($765+) Evansville, IN to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Evansville, IN to Portland, ME

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,202-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Portland, Maine, with prices running from $2,232 - $8,955. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $278 - $1,856 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Evansville and Portland are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Evansville movers tend to run around $431 as a base rate plus $155/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,232 - $4,772
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,634 - $6,238
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,428 - $8,955

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 Evansville to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Evansville, IN to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 50% of Evansville movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Maine Motor Transport Association is a good first thing to confirm.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Evansville, IN to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Evansville, Indiana, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,349 and $4,711. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to Portland. If you go over that window, storage in Evansville adds around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,349 - $2,528
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,620 - $3,556
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,377 - $4,711

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $650 in Evansville, IN. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $70 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $139 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Portland, ME, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Evansville 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 Evansville, IN to Portland, ME

A rental truck for this 1,202-mile move from Evansville, Indiana, to Portland, Maine, costs between $829 and $2,160. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $355 - $406
• Daily insurance: $28/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $19
• Evansville daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.59 - $0.79

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $829 - $1,475
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $854 - $1,808
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,137 - $2,160

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Evansville, Indiana, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $650.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $355 - $406 for the 1,202-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $56 and $302, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $139 per night for hotel stops on the 1,202-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $278 - $418.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Evansville 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 Evansville, IN to Portland, ME

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Evansville, Indiana, to Portland, Maine. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $1,324 and $2,628.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,120 - $2,100
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,324 - $2,628
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,792 - $3,517

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Evansville, Indiana, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $650.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $70 - $139 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Evansville to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Walt's Drive-A-Way Service, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Walt's Drive-A-Way Service, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Evansville, IN 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 Evansville 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.