Gettysburg, PA Movers
Family-owned since 2015 • Licensed & insured • Local & long-distance moves, packing, and storage
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Best Gettysburg, PA Moving Company
Gettysburg is the Adams County seat, a small borough built around Lincoln Square where York, Chambersburg, Baltimore and Carlisle Streets meet. Our York moving team moves families, college staff, renters and retirees in and out of Gettysburg all year. We know that a move here means old buildings, busy streets and a lot of visitors. Whether you are moving across town, across Adams County or out of state, we give you a clear plan and a crew that shows up on time.
Many homes near the square are brick rowhomes and older twins from the 1800s. They often have steep, narrow stairs, low doorways and small back yards. We pad railings and door frames, take apart beds and big pieces when we need to, and plan how each item will come out before we lift it. If a sofa or dresser will not make the turn at the top of the stairs, we tell you before we start, not halfway through the day. Downtown parking is mostly metered spaces and residential permit zones, so we look at your block ahead of time and plan where the truck can safely stop.
Gettysburg is also a college town. Gettysburg College sits on the north side along Carlisle Street, and more than half of the homes in the borough are rented. That means a lot of apartment and small-house moves at the start and end of each semester. We handle one-room moves, furniture-only jobs and full house moves, and we can store your things if your lease and your new start date do not line up. Faculty and staff moving to town for a new job can count on us to have beds set up the first night.
Timing matters here. Tour buses and visitors fill Steinwehr Avenue, Baltimore Street and the square from spring through fall, and the battle anniversary in early July brings big crowds. Routes 30, 15, 34, 97 and 116 all lead into town, and Remembrance Day in November brings another big weekend. We plan start times to avoid the busiest hours when we can, and we keep the truck off the main tour routes whenever the job allows. Short on time to pack? Our packing and unpacking service can box up the whole house or just the kitchen and fragile items.
We also move families in nearby Littlestown, Fayetteville and New Oxford. A & M Friendly Movers is family-owned since 2015, and we treat every Gettysburg move like we are moving our own family. 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 Gettysburg every week. These reviews are copied word for word from our Google Business Profile: 4.8 stars from 65 Google reviews.
★★★★★
“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
★★★★★
“Movers were very efficient and were careful with everything. Made life so much easier. Put everything together for us. Would use them again and highly recommend to anyone looking to move. Thanks so much!!”
Linda Tosto
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
★★★★★
“3rd time using them; 2nd time in 3 weeks. They’ve been able to troubleshoot well & figure out how to get some sizeable items around weird twists & turns in old multi-story houses.”
Will Sinnott
Google review · York, PA & Maryland location
Your Gettysburg Moving Crew
Your Gettysburg move is handled by our York, PA & Maryland crew, based at 5 Center Street, Mount Wolf, PA 17347. That’s about 38 miles (around 60 minutes) from Gettysburg, 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
Gettysburg, PA Moving Services
Local Moving
Moves across Gettysburg and all of Adams 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.
Gettysburg, PA Weather
Plan your moving day around the forecast. We watch the weather for every move, including snow and ice in the winter.
Gettysburg at a Glance
8,254
Population
22.3 years
Median Age
$241,500
Median Home Value
$54,365
Median Household Income
16.4 min
Average Commute
46.7% Own
Own vs. Rent
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates for Gettysburg, PA, via Census Reporter.
Schools Near Gettysburg, PA
Gettysburg is served by Gettysburg Area School District. Moving with kids? We can time your move around the school calendar.
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades K-5
James Gettys Elementary School
Grades K-5
Franklin Township Elementary School
Grades K-5
Gettysburg Area Middle School
Grades 6-8
Gettysburg Area High School
Grades 9-12
Always confirm your school zone with Gettysburg Area School District.
Places to Eat in Gettysburg
Once the truck is unloaded, you have earned a good meal. Here are local favorites.
Dobbin House Tavern
American, colonial tavern • Visit website
Garryowen Irish Pub
Irish pub • Visit website
Lincoln Diner
Diner • Visit website
Olivia's
Mediterranean • Visit website
Gettysburg Eddie's
American • Visit website
Things to Do in Gettysburg
Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center
Museum, film and cyclorama painting at the start of the battlefield tour roads. • Map
David Wills House
Home on Lincoln Square where Abraham Lincoln stayed the night before the Gettysburg Address. • Map
Gettysburg Lincoln Railroad Station
Restored 1858 train station on Carlisle Street where Lincoln arrived in 1863. • Map
Majestic Theater
Restored historic theater near the square that hosts films, concerts and shows. • Map
Eisenhower National Historic Site
President Eisenhower's farm and home, next to the battlefield. • Map
Little Round Top
Rocky hill on the battlefield with wide views over the fields south of town. • Map
Moving to or from Gettysburg? Get your free, no-pressure quote today.
Moving in Gettysburg: Local Tips From Our Crew
Parking, trash pickup, traffic and building rules can make or break moving day in Gettysburg. Here’s what we plan around.
Watch the 3-hour limit
Gettysburg’s 319 on-street meters in the business district have a three-hour maximum, and the Pay-by-Phone app works across the Borough.
No overnight street parking
The Borough prohibits parking between 2 AM and 6 AM on streets with 3-hour parking, so don’t leave a loaded truck or trailer out overnight.
Trucks won't fit the garage
The Racehorse Alley Parking Garage behind the Gettysburg Hotel has a 6’10” entrance clearance, so moving trucks need street or lot parking instead.
Report tenant changes fast
All Borough rental units are licensed, and the Borough must be notified within 15 days of any change in tenant occupancy.
Plan around tourist events
Tourism is the borough’s main industry, and the annual reenactment of the Battle of Gettysburg draws visitors into town, so check event dates before booking move day.
What Shapes Your Gettysburg 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 Adams County, or out of state. Local moves are hourly; long-distance moves are priced upfront.
Access
Move time in Gettysburg depends on steep stairs in older downtown homes, metered and permit-only street parking near Lincoln Square, and heavy tourist traffic from spring through fall.
Add-Ons
Packing, storage, furniture assembly, and heavy items like pianos and safes.
Gettysburg, PA Moving FAQs
Yes. We handle the steep stairs, narrow halls and tight turns in older downtown homes, and we plan where the truck will park before moving day.
Summer weekends and the early July battle anniversary bring heavy tourist traffic. We can plan an early start or a weekday move to keep things moving.
Yes. We do small apartment moves, furniture-only jobs and full house moves, and we offer storage between leases. Call 717-844-5125 to check dates.
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 38 miles, roughly an hour, from Gettysburg. 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.
Downtown meters have a three-hour limit and there’s no parking on those streets from 2 AM to 6 AM, and our trucks are too tall for the Racehorse Alley garage. We’ll look at your street during your free quote and plan the best spot for the truck.
Yes. Many Gettysburg homes are historic, so we pad-wrap every piece of furniture and protect floors and doorways. We’re licensed and insured and can provide a free certificate of insurance if your building or HOA requires one.
Ready to Move In or Out of Gettysburg?
Tell us your move date and address, and we will send a clear, upfront quote.
Gettysburg Neighborhoods We Move
From historic homes to new subdivisions, our crews know the streets, stairs and HOA rules across Gettysburg.
Lincoln Square / Downtown
U.S. Route 30 is the main road through downtown, called York Street east of Lincoln Square and Chambersburg Street west of it.
Gettysburg Historic District
Any alterations to properties in the Gettysburg Historic District need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Borough before work begins.
Steinwehr Avenue
All of Steinwehr Avenue is part of the Borough's premium 3-hour meter zone, along with Lincoln Square and the first blocks of York, Carlisle, Chambersburg and Baltimore streets.
Gettysburg College
A 225-acre campus with more than 90 buildings adjacent to the battlefield, which has expanded east of North Washington Street.
Seminary Ridge
Home to the United Lutheran Seminary's Gettysburg campus, mostly within borough limits, and the Schmucker House, which still shows battle damage.
Cumberland Township
Surrounds the borough on three sides and holds most of Gettysburg National Military Park plus the Eisenhower National Historic Site.
Greenmount
An unincorporated community in Cumberland Township.
Straban Township
Adjacent to Gettysburg's eastern border near the US 15 and US 30 intersection, and includes part of the military park.
Hunterstown
A census-designated place of about 500 residents in Straban Township with its own National Register historic district.
Lake Heritage
Part of the Lake Heritage community lies in Straban Township, east of Gettysburg.
Gettysburg Areas We Serve
Lincoln Square and downtown
Brick rowhomes, twins and apartments above shops along Baltimore, York and Chambersburg Streets, where steep stairs and metered parking shape the move.
Gettysburg College area
North-side blocks near the college along Carlisle Street, with many rentals and a lot of moves at the start and end of each semester.
Edges of town in Cumberland and Straban Townships
Newer single-family homes and subdivisions just outside the borough, with driveways and easier truck access.
