Moving from Pennsylvania to Kansas
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Philadelphia and Wichita it is about 1,400 miles and 3 days on the road (about 25 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 911 to 1,400 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.
- ~1,400 miPhiladelphia → Wichita
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $6,300+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 930 people moved from Pennsylvania to Kansas in 2024 (Census estimate, ±806), and about 479 went the other way. Between Philadelphia and Wichita it is about 1,400 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $6,300 – $8,400 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 223 movers based in Pennsylvania hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Pennsylvania to Kansas
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 930 people a year (±806), against about 479 (±449) from Kansas to Pennsylvania, so Kansas gains about 451 people a year on this exchange. Pennsylvania is the 20th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Kansas; Kansas took in about 83,083 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County | Johnson County | 99 ±77 |
| Washington County | Johnson County | 80 ±87* |
| Philadelphia County | Wyandotte County | 68 ±111* |
| Chester County | Sedgwick County | 55 ±58* |
| Montgomery County | Douglas County | 43 ±68* |
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.
Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania and Kansas.
Cost of moving from Pennsylvania to Kansas
At about 1,400 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,300 – $8,400 for a two-bedroom home and $7,245 – $9,660 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,536 – $6,048; a freight trailer is $3,024 – $4,032.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,725 – $6,300 | $3,402 – $4,536 | $2,268 – $3,024 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,670 – $7,560 | $4,082 – $5,443 | $2,722 – $3,629 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,300 – $8,400 | $4,536 – $6,048 | $3,024 – $4,032 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,245 – $9,660 | $5,216 – $6,955 | $3,478 – $4,637 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,190 – $10,920 | $5,897 – $7,862 | $3,931 – $5,242 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,450 – $12,600 | $6,804 – $9,072 | $4,536 – $6,048 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,400 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 Pennsylvania to Kansas
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh to Kansas City | ~911 mi | 3–7 days | $4,100 – $5,466 | $4,714 – $6,286 |
| Pittsburgh to Overland Park | ~917 mi | 3–7 days | $4,127 – $5,502 | $4,745 – $6,327 |
| Erie to Kansas City | ~920 mi | 3–7 days | $4,140 – $5,520 | $4,761 – $6,348 |
| Erie to Overland Park | ~928 mi | 3–7 days | $4,176 – $5,568 | $4,802 – $6,403 |
| Harrisburg to Kansas City | ~1,102 mi | 3–7 days | $4,959 – $6,612 | $5,703 – $7,604 |
| Pittsburgh to Wichita | ~1,105 mi | 3–7 days | $4,973 – $6,630 | $5,718 – $7,625 |
| Harrisburg to Overland Park | ~1,108 mi | 3–7 days | $4,986 – $6,648 | $5,734 – $7,645 |
| Erie to Wichita | ~1,122 mi | 3–7 days | $5,049 – $6,732 | $5,806 – $7,742 |
| Allentown to Kansas City | ~1,188 mi | 3–7 days | $5,346 – $7,128 | $6,148 – $8,197 |
| Allentown to Overland Park | ~1,194 mi | 3–7 days | $5,373 – $7,164 | $6,179 – $8,239 |
| Philadelphia to Kansas City | ~1,209 mi | 7–14 days | $5,441 – $7,254 | $6,257 – $8,342 |
| Philadelphia to Overland Park | ~1,214 mi | 7–14 days | $5,463 – $7,284 | $6,282 – $8,377 |
| Harrisburg to Wichita | ~1,295 mi | 7–14 days | $5,828 – $7,770 | $6,702 – $8,935 |
| Allentown to Wichita | ~1,382 mi | 7–14 days | $6,219 – $8,292 | $7,152 – $9,536 |
| Philadelphia to Wichita | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Pennsylvania
139 of the 223 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 783 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 63 of 422 vehicle inspections (14.9%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 130 of 783 driver inspections (16.6%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hills Transfer & Storage IncGreensburg, PA · USDOT 85531 | 35 | 3 of 20 | 0 of 35 |
| J Cawley Moving LLCHanover Township, PA · USDOT 2117707 | 28 | 0 of 21 | 1 of 28 |
| Bright Eye Movers and Cleaners LLCCamp Hill, PA · USDOT 3597545 | 27 | 5 of 15 | 17 of 27 |
| Superior Moving & Storage IncPhiladelphia, PA · USDOT 390115 | 26 | 2 of 14 | 4 of 26 |
| South Hills Movers IncBethel Park, PA · USDOT 98045 | 26 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 26 |
| We-Haul Moving LLCBethlehem, PA · USDOT 967376 | 25 | 2 of 12 | 2 of 25 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
355 listed household-goods carriers are based in Pennsylvania, 223 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania to Kansas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Pennsylvania to Kansas?
Between the two states' main cities, Philadelphia and Wichita, the distance is about 1,400 miles. From our model that is $6,300 – $8,400 for a two-bedroom home and $7,245 – $9,660 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,536 – $6,048 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,024 – $4,032. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Pennsylvania and Kansas, distances run from 911 to 1,400 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Pennsylvania to Kansas take?
Philadelphia to Wichita is 3 days on the road (about 25 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 Pennsylvania to Kansas?
Yes. A move from Pennsylvania into Kansas is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 355 listed movers based in Pennsylvania, 223 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Pennsylvania.
What is the cheapest way to move from Pennsylvania to Kansas?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,024 – $4,032 for a two-bedroom home over 1,400 miles against $6,300 – $8,400 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,536 – $6,048, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Pennsylvania to Kansas each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 930 people (±806) moved from Pennsylvania to Kansas that year, against about 479 (±449) from Kansas to Pennsylvania. That makes Pennsylvania the 20th-largest source of new residents for Kansas among the states.