Easy Moving is a professional long-distance moving company serving the Ottawa to Toronto corridor since 2001. We provide affordable moving services for families, individuals, and businesses relocating from Canada's capital to the GTA. Our trucks cover the 450 km along Highway 417 and the 401 on a regular departure schedule.
Ottawa moves have a distinct profile. A large share of our customers on this route are federal government employees, diplomats, and public sector contractors whose postings end or transfer to Toronto-based offices. We also regularly move university graduates from uOttawa and Carleton entering Ontario's private sector job market.
At 450 km, this is one of our shorter long-distance routes. Typical transit time is 1 to 3 days, depending on the shipment schedule and delivery arrangements. Comprehensive insurance is included in every base quote. Same-week delivery is available on most orders.
Planning the reverse move? See our Toronto to Ottawa movers page for details about eastbound relocations between the GTA and the capital.
Ottawa to Toronto Route Facts
Understanding the logistics of a cross-country move helps you plan better. Here is the real operational data for our westbound trips:
- Distance: Approximately 450 kilometers
- Typical transit time: 1 to 3 days
- Weekly departures: 1 to 2 trucks
- Average shipment size: 200 to 700 cubic feet
- Most common move size: small loads & 1-bedroom apartment
Cost of Moving from Ottawa to Toronto
The cost of your relocation depends on the exact volume of your home, the total distance, and any additional services such as professional packing or climate-controlled storage. Our backtrip includes a 5% discount for the back route.
| Type of Move | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Small Move (boxes / suitcases / small furniture) | $479 – $859 |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment (basic) | $859 – $1,239 |
| Full 1 Bedroom / Small 2 Bedroom | $1,399 – $2,089 |
| 2 Bedroom Apartment / Larger Move | $2,089 – $3,299 |
| Piano, Specialty Item or Large Appliance | $759 – $1,049 |
| Car Transportation (Ottawa → Toronto) | $1,099 – $1,699 |
What affects your return rate to the GTA?
- Total volume: Amount of cubic feet reserved on our returning truck.
- Destination access: Specific elevator booking rules and parking availability in downtown Toronto or GTA condos.
- Specialty handling: Safe transport of heavy or fragile items (pianos, pool tables, or vehicles) back to Ontario.
- Schedule flexibility: Your ability to align with our weekly consolidated return runs to North York.
- Professional prep: Full packing services or custom crating for the westbound trip to Toronto.
Since we are returning to our home base, being flexible with your dates can often lead to additional savings.
From Ottawa to Toronto: Why People Relocate
Leaving the Public Sector
Ottawa's economy is built around federal government. Many professionals reach a point where private sector opportunities in finance, tech, or consulting require a move to Toronto. This is one of the most common reasons we see on this corridor.
End of Posting or Contract
Diplomats, military personnel, and federal contractors are regularly posted to Ottawa for fixed terms. When the posting ends, many relocate to Toronto rather than return to their home province. We handle this type of move frequently on this route.
Graduates Entering the Job Market
uOttawa and Carleton produce a steady stream of graduates each year who move to Toronto for entry-level positions in law, business, and technology. Most ship a single bedroom load and a few boxes.
Same Province, Bigger City
Ottawa and Toronto are both in Ontario, which makes this move simpler than interprovincial relocations. No provincial tax adjustments, no health card wait periods. Just a 450 km drive west along the 401.
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