Here are the top 5 companies we recommend for small long-distance moves:

- **Best overall:** [MiniMoves](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#mini-moves)
- **Best for last-minute moves:** [Flex Moving & Storage](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#flex)
- **Best for moving containers:** [U-Pack](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#u-pack)
- **Best if you have a few large items:** [Transit Systems Inc (TSI)](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#tsi)
- **Best for competitive pricing:** [uShip](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#uship)

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4.8 / 5](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/minimoves-review/)<br>Licensed<br>Insured<br>Price<br><br>- No minimum move size<br>  <br>- Full-service packing<br>  <br>- Short-term storage<br>[Check prices](https://dicedigital.co/jump/minimoves-movebuddha) [800-300-6683](tel:+8003006683) | Best for Budget Small Moves<br><br>Flex Moving & Storage<br>rating<br>\
4.58 / 5](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/)<br>Licensed<br>Insured<br>Price<br><br>- Small move specialists<br>  <br>- Last minute availability<br>  <br>- Tiered pricing<br>[Get A Quote](https://my.bestinterstatemoving.com/movebuddha/flex-moving-storage/quote?utm_content=mb-partner-panel)<br>[305-853-9272](tel:+3058539272) |

Sometimes, large moving companies turn down shipments that don’t meet their 2,000-pound minimum size requirement. Enter **movers that specialize in small moves**.

We’ve narrowed down the best movers for small moves based on our extensive research and firsthand reviews through our [Better Moves Project](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/better-moves/).

Our top five picks are perfect for long-distance moves, but if you just need help getting your couch downstairs and moving it across town, we’ve provided a couple of recommendations for **small local moves**, too.

Have a one-bedroom apartment with a little more to move? Check out our recommendations for the [best moving companies](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/best-moving-companies/) to find one that meets your needs.

## The best moving companies for small moving loads

Here are our picks for the top small-load moving companies:

- **Best overall:** [MiniMoves](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#mini-moves)
- **Best for last-minute moves:** [Flex Moving & Storage](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#flex)
- **Best for moving containers:** [U-Pack](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#u-pack)
- **Best if you have a few large items:** [Transit Systems Inc. (TSI)](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#tsi)
- **Best for competitive pricing:** [uShip](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#uship)
- **Best for small local moves:** [HireAHelper](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#hire-a-helper)
- **Best for moving labor:** [Bellhop](https://www.movebuddha.com/blog/small-moves/#bellhop)