Planning a move from the UK to the USA? Begin your international relocation today with a free removals quote from 1st Move International. Learn more about the costs of removals to the USA and the many benefits our unique service and process provides.
Find out more about our UK nationwide collections, unbeatable expert packing system, and weekly shipping guarantee. Request a free quote and your own dedicated Move Manager will walk you through every step of the removals process from beginning to end.
Get there up to 14 weeks faster than other movers with our guaranteed weekly moving services to the USA. Once packed, your belongings are immediately scheduled for the next available weekly sailing. No waiting!
Take advantage of our unique palletised packing system and get the highest level of security for your overseas move. Our space-saving packing minimises handling and maximising safety and security and is the safest way to ship household goods to the USA.
Enjoy precise and transparent billing thanks to accurate measurements. Your pallets are individually measured to ensure you pay for what you ship. No rough estimates.
To ensure your relocation to the USA is seamless, you will be assigned a personal Move Manager. This single point of contact will be your dedicated expert, handling every detail from initial planning to final delivery, and providing professional guidance to make your transition as smooth as possible
Lock in a 10% saving on your move by confirming your booking within 10 days of receiving your quote. There’s no risk in planning ahead! We require no deposit, and you can cancel anytime without a penalty. Secure your preferred moving date and enjoy a lower price.
Our in-house team of customs specialists will manage every aspect of your customs process. We handle all the required documentation to ensure full compliance, streamlining the process for a swift and seamless customs clearance in the USA from the port to your door.
International moving costs from the UK to the USA range from £1150 to £9000. The exact cost will depend on how much you are shipping, your chosen service (shared or full container) and your destination in America.
The average cost of removals to popular US destinations:
See our table below for more prices from the UK to major US cities and states:
| Destination Port or Inland Depot |
Small studio move in a Shared Container |
1 bed flat in a Shared Container |
3 bed house / 20ft Container |
4 bed house / 40ft Container |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, South Carolina | From £1,026 | From £1,622 | £7,568 | £9,100 |
| Chicago, Illinois | From £1,104 | From £1,749 | £8,177 | £9,895 |
| Houston, Texas | From £1,016 | From £1,624 | £8,559 | £10,044 |
| Los Angeles, California | From £1,134 | From £1,798 | £9,743 | £11,846 |
| Miami, Florida | From £1,052 | From £1,663 | £8,276 | £9,619 |
| New York, New York | From £1,021 | From £1,584 | £7,757 | £9,195 |
| Norfolk, Virginia | From £1,175 | From £1,873 | £7,568 | £9,097 |
| San Francisco, California | From £1,391 | From £2,234 | £10,553 | £13,196 |
| Phoenix, Arizona | From £1,503 | From £2,421 | £11,376 | £14,252 |
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | From £1,258 | From £1,998 | £8,973 | £10,601 |
| San Antonio, Texas | From £1,512 | From £2,473 | £11,522 | £13,584 |
| San Diego, California | From £1,454 | From £2,338 | £11,982 | £14,577 |
| Dallas, Texas | From £1,399 | From £2,248 | £10,833 | £12,756 |
| Jacksonville, Florida | From £1,353 | From £2,164 | £9,982 | £11,854 |
| Seattle, Washington | From £1,486 | From £2,397 | £10,973 | £13,766 |
| Denver, Colorado | From £1,453 | From £2,338 | £11,342 | £13,812 |
| Columbus, Ohio | From £1,336 | From £2,143 | £9,504 | £11,532 |
| Louisville, Kentucky | From £1,461 | From £2,352 | £9,954 | £11,913 |
| Boston, Massachusetts | From £1,107 | From £1,749 | £8,348 | £10,857 |
| Las Vegas, Nevada | From £1,615 | From £2,608 | £13,104 | £15,989 |
| Baltimore, Maryland | From £1,225 | From £1,957 | £8,563 | £10,494 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | From £1,163 | From £1,853 | £8,327 | £9,907 |
| Tulsa, Oklahoma | From £1,412 | From £2,267 | £11,207 | £13,598 |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | From £1,324 | From £2,122 | £9,012 | £11,246 |
These are estimates, based on the costs from our UK depot to the arrival port or inland depot in the USA. No two moves are the same, so for a much more accurate quotation, based on your own specific requirements, please complete our moving quote form here.
This is the most cost-effective method of shipping personal belongings to the USA. Ideal for smaller moves (anything less than the contents of a 2-3 bed home). With this service, you share container space with other customers so you only pay for the space required for your move, and you benefit from our unique packing and palletisation process for the ultimate protection for your household goods.
The cost for a small move to America via shared container starts from £1,000 up to £2,500 for 1-2 bed apartment. This is a weekly service with a transit time of between 12 to 30 days, depending on your final destination in the US. Additional costs for packing, customs clearance and delivery to your door are applicable.
Full Container is the ideal solution for larger house moves, especially if you are taking all the contents from your 3- or 4-bedroom home. With a full container service (FCL) you have exclusive use of a 20ft or 40ft container for your move from the UK. When shipping in a full container, you benefit from the security and control of having an entire container dedicated to your belongings and have the assurance of a speedy customs clearance on arrival and faster delivery to your residence in America.
Full container shipping costs start at around £6,900 for a 3-bedroom house or £8,600 for a 4-bedroom home. There will be additional costs for pack and load services, shipment cover, and final delivery depending on your destination in the USA.
Here’s what our industry-leading palletised system looks like once your belongings are packed, wrapped, and ready to sail.
This isn’t just packing
It's protection.
It's speed.
It's door-to-door peace of mind.
Move on your schedule, not your mover's. Ship your belongings up to 14 weeks faster and eliminate the waiting and uncertainty common with other international movers.
How? We don't wait to fill our own containers. Instead, we use regularly scheduled commercial sailings, giving us—and you—access to a reliable, weekly timetable. We are proud to be the only UK mover offering this level of transparency.
View the live schedule below and choose the exact sailing date that fits your plans.
| Destination | Vessel Name | Last Moving Date to Meet Vessel | Sailing Date | Port to Port Transit Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | APL California | 26/07/2025 | 09/08/2025 | 19 |
| APL Minnesota | 02/08/2025 | 16/08/2025 | 19 | |
| CMA CGM Francoise Sagan | 09/08/2025 | 23/08/2025 | 19 | |
| OOCL Bremerhaven | 16/08/2025 | 30/08/2025 | 19 | |
| Los Angeles | CMA CGM Sambhar | 23/07/2025 | 06/08/2025 | 30 |
| CMA CGM Fort Saint Charles | 30/07/2025 | 13/08/2025 | 30 | |
| CMA CGM Fort De France | 06/08/2025 | 20/08/2025 | 30 | |
| CMA CGM Fort Royal | 13/08/2025 | 27/08/2025 | 30 | |
| Miami | Atlantic Sun | 22/07/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 14 |
| Atlantic Sail | 29/07/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 14 | |
| Atlantic Star | 05/08/2025 | 19/08/2025 | 14 | |
| Atlantic Sky | 12/08/2025 | 26/08/2025 | 14 | |
| New York | Atlantic Sun | 22/07/2025 | 05/08/2025 | 12 |
| Atlantic Sail | 29/07/2025 | 12/08/2025 | 12 | |
| Atlantic Star | 05/08/2025 | 19/08/2025 | 12 | |
| Atlantic Sky | 12/08/2025 | 26/08/2025 | 12 |
As a BAR member, our company has been rigorously vetted and subject to regular audits to ensure we meet their strict quality guidelines, including financial stability, full regulatory compliance, and adhering to the BAR's strict code of practice when dealing with our customers and all aspects of relocating their goods worldwide.
Michael
London to Texas, USAHousehold goods arrived yesterday. Unpacked today and everything is in good order. Not a scratch or dent. Everyone involved were most helpful. All questions answered promptly Our thanks to all of you at 1st Move International. Would recommend you to anyone who asked me about you. Superb job!!!!
Philip
London to California, SUSAWe had the best experience and the packing was amazing. Couldn’t be more grateful, we had forgotten some sentimental items during packing and they came back to collect them!!! We were already out of the country before they could come back so they helped arrange everything with a neighbour of ours to collect everything! It all arrived From London, England to Costa Mesa, California perfectly intact! Not a single item broke not even a coffee cup or glassware!
Moving to the USA is a big step, and it's natural to have questions about everything from shipping to customs, and everything in between. We've gathered the most common queries we receive and answered them for you in our helpful FAQ guide below
Here are the moving and shipping costs from the UK to USA.
These costs are for budget purposes only. The final price of your move to USA will depend on factors such as how much you are shipping, the value of your belongings (for insurance purposes), your collection and final destination in the USA. To receive an accurate estimate that is tailored to your move, please ask us for a free quote.
The approximate transit time is between 12 and 30 days, depending on your destination in the U.S. See our simple guide below.
| Destination | Transit Time |
|---|---|
| Houston | 19 Days |
| Los Angeles | 30 Days |
| Maimi | 14 Days |
| New York | 12 Days |
For the most up-to-date information, please visit our USA schedules page.
Whether you're heading to Los Angeles California, Houston Texas, Miami Florida, Phoenix Arizona, Chicago Illinois or anywhere else in the United States we’ve got you covered. Our international removals service extends across all 50 states, including New York, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Michigan and everywhere in between!
Yes, we offer a 10% early booking discount for every move to the USA. Booking your move early means we can make savings on transport and packing schedules and pass these savings to you, our customers.
Get that ball rolling and reserve your move in less than 60 seconds here to secure your 10% discount.
Our experts will guide you through all necessary documentation and customs procedures but to give you a head start, you will need to provide:
For further information on the customs procedures and documentation for importing personal belongings into the USA, please see our US customs guide.
If you are moving to the USA as a permanent residence (immigrant) with a valid visa, you do not need to pay duty on your personal effects and household goods, provided you meet certain requirements set by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The main requirements are;
There are some exceptions where duty may still apply, such as new items, alcohol or tobacco products above personal exemption limits and motor vehicles.
Yes, you can take most household and electrical appliances with you when you are moving to the USA from the UK, but there are a few things to consider;
For more information, please visit our page on shipping electrical goods from the UK to the USA
Items you are allowed to ship include furniture, clothing, books, electrical appliances and other items for personal use. However, there are certain items that may require further permits, or aren’t allowed to be shipped at all. These include;
For anything that you are unsure of, speak with your Move Manager at 1st Move International. To assist us, please send your packed inventory as soon as possible, so that we can check for any items that may need additional attention, or to be removed from your shipment all together.
Take a look at our Customs Guide to the USA for more details and for links to the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Website.
We also provide a comprehensive guide on Prohibted & Restricted Items when Moving to the U.S.
Yes! Once your shipment is in the container and loaded to the vessel, you will receive a tracking number. This will allow you to monitor the progress of your shipment online using our container tracking tool and stay informed about its estimated arrival time.