Ottawa to Montreal Movers
Ottawa to Montreal is about 200 km and a two-hour drive — short enough that the great majority of these moves load in the morning and are unloaded the same afternoon. We cross into Quebec constantly, so there's no out-of-province premium bolted onto your quote.
Happy's Moving & Storage — Ottawa to Montreal, one crew the whole way.
- ~200 km Distance
- ~2 hours Drive time
- Same day, start to finish Typical
- Flat & guaranteed Pricing
A short move that shouldn’t be priced like a long one
Plenty of companies treat the provincial border as a licence to add a line item. The driving reality is a straight run down the 417 onto the 40 — shorter than a good many moves we do entirely inside Ontario.
We quote it as the two-hour job it is: flat, agreed up front, no interprovincial surcharge. What changes the price is the size of your home and the access at both ends, and we ask about both before quoting.
Montreal addresses need a conversation first
The classic Montreal walk-up with an exterior spiral staircase is a real consideration, not a charming detail, and a Plateau triplex can have a turn at the top that decides whether a sofa goes in at all.
So we ask: which floor, what's the staircase like, how wide is the door? Sometimes the answer changes the plan — hoisting through a window, or disassembling more than usual. Far better to know that a week ahead than to find out with your furniture on the sidewalk.
Watch the July 1 window
Quebec's traditional lease turnover is July 1, and a huge share of the province moves in the same few days. Across the whole industry, capacity vanishes and prices rise.
Book early if your date sits in that stretch. If you have any flexibility at all, moving a week either side is cheaper and dramatically calmer.
“Had a great experience moving from Ottawa to Holland Landing! The crew was professional, punctual, and handled everything with care. They made a long-distance move feel easy and stress-free. Communication was clear throughout the process, and nothing was damaged. Highly recommend this moving company for a smooth and reliable experience!”
What we do on every job
- Residential & Apartment Moves — Houses, apartments, condos and cottages moved with care across the Ottawa Valley — equipped for moves of any size.
- Commercial & Office Relocations — Offices, shops and businesses relocated with minimal downtime — evenings and weekends available.
- Long-Distance & Out-of-Province — Moves across Ontario and out to Quebec and beyond — flat quotes, no franchise markup.
- Complete Removal & Cleanup — When you just need it gone — full removal and door-shut cleanup, left broom-clean and ready.
- Packing & Unpacking — Full or partial packing by careful hands — plus boxes and moving supplies available on site.
- Secure Storage Solutions — Short- and long-term storage for the gaps between dates, renovations and downsizing. It’s in our name.
- Estate & Compassionate Clearing — When it isn’t a move but a goodbye, we clear the home with patience, discretion and respect.
We’ll beat any reputable quote · Senior & student discounts · Secure storage available
Ottawa to Montreal moving FAQs
Do you charge extra to cross into Quebec?
No. There is no interprovincial surcharge on our quotes. You are paying for the size of the move and the distance, both agreed before the day.
How long does an Ottawa to Montreal move take?
The drive is roughly two hours, so most of these moves are loaded in the morning and delivered the same afternoon — a single day from start to finish for the majority of homes.
Do you move students to Montreal?
Often — Montreal’s universities make August a busy month on this route. We are equipped for moves of any size including single rooms and small apartments, and students get a discount.
Other cities & routes we move
Planning a Ottawa to Montreal move?
Call for a straight answer and a fair price, or send the quote form and we’ll get right back to you.