Elizabethtown, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Elizabethtown, PA Moving Company
Elizabethtown sits in the northwest corner of Lancaster County, halfway between Lancaster and Harrisburg along PA 230 and PA 283. It is home to Elizabethtown College, an Amtrak station, and a walkable downtown on Market Street. Our York moving team moves families, students, and seniors all over Elizabethtown, from older homes near the square to newer houses in the surrounding townships. Whether you are moving across town or out of state, we plan the day around your home, your street, and your schedule.
Many homes close to downtown are older brick twins, rowhomes, and single homes with steep stairs, narrow halls, and tight turns. Some have apartments upstairs with only one way in. We pad banisters and door frames, take apart beds and big furniture when needed, and plan where the truck will park on Market Street and the side streets. If a couch will not make the turn at the top of the stairs, we tell you before we start, not halfway through the day.
Elizabethtown also has plenty of apartments, townhomes, and newer subdivisions in Mount Joy Township and West Donegal Township. Many of those homes have finished basements and two-car garages full of tools, bikes, and holiday decorations, so we plan extra time for them. We also help seniors moving into or out of retirement communities like Masonic Village, where there may be set move hours and building rules. We call ahead and work around them, and we can move just the pieces that fit the new space.
Timing matters here. PA 230 and PA 743 get busy at rush hour, and streets near the college fill up when students move in and out. We plan start times around it when we can, and we keep you posted if traffic slows the truck. Need help getting ready? Our packing and unpacking service can pack the whole home or just the kitchen and fragile items. We also offer storage if your closing dates do not line up, and we handle long-distance moves when you are leaving the area.
We also move families in nearby Hershey, Harrisburg, and Mount Joy. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Elizabethtown move like we are moving our own neighbors. Our mission is simple: quality, professional service at a fair price. Home is where the heart is, and moving is where it starts. Call 717-844-5125 for a free quote.
See What Our Customers Are Saying
Our York, PA & Maryland crew moves families in Elizabethtown every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“The movers were thorough and handled my furniture with great care. They also were friendly. Good team!”
Beth Reynolds
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“AMAZING !!! Only book with A & M friendly Movers ! They were great , Moved my stuff and assembled, skilled and prompt and fast !!! We love our beds !! Won’t find better service!!!! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR BOOK NOW !! Lol , Thank you !!”
Nigel Rector
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“Crew arrived early and work professionally and had us moved from our home to an apartment in four hours. If we ever move again A&M Friendly Movers will be my first call and I will recommend them to everyone I know.”
Richard Luckman
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
Your Elizabethtown Moving Crew
Your Elizabethtown move is handled by our York, PA & Maryland crew, based at 5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. That’s about 28 miles (around 45 minutes) from Elizabethtown, and your hourly clock doesn’t start until we arrive at your home.
Call your local crew: 717-844-5125
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 6 AM–10 PM
Elizabethtown, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Elizabethtown and all of Lancaster County.
Long-Distance Moving
Upfront pricing for moves out of state.
Packing & Unpacking
Full or partial packing with quality materials.
Storage
Short- and long-term storage between homes.
Commercial Moving
Offices, retail, and restaurant moves done right.
Junk Removal
Clear out what you do not want to move.
Military Moves
Careful moves on tight PCS timelines.
Piano & Safe Moving
Heavy and specialty items handled safely.
Elizabethtown, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Elizabethtown at a Glance
11,925
Population
34.9 years
Median Age
$238,700
Median Home Value
$76,105
Median Household Income
22.3 min
Average Commute
58.2% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Elizabethtown, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Elizabethtown, PA
Elizabethtown is served by Elizabethtown Area School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
East High Street Elementary School
Grades K-2
Bear Creek School
Grades 3-5
Elizabethtown Area Middle School
Grades 6-8
Elizabethtown Area High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Elizabethtown Area School District.
Places to Eat in Elizabethtown
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Lucky Ducks Bar & Grille
American, bar and grill • Visit website
T J Rockwell's
American, tavern • Visit website
Black Gryphon
American, dining and spirits • Facebook page
My Place Italian Restaurant
Italian, pizza • Visit website
Things to Do in Elizabethtown
Masonic Village Farm Market
Farm market on the Masonic Village grounds selling local produce, baked goods, and seasonal items. • Map
Conewago Recreation Trail
Rail trail for walking, biking, and horseback riding that starts off PA 230 just outside Elizabethtown. • Map
Elizabethtown Amtrak Station
Restored train station with Amtrak Keystone Service trains to Harrisburg and Lancaster. • Map
Downtown Market Street
Shops, cafes, and restaurants in the historic center of town. • Map
Hersheypark
Big amusement park in Hershey, about 10 miles north on PA 743. • Map
Moving to or from Elizabethtown? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Elizabethtown: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Elizabethtown. Here’s what we plan around.
Know the meter hours
Borough meters run Monday to Saturday 9 AM to 6 PM with Sundays not enforced, except the Red Lot behind the library, which runs 8 AM to midnight.
No overnight truck parking
Commercial vehicles are restricted from parking on any street or alley between 12:01 AM and 6 AM, and unattached trailers are limited to two hours on the street.
Follow oversized item rules
One oversized item per week goes out with trash if two people can lift it, under 75 pounds, with furniture limited to 6 feet; sleeper sofas and power recliners aren’t accepted.
Appliances need special dates
Washers, dryers, refrigerators and other white goods are collected only twice a year on set dates and need a Borough collection sticker.
Expect college move-in traffic
Elizabethtown College’s 2026-27 calendar had new students moving in on Friday, August 21 and returning students on Saturday, August 22, so late August is busy near campus.
What Shapes Your Elizabethtown Move Cost
No surprises. Here is exactly what goes into your quote, so you can plan with confidence.
Home Size
How many rooms and how much furniture. A condo and a four-bedroom house are very different jobs.
Distance
Across town, across Lancaster County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Elizabethtown depends on steep stairs and street parking in older downtown homes, building rules in apartments and retirement communities, and rush-hour traffic on PA 230 and PA 743.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Elizabethtown, PA Moving FAQs
Yes. We plan around the community’s move hours and building rules, and we can move just the pieces that fit the new space.
Yes. We handle small apartment moves and can work around busy move-in and move-out weekends near campus.
Yes. We offer storage, so your belongings can wait safely until your new place is ready. Call 717-844-5125 to plan it.
Yes. A & M Friendly Movers is fully licensed and insured, and we have been family-owned and operated since 2015.
Our Mount Wolf office at 5 Center Street is about 28 miles, roughly 47 minutes, from Elizabethtown. We’re a family-owned mover licensed by the PA PUC (A-8927313), and local moves are billed hourly with the clock starting when we arrive.
No. Elizabethtown restricts commercial vehicles from street parking between 12:01 AM and 6 AM, so we schedule loading and unloading during the day. We’ll plan truck placement for your street during your free quote.
Yes. We handle apartment and house moves around campus, and late August is a busy time there, so reach out early. We provide free certificates of insurance for apartment complexes that require one.
Ready to Move In or Out of Elizabethtown?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Elizabethtown Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Elizabethtown.
Downtown / PA 230
Pennsylvania Route 230 passes through the center of town, leading 18 miles northwest to Harrisburg and 6 miles southeast to Mount Joy.
Elizabethtown College
A private liberal arts college founded in 1899 by members of the Church of the Brethren, informally known as Etown.
Masonic Village
Founded as the Masonic Homes in 1910, the Masonic Village is based in Elizabethtown alongside Elizabethtown College.
Train station area
The Borough maintains an Upper (short-term) and Lower (long-term) lot at the Elizabethtown Train Station, which became pay-to-park in February 2026.
Community Park
The municipal lot next to Community Park at Spruce and Washington streets is one of the Borough's free lots.
Mount Joy Township
A township of about 10,750 residents bordering Elizabethtown to the northeast, including Bellaire, Aberdeen, Milton Grove, Anchor and part of Rheems.
PA 283 corridor
The PA 283 freeway mostly bypasses the borough to the northeast through Mount Joy Township, with an interchange at PA 743.
West Donegal Township
A township of about 8,900 residents in northwestern Lancaster County.
Rheems
A census-designated place about 2.5 miles southeast of Elizabethtown, mainly in West Donegal with the part north of Harrisburg Avenue in Mount Joy Township.
Elizabethtown Areas We Serve
Downtown and Market Street
Older brick twins, rowhomes, and apartments above shops along PA 230, where stairs and parking shape the move.
Near Elizabethtown College
Older single homes and rentals on the blocks around campus, with busy streets during student move-in and move-out.
Mount Joy and West Donegal townships
Newer subdivisions, townhomes, and retirement communities around the borough, often with basements and garages.