“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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
boxes, tape, bubble wrap, furniture pads from Woburn
short commute from Woburn keeps costs down
every move fully covered
room livable same day
out before the building’s window closes
full service from Arlington to Boston-area campuses
labor-only help available
Woburn facility minutes from Arlington, starting at $89/month
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.
