both directions with one carrier end to end, so a move from Vancouver to Indianapolis follows the same route in reverse. The customs paperwork is handled on that direction too, and we walk you through it on the video call.
Book a video call and we will size the load, confirm the route and quote the move.
