($840+) Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Full-service movers for the 1,348-mile relocation from Mesa, Arizona, to Portland, Oregon, cost between $2,159 and $9,388. 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 $357 - $2,380, 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 Mesa typically charge a base rate around $175 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,159 - $5,146
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,752 - $6,231
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,960 - $9,388

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 Mesa to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Specialty needs vary by market: 66% of Mesa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Portland, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Oregon are typically members of the Oregon Moving & Storage Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Portland, Oregon, cost between $1,369 and $4,463. 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 Mesa adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,369 - $2,553
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,698 - $3,493
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,214 - $4,463

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $89 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $179 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Portland, OR, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $833 in Mesa, AZ. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Renting a moving truck for the 1,348-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Portland, Oregon, costs between $840 and $2,306, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $510 - $583
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $840 - $1,526
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $846 - $1,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,176 - $2,306

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $179 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Mesa, Arizona, usually costs about $833 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,348-mile drive falls between $510 and $583, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $60 and $357 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Mesa 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 Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Mesa, Arizona, to Portland, Oregon. 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 $1,071 and $2,578.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,185 - $2,275
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,332 - $2,578
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,789 - $3,463

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Mesa, Arizona, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $833.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $179 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 Mesa 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.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs Portland, OR

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 Mesa 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

Full-service movers on the 1,348-mile route from Mesa, AZ, to Portland, OR, run $2,159 - $9,388 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,369 - $4,463, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $840 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,752, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include KinderCare Learning Centers and Daimler Trucks North America.