Philadelphia, PA

ABF Service Center: Chester, Pennsylvania

Moving to Philadelphia, PA?

There are endless possibilities in the "City of Brotherly Love"! Over 1.5 million people call Philadelphia their home, making it the fifth most populous city in the US! Did you know that the city served as the nation's capital for 10 years while Washington, D.C. was under construction? Philadelphia also houses the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Philadelphia offers many awesome experiences and opportunities for residents. Check them out!

Cuisine: For food lovers, Philadelphia is the birthplace of the iconic "Philly" cheesesteak, but it's also where you'll find the home of Tastykakes, a national sweet-treat favorite. Adventurous eaters will also have to try the regional favorite scrapple. Don’t ask about it, just try it.

Sports. One of only a handful of U.S. cities with a professional team in all 4 major sports, the city is home to the 76ers (NBA), the Eagles (NFL), the Flyers (NHL), and the Phillies (MLB). There are also semi-pro, elite amateur, and other professional teams including soccer, rugby, ultimate Frisbee, cricket and more! You can also catch college sports events at any of the area colleges, including the Philadelphia 5, a group of five Division 1 basketball programs including Saint Joseph’s University, University of Pennsylvania, La Salle University, Temple University, and Villanova University. There is a sixth Division 1 school, Drexel University, in the area as well.

Recreation. Philly is home to over 10,334 acres of parks and facilities. The largest park is Fairmount Park which consists of 63 different parks and is the largest landscaped park in the world. There are a number of public art, including sculptures and murals around town, so along with all your outdoor activities, you can enjoy walking amongst the art.

Economy. When it's time for work, you'll find several major U.S. companies headquartered in Philadelphia: Comcast, Sunoco, Aramark, and Cigna are among many other Fortune 500 firms with Philadelphia presence.

Weather. Philadelphia experiences four distinct seasons in terms of climate. With hot summers, mild spring and fall seasons, and cold winters, you will get to wear your entire wardrobe in the course of a year. Philadelphia has variable snowfall, with some winters getting over 70 inches of snow, but others receiving trace amounts. The average amount is about 20” annually, but it really varies from year to year.

Moving to Philadelphia. Your move to Philly needs to be three things: affordable, easy, and fast. What Philadelphia Moving Company is best? How can you move with hassle and without ridiculous prices? Check out U-Pack! U-Pack is a “you pack, we drive” moving service.

How does moving to Philadelphia with ABF U-Pack work?
Moving with U-Pack is simple. Here's what happens:
- We deliver a moving trailer or moving container to your door.
- You have up to three business days to load your belongings.
- We drive your belongings to your new home in Philadelphia.
- You have up to three more days to unload.

You read that right! With U-Pack, you never have to worry about driving! No bulky rental truck to fret about so you are free to travel your way! Our prices are competitive with other moving options, but we have flexible options! If you need moving help to make your move more like a full service move, we can arrange for that as well! Need storage? We can do it! U-Pack offers great moving solutions to fit your needs. Get a moving quote to see how you can move with U-Pack. In just a few clicks you can see how U-Pack can help with your specific move.

Compare U-Pack to other Philadelphia moving companies
U-Pack is the easy, affordable solution to making a self-move. Unlike typical Philadelphia moving companies, U-Pack prices already include the fuel and taxes-and we'll do the driving. Call or click for a free moving quote today to see how much you'll save when you go U-Pack!

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If we are not able to provide door-to-door delivery to your city near Chester, PA, you can save money by loading or unloading at the ABF service center conveniently located in Chester, PA. If you do not see the city you are moving to or from on the list below, call 800-240-7422 and a friendly, knowledgeable ABF U-Pack Moving Coordinator will gladly help.