College Moving from Arlington, MA — Getting Students to Boston and Cambridge
“If I could rate the movers with 10 stars, I would. Pedro and Alberto were fantastic! They were friendly, professional, and they did a great job. I highly recommend them.”
Arlington College Moves — Right Next Door to Cambridge
Arlington borders Cambridge directly — which means Arlington families are sending students to Harvard, MIT, Tufts, Boston University, Northeastern, and other Greater Boston universities every August. Getting from an Arlington home to a dorm room or off-campus apartment takes more than a car, especially when a full bedroom’s worth of belongings needs to make the trip. Smart Penny Moving® handles college moves from Arlington to campuses across Greater Boston. We’re headquartered in Woburn — a short drive from Arlington — so there are no long commute charges before the job starts.
Why Arlington Families Choose Us for College Moves
Arlington’s Colonials, Cape Cods, and Victorians mean most college moves here involve a full family home’s worth of belongings — bed frames, desks, wardrobes, musical instruments, sports equipment, monitors, kitchen items. All of it needs to be handled properly from your Arlington driveway to the destination dorm or apartment. We know the access rules and elevator reservation requirements at Boston-area universities. Having a crew that leaves from a nearby base and knows the campuses makes August move-in day dramatically smoother.
NO HIDDEN FEES - YOU JUST PAY FOR THE TIME
Let's keep it clear: Smart Penny Moving only charges you for the time you need our services. There are no hidden charges or fees, as we like to keep the billing process simple.
WHEN DO YOU START CHARGING FOR MY MOVE?
Moving from Arlington? We begin charging when we leave our Woburn headquarters and stop when we return. Woburn is just minutes from Arlington. We don't charge for traffic.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS?
In addition to charging for time, we also add on costs for providing tape, boxes, shrink wrap, and mattress covers. If you have your own supplies we happily use yours and no additional charge will be levied.
CAN YOU MOVE THESE THINGS FOR US?
There are a couple of items we do not transport, including the following: A. Gas, B. Paints, C. Passports, D. Money, E. Phones, F. Animals
From Arlington Streets to Boston Dorm Rooms
Moving from an Arlington Colonial or Cape Cod into a college dorm is a bigger logistical challenge than most people plan for. The buildings at Harvard, MIT, Northeastern, BU, and Tufts each have their own access rules, elevator schedules, and move-in windows. Our crew coordinates with campus housing in advance so there’s no scrambling on move day. We handle all typical college move items — bed frames, desks, dressers, computers, monitors, musical instruments, sports equipment, kitchen boxes, and clothing — all wrapped or boxed properly.
- Elevator reservations handled — coordinated with campus housing in advance
- Right-sized crew — no overstaffing or understaffing
- Early start times available — beat the August move-in rush from our nearby Woburn base
- No long commute charges — we start billing when we leave Woburn
Move-in day in Cambridge is one of the busiest days of the year in this city. Having a crew that’s done it before — and knows the buildings, the streets, and the timing — makes the difference between a smooth morning and a stressful one. We handle the logistics. You focus on getting settled.
Semester Storage for Arlington Students — Minutes Away in Woburn
College moves don’t follow a normal schedule — internships, study abroad semesters, and post-graduation uncertainty all create situations where Arlington students need somewhere safe between moves. Our Woburn storage facility is a short drive from Arlington — starting at $89/month with climate control and 24-hour surveillance. Same team, no second vendor, no extra coordination. Graduating and not sure where you’re landing yet? We can store everything from your Arlington home or campus while you sort out your next address.
All packing supplies included
boxes, tape, bubble wrap, furniture pads from Woburn
Budget-friendly hourly rates
short commute from Woburn keeps costs down
Licensed and insured
every move fully covered
Dorm move-in and setup
room livable same day
Dorm move-out
out before the building’s window closes
Off-campus apartment moves
full service from Arlington to Boston-area campuses
Loading and unloading only
labor-only help available
Summer and semester storage
Woburn facility minutes from Arlington, starting at $89/month
Experience
Arlington to Boston college moves book up fast in August and September — the earlier you reach out the better. Tell us the university, destination address, and move dates. We’re close by in Woburn and can get things moving quickly. Call 800-611-2201 or fill out the quote form above.
What is included in any move?
- Free in-home or phone estimates
- All necessary equipment and tools
- Assembly and disassembly of basic furniture
- Appropriate truck for your move
What about the movers?
- All employees are background checked
- All employees are trained by Smart Penny Moving
- We are 100% licensed and insured
Don’t forget to check out our packing tips page and use our printable moving checklist. If you have any questions about the moving process, please refer to our FAQs page.