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A+ Rated Moving Company Serving All Of New England

Looking for reliable movers in Amherst MA? Five College Movers has been proudly serving the Pioneer Valley since 2009, with our headquarters right here in Northampton, just minutes from Amherst. As the most trusted Amherst moving company, we understand the unique needs of this vibrant college town, from student moves at UMass Amherst to faculty relocations and everything in between.

Professional Movers in Amherst MA | Five College Movers

Your Local Amherst Moving Experts Since 2009 – Serving UMass, Amherst College & Hampshire College

Why Choose Five College Movers as Your Amherst Movers

Local Pioneer Valley Expertise – Based in Northampton, MA Five College Movers | Moving Company Serving New England, we’re your neighbors and understand Amherst’s seasonal rhythms, from move-in madness in September to graduation relocations in May.

Over 30,000 Successful Moves – Our experienced team has perfected stress-free moving throughout New England, with deep expertise in the Five College Consortium area.

Academic Institution Partners – As an approved Massachusetts State Vendor (FAC96) and trusted vendor for the Massachusetts Higher Education Consortium (G13), we specialize in university-related moves.

A+ BBB Rating & 1,000+ Five-Star Reviews – We maintain the highest standards of professionalism, making us the top choice for movers Amherst MA residents and students trust.

Fully Licensed & Insured – DOT #1947212 | MC #692772 | MDPU #31542. Your belongings are protected every step of the way.

Comprehensive Moving Services in Amherst MA

Student & University Moving

With UMass Amherst’s roughly 24,000 enrolled undergraduates plus over 32,000 total students University of MassachusettsU.S. News & World Report, we’re the student moving specialists. Our Amherst movers provide:

Dormitory Moves: Efficient in-and-out service for UMass residence halls
Off-Campus Apartment Moving: Seamless transitions between student housing
Semester Storage Solutions: Secure storage for students between semesters
Graduate & Faculty Moves: Residential moving services for academic professionals

Five College Consortium Moving

We serve all institutions in the prestigious Five College Consortium:

UMass Amherst: Flagship public research university moves
Amherst College: Private liberal arts college with 1,914 full-time students
Hampshire College: Innovative alternative education moves
Smith College (Northampton): Cross-town academic relocations
Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley): Regional consortium moves

Long-Distance Moving

Located 22 miles north of Springfield and 87 miles from Boston Explore Census Data | Amherst, MA – Official Website, Amherst is perfectly positioned for regional moves. We connect Amherst to destinations nationwide, with particular expertise in academic corridor relocations.

Specialized Services

Piano Moving: Expert care for music department instruments
Laboratory Equipment: Specialized handling of research equipment and scientific instruments
Large Item Moving: Professional transport of oversized furniture and equipment
Senior Moving: Compassionate service for Amherst’s retirees
White Glove Service: Premium care for valuable items
Commercial Moving: Business and office relocations

Professional Packing Services

Let our Amherst professionals handle the packing for you, using quality materials and proven techniques to ensure everything arrives in perfect condition at your new Pioneer Valley location.

Why Choose Five College Movers?

Five College Movers is New England's Premier Moving Company

16+ years of moving expertise in New England

Personalized moving strategy crafted by a dedicated moving concierge

Fully licensed, insured, and certified movers

Over 1,000 five-star reviews from satisfied customers

Transparent pricing – easy, accurate, fast over the phone and virtual estimates

Trusted by the Northampton community and beyond

Local partnerships and community engagement since day one

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Fully Equipped Trucks

Fleet of Modern, Clean & Fully Equipped Moving Trucks

Our fleet of up-to-date, immaculate moving trucks are fully prepared to safely and efficiently transport your belongings. Each vehicle is fully stocked with quilted moving pads and all the necessary moving essentials.

Customer Testimonials

Absolutely incredible. They were so fast and organized, and protected all of my furniture. Also very friendly. Set up things for me at home and moved around furniture where I needed it. They were so fast that I didn’t meet the three hour minimum, and so they gave me a discount.

Kelsey W.

I found these guys by doing a Google search. They were close to my location so I gave them a call. I'm so glad I did!!! 3 college guys showed up 15 minutes early for the move. They went right to work and had the 2 storage units emptied and loaded in an hour!! The whole move went like that. I cant say enough on how professional they were. If you need movers I HIGHLY recommend you give them a call.

Jim S.

The team was very organized and efficient. They communicated every step of the process and completed everything ahead of schedule. They did an excellent job and I would definitely recommend them!

Stacy M.

Jack, Jona and Trevor were excellent! They were gentle and considerate to our needs as we moved out of our dwelling from downtown Northampton to nearby Florence. They made this difficult move peacefully and with ease.We told them of our concerns and those were respected. I was impressed that everyone I spoke to at Five College Movers before and after the move were kind and gentle.

Ana H.

The team was very professional and very nice hard workers too

Hannah D.

Ryan and Gilbert made our move perfectly seamless! Communication was good throughout the entire booking process and the move itself. They were on time, hard working, very pleasant, and took good care of our stuff. The move ended up being more stuff than we originally thought, and they just kept going.This was our 2nd time using 5 College Movers and we would use them again. Highly recommend!

Monet U.

Great job- 3 polite young guys showed and made short work of our move. Wrapped everything, moved it all without a complaint, and didn't dent or drop anything. Absolutelt recommend tbis company. Thanks for a great experience.

Michael S S.

These guys were phenomenal, strong, fun, on time, very helpful. If you are moving, these is the team for you. (Cam not included!)

Rishi P.

We used 5 college movers for our move from our apartment to our home, we’ve used them in the past and would recommend them to anyone moving. They are so worth every penny. The team is professional and so so helpful every step of the way.

Andrea S.

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Our Service Area - Serving New England and Beyond

Our moving company proudly serves the New England area, providing reliable and efficient moving services to cities like Springfield, Hartford, Boston, and everywhere in between. Whether you’re relocating within the region or across state lines, we’re here to make your move smooth and stress-free.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to Your Common Questions

What areas does Five College Movers service?

We primarily serve all of New England. But our services are often needed throughout all of the US!

What moving services fo Five College Movers offer?

We offer residential moving, commercial moving, long-distance moving, apartment moving, packing, labor-only, white glove service, piano moving, large item moving, and packing supplies.

How long has Five College Movers been in service?

We’ve been servicing our customers loyally since 2009.

Are the Five College Movers’ workers professionals?

Yes, all of our staff go through thorough background-checks upon hire to ensure we work with professionals only.

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Kelsey Wood

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Stacy MacCormack

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The team was very organized and efficient. They communicated every step of the process and completed everything ahead of schedule. They did an excellent job and I would definitely recommend them!

Ana Hendrick

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Hannah Deutsch

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The team was very professional and very nice hard workers too

Monet Uva

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Michael S Smith

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Rishi Palriwala

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These guys were phenomenal, strong, fun, on time, very helpful. If you are moving, these is the team for you. (Cam not included!)

Andrea Sunshine

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Robb Lioy

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I would definately hire them again. The team that came out were courteous, professional, and handled all of our belongings with care.

Brent Bey

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Punctual, fast, gentle with the fragile things, helpful, courteous. Highly recommend!

Patti J

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The team that was provided did the best work. Never had to do anything to prompt them. They just worked steadily with no stopping and kept asking. "Whats next?" Awesome results and awesome workers. Deserved every penny they earned

Eva

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The movers were very efficient and we really appreciate how smoothly day went with Five College Movers! Very polite and careful with our belongings!

Jane Ferrentino

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We had Mark, Dom, and Nikko do a residential move for us. All three of them were very professional, patient, fast, efficient, and so nice! There were a couple things that I forgot to tell them to move for us and they were happy to add them to the truck for us! We will definitely be requesting all three of them for when we move everything to our new house this fall!

Pamela Parker

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Five College Movers is as close to “white glove” moving as it gets. I was so happy I chose this business. Professional, courteous, nice. They were so respectful of my furniture and home. Not one scratch not one ding!! I want to move again just to hire them. Can’t say enough about how easy they helped make this move!!

Julia McClellan

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These movers were absolute beasts! The whole process was super easy, friendly, and well-organized. No complaints and would absolutely call them again.

Darlene Spratt

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Professional and on time with accurate quotes to boot !!! Best ever moving company I’ve used, in my 60 years on this earth .

Katie Lester

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Five College Movers did an amazing job! They were on time and loaded up the truck quickly but carefully, and were very kind and courteous. Highly recommended!

Alison Odonald

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We’ve used Five College Movers for all of our moves- complete relocation to a new home, move of office needs, and kids move to Boston. The teams are always courteous and professional taking great care with our belongings and offering to assist with placement, reconfiguration of rooms and more. Highly recommend and will only use again in the future!

Dina Simpson-Jones Simpson-Jones

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We had a couple of gentlemen help unload a U-haul for my daughter, and carry it all up a treacherous flight of stairs outside a house, to a 3rd floor apartment... and they did it in record time! Nothing was damaged or broken, they were very polite and friendly, and incredibly helpful. They were amazing! I already told them that when she's ready to move out, that we'd be contacting them to come back! Outstanding experience, worth every penny!!!

Geoff Morris

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They showed up on time, they took great care of our stuff and the houses we moved in and out of, they were very friendly and professional, and worked well together to get everything moved in a timely manner. Great experience all around.

Nikki Long

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Guys we’re on time, friends and great to work with. Would absolute use 5 Colleges Movers again.

Sarah Frisken

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The Movers were careful with my things, hard working, positive, and friendly. It was a very good experience. The company was responsive and helpful.

Stephanie Soos

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Jacob and his team were great to work with. They were efficient and professional. They checked multiple times if we were happy with the placement of furniture. We are very happy with the service you all provided. Thank you.

Courtney Rodrigues

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Quick and efficient! The crew made sure to properly stage and wrap all of my belongings to ensure a safe and easy transportation. They reassembled everything once arrived and made sure to communicate and check in with me to make sure all expectations were met. Highly recommend and will definitely use their services again in the future!

Christopher Ertl

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These guys were efficient, strong, and really capable. In particular they moved my piano through a tricky staircase and I was thoroughly impressed. Will definitely call them next time I move.

John Griffin

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After realizing our move was going to be more difficult than expected, we contacted Five College Movers for help. The three man crew showed up early, and were friendly, incredibly hardworking, and handled our stuff with care. Definitely wouldn’t hesitate to hire them again.

Andrew Szkiladz

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I cannot recommend Five College Movers enough. This was my second time using them for a move. The price was more than fair, and they had great communication up to the day of the move and on the day of the move itself. They were professional and made the move very easy. I appreciate making the move as stress free as possible.

Karyn Sandelman

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We had a fantastic inter-state moving experience with 5 college movers! The team, from the office to the field, was top notch — really good at what they do, efficient, pleasant, and hardworking. Special thanks to Carl and Dan for a great job moving our stuff so carefully! We are very happy customers!

Carrie Schurman

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We did a local move. The team arrived early and was done right on time. They were quick, but also careful with our furniture and gave us time to make sure we had everything. Appreciate the great service and highly recommend!

Kate Silveria

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We hired 5 College movers to assist with my parents transition from their home of 50 years. Our crew was not only professional and efficient, but also compassionate regarding the sentimentality of the items to be moved. I would not hesitate to recommend them for any project.

Tim Cunningham

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Friendly, professional service. Got the job done ahead of schedule. Willing to help with anything we needed. I would unreservedly recommend them to anyone.

donna crosson

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I hired these guys the college movers and they were fast, efficient, kind, and professional. They got the job done.

Michele Lifland

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Very efficient from beginning to end. The movers were fantastic! Would use Five College Movers again and again...

Hayley Mermelstein

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I had a great experience with five college movers. They showed up right on time, handled everything with care, and were very accommodating when I had a few extra requests… Would definitely use them again!

sue oconnor

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The two men from Five College Guys movers were very helpful and efficient! Quick but also took great care with my items! Thank you so much! Highly recommend!

Elizabeth Sillin

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Five College Movers was a godsend- they made themselves available on short notice, showed up on time, packed beautifully and were a pleasure to deal with. Truly pleased.

Anna Judson

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These are professional movers. From the men in the office to the men actually moving. It is moved with expertise and care to your belongings. Your belongings arrive in the same condition as they were taken out of the house

Jamie Cotter

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The guys work quick, and had everything done before I even knew it! They were also super friendly. 10/10 would recommend. They moved me in Jan 2025 and when it was time to relocate an estate they got the job done flawlessly!

J Conway

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The movers were professional. They knew exactly what was needed to move in good time. They worked hard and safely. Friendly kind and experienced. They did an awesome job and seemed to enjoy their job. It was a pleasure when moving belongings can be a real hassle. They were very helpful, arrived 10 minutes before the time they said they would be there for the move from Central Ma to the Northshore and I strongly recommend this company. Very grateful.

Jessica Mizzell

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Amazing experience! They made our move really easy and low stress. Will forever be thankful.

Joe Minton

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I was able to book a local move with only one day notice, and everything went perfectly. The team moved the items with great care, brought a load of them to a Salvation Army, and brought the rest too our house without any issue at all.

paul cahn

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This was the smoothest move I have ever been a part of. Nick and crew were extremely professional, knowledgable and friendly. They showed up on time, got everything done quicker than I expected and nothing was damaged. I would highly recommend this company (and crew) to anyone who is looking for a hassle free move.

Steve

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They were kind and efficient. They were very flexible as we were packing while they were moving. Would definitely use again.

Kenneth Lieberman

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The crew was very accommodating as I had to move from my business office to home. There were several last minute decisions and the crew was always very helpful. I recommend Five College Movers without hesitation.

Steven Roberts

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They arrived promptly on time. Started work after a brief walk through immediately. No chit chat just organized teamwork. Each team member knew his job and completed it in an organized and timely fashion. Loaded truck from one location and made two different deliveries without delay. I highly recommend.

Lori S

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I had 3 guys come to help me move from a 1 bedroom apartment to another. They arrived early, were very fast and took their job seriously. They set up my bed frame at my new place, asked if I wanted any furniture rearranged, and took great care of my belongings. They even helped me move some stuff from my car up to the apartment when they were done! Very impressed because they made my move seamless. The money was well worth it to have hassle free moving

Elizabeth Gebhard

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The 3 Men that moved my things from my storage unit and small apartment to a house were great. They worked hard and were careful with my things. They were Friendly and flexible. Overall I was very pleased with the experience.

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