($439+) Arlington, VA to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Arlington, VA to Portland, ME

Full-service movers for the 542-mile relocation from Arlington, Virginia, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,194 and $7,259. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $430 - $2,864, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Arlington typically charge a base rate around $200 plus $110 per hour, per mover.

Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Arlington to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,194 - $3,731
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,003 - $5,196
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,447 - $7,259

Packing, storage, shuttle fees, and added coverage can stack on top of the base price. See the full add-ons and specialty services table below for what each runs from Arlington to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Arlington, VA to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market: 70% of Arlington movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Portland, 50% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Arlington to Portland?

Look for Maine Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Maine beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Arlington, VA to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Arlington, Virginia, to Portland, Maine, cost between $910 and $3,148. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Arlington costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Arlington to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $910 - $1,702
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,202 - $2,257
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,682 - $3,148

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $107 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $215 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $1,002 in Arlington, VA, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Portland, ME, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Arlington to Portland?

1. Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
2. U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
3. MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)

Moving truck rental costs from Arlington, VA to Portland, ME

Plan on $439 - $1,131 for a rental moving truck on the 542-mile route from Arlington, Virginia, to Portland, Maine. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $247 - $282
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• Arlington daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.99 - $1.19

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Arlington to Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $439 - $807
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $459 - $892
• 4+ bedrooms: $567 - $1,131

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $215 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $93 and $465 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $247 - $282 in fuel for the 542-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $1,002 in Arlington, Virginia, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Arlington to Portland?

1. Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
2. Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
3. U-Haul Truck Rental (4.2/5 stars)

The best truck rental companies for this route, based on moveBuddha's ratings.

Freight trailer costs from Arlington, VA to Portland, ME

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Arlington, Virginia, to Portland, Maine. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,289 and $1,900.

Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Arlington to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $896 - $1,502
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $952 - $1,900
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,255 - $2,324

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $107 - $215 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Arlington, Virginia, typically costs $1,002.

What are the best freight companies from Arlington to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.

Cost of living: Arlington, VA vs Portland, ME

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Portland, side by side with Arlington on housing, income, and taxes.

Cost of living index is relative to the U.S. average of 100. Figures reflect the latest available city and state data.

Our take

A move from Arlington, VA, to Portland, ME, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $1,194 - $7,259 on the 542-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $910 - $3,148, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $439 - $1,131. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $2,003 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include TD Banknorth Inc and Maine Medical Center.