Moving from Nebraska to Pennsylvania
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Omaha and Philadelphia it is about 1,272 miles and 3 days on the road (about 23 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 955 to 1,321 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.
- ~1,272 miOmaha → Philadelphia
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,724+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 1,714 people moved from Nebraska to Pennsylvania in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,469), and about 754 went the other way. Between Omaha and Philadelphia it is about 1,272 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,724 – $7,632 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 38 movers based in Nebraska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nebraska to Pennsylvania
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,714 people a year (±1,469), against about 754 (±484) from Pennsylvania to Nebraska, so Pennsylvania gains about 960 people a year on this exchange. Nebraska is the 26th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania took in about 234,568 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County | Northampton County | 95 ±146* |
| Morrill County | Luzerne County | 94 ±188* |
| Lincoln County | Carbon County | 53 ±72* |
| Douglas County | Lancaster County | 49 ±77* |
| Boone County | Northampton County | 49 ±77* |
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.
Omaha to Philadelphia, 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 Nebraska and Pennsylvania.
Cost of moving from Nebraska to Pennsylvania
At about 1,272 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,724 – $7,632 for a two-bedroom home and $6,583 – $8,777 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,121 – $5,495; a freight trailer is $2,748 – $3,663.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,293 – $5,724 | $3,091 – $4,121 | $2,061 – $2,748 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,152 – $6,869 | $3,709 – $4,946 | $2,473 – $3,297 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,724 – $7,632 | $4,121 – $5,495 | $2,748 – $3,663 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,583 – $8,777 | $4,739 – $6,319 | $3,160 – $4,213 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,441 – $9,922 | $5,358 – $7,144 | $3,572 – $4,762 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,586 – $11,448 | $6,182 – $8,243 | $4,121 – $5,495 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,272 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 Nebraska to Pennsylvania
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha to Erie | ~955 mi | 3–7 days | $4,298 – $5,730 | $4,942 – $6,590 |
| Omaha to Pittsburgh | ~972 mi | 3–7 days | $4,374 – $5,832 | $5,030 – $6,707 |
| Lincoln to Erie | ~1,007 mi | 3–7 days | $4,532 – $6,042 | $5,211 – $6,948 |
| Lincoln to Pittsburgh | ~1,020 mi | 3–7 days | $4,590 – $6,120 | $5,279 – $7,038 |
| Omaha to Harrisburg | ~1,163 mi | 3–7 days | $5,234 – $6,978 | $6,019 – $8,025 |
| Lincoln to Harrisburg | ~1,212 mi | 7–14 days | $5,454 – $7,272 | $6,272 – $8,363 |
| Omaha to Allentown | ~1,244 mi | 7–14 days | $5,598 – $7,464 | $6,438 – $8,584 |
| Omaha to Philadelphia | ~1,272 mi | 7–14 days | $5,724 – $7,632 | $6,583 – $8,777 |
| Lincoln to Allentown | ~1,294 mi | 7–14 days | $5,823 – $7,764 | $6,696 – $8,929 |
| Lincoln to Philadelphia | ~1,321 mi | 7–14 days | $5,945 – $7,926 | $6,836 – $9,115 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nebraska
25 of the 38 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 252 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 102 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 252 driver inspections (6.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & W Transfer IncPlattsmouth, NE · USDOT 53226 | 73 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 73 |
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyOmaha, NE · USDOT 563314 | 73 | 6 of 29 | 1 of 73 |
| Second to None MovingOmaha, NE · USDOT 1791230 | 15 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Cornhusker Moving Group IncOmaha, NE · USDOT 1015106 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 12 |
| Firefighters on the MovePapillion, NE · USDOT 1686194 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 10 |
| American Eagle Van Lines IncNorfolk, NE · USDOT 256825 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
73 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska, 38 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nebraska directory ranks them. At the Pennsylvania end, 355 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Pennsylvania, moving costs in Pennsylvania, or the reverse trip, Pennsylvania to Nebraska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nebraska
Nebraska to Pennsylvania moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nebraska to Pennsylvania?
Between the two states' main cities, Omaha and Philadelphia, the distance is about 1,272 miles. From our model that is $5,724 – $7,632 for a two-bedroom home and $6,583 – $8,777 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,121 – $5,495 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,748 – $3,663. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Nebraska and Pennsylvania, distances run from 955 to 1,321 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nebraska to Pennsylvania take?
Omaha to Philadelphia is 3 days on the road (about 23 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 Nebraska to Pennsylvania?
Yes. A move from Nebraska into Pennsylvania is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 73 listed movers based in Nebraska, 38 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nebraska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nebraska to Pennsylvania?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,748 – $3,663 for a two-bedroom home over 1,272 miles against $5,724 – $7,632 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,121 – $5,495, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nebraska to Pennsylvania each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,714 people (±1,469) moved from Nebraska to Pennsylvania that year, against about 754 (±484) from Pennsylvania to Nebraska. That makes Nebraska the 26th-largest source of new residents for Pennsylvania among the states.