Moving from Massachusetts to Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Boston and Wichita it is about 1,657 miles and 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,365 to 1,657 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~1,657 miBoston → Wichita
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,457+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 223 people moved from Massachusetts to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±275), and about 382 went the other way. Between Boston and Wichita it is about 1,657 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,457 – $9,942 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 235 movers based in Massachusetts hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Massachusetts to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 223 people a year (±275), against about 382 (±264) from Kansas to Massachusetts, so Kansas loses about 159 people a year on this exchange. Massachusetts is the 38th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex County | Douglas County | 176 ±137 |
| Norfolk County | Johnson County | 101 ±151* |
| Suffolk County | Johnson County | 68 ±81* |
| Suffolk County | Wyandotte County | 59 ±90* |
| Worcester County | Douglas County | 58 ±83* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Boston to Wichita, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Massachusetts and Kansas.
Cost of moving from Massachusetts to Kansas
At about 1,657 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,457 – $9,942 for a two-bedroom home and $8,575 – $11,433 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,369 – $7,158; a freight trailer is $3,579 – $4,772.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,592 – $7,457 | $4,027 – $5,369 | $2,684 – $3,579 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,711 – $8,948 | $4,832 – $6,442 | $3,221 – $4,295 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,457 – $9,942 | $5,369 – $7,158 | $3,579 – $4,772 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,575 – $11,433 | $6,174 – $8,232 | $4,116 – $5,488 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,693 – $12,925 | $6,979 – $9,306 | $4,653 – $6,204 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,185 – $14,913 | $8,053 – $10,737 | $5,369 – $7,158 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,657 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Massachusetts to Kansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield to Kansas City | ~1,365 mi | 7–14 days | $6,143 – $8,190 | $7,064 – $9,418 |
| Springfield to Overland Park | ~1,372 mi | 7–14 days | $6,174 – $8,232 | $7,100 – $9,467 |
| Worcester to Kansas City | ~1,413 mi | 7–14 days | $6,359 – $8,478 | $7,312 – $9,750 |
| Worcester to Overland Park | ~1,420 mi | 7–14 days | $6,390 – $8,520 | $7,348 – $9,798 |
| Boston to Kansas City | ~1,457 mi | 7–14 days | $6,557 – $8,742 | $7,540 – $10,053 |
| Boston to Overland Park | ~1,464 mi | 7–14 days | $6,588 – $8,784 | $7,576 – $10,102 |
| Springfield to Wichita | ~1,564 mi | 7–14 days | $7,038 – $9,384 | $8,094 – $10,792 |
| Worcester to Wichita | ~1,612 mi | 7–14 days | $7,254 – $9,672 | $8,342 – $11,123 |
| Boston to Wichita | ~1,657 mi | 7–14 days | $7,457 – $9,942 | $8,575 – $11,433 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Massachusetts
161 of the 235 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,097 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 54 of 471 vehicle inspections (11.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 164 of 1,074 driver inspections (15.3%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN Van Lines Moving & StorageNorthborough, MA · USDOT 1141917 | 95 | 4 of 37 | 26 of 95 |
| Gentle Giant Moving CompanyWinchester, MA · USDOT 373544 | 78 | 2 of 41 | 6 of 78 |
| Stairhopper Movers LLCEverett, MA · USDOT 1696867 | 54 | 0 of 16 | 3 of 54 |
| Piece by Piece MoversClinton, MA · USDOT 1971286 | 31 | 0 of 11 | 4 of 31 |
| Olympia Moving & StorageWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 597632 | 30 | 1 of 19 | 3 of 30 |
| Esquire Moving IncWatertown Town, MA · USDOT 2820253 | 24 | 1 of 9 | 0 of 24 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
325 listed household-goods carriers are based in Massachusetts, 235 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Massachusetts directory ranks them. At the Kansas end, 89 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Kansas, moving costs in Kansas, or the reverse trip, Kansas to Massachusetts. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Massachusetts
Massachusetts to Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Massachusetts to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Boston and Wichita, the distance is about 1,657 miles. From our model that is $7,457 – $9,942 for a two-bedroom home and $8,575 – $11,433 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,369 – $7,158 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,579 – $4,772. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Massachusetts and Kansas, distances run from 1,365 to 1,657 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Massachusetts to Kansas take?
Boston to Wichita is 4 days on the road (about 30 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Massachusetts to Kansas?
Yes. A move from Massachusetts into Kansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 325 listed movers based in Massachusetts, 235 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Massachusetts.
What is the cheapest way to move from Massachusetts to Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,579 – $4,772 for a two-bedroom home over 1,657 miles against $7,457 – $9,942 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,369 – $7,158, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Massachusetts to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 223 people (±275) moved from Massachusetts to Kansas that year, against about 382 (±264) from Kansas to Massachusetts. That makes Massachusetts the 38th-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.