($1,155+) McKinney, TX to Portland, OR Movers

Full-service moving costs from McKinney, TX to Portland, OR

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,022-mile move from McKinney, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, with costs ranging from $2,410 - $11,114. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $355 - $2,368. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between McKinney and Portland. Local movers in McKinney typically start around $282 as a base rate plus $89/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,410 - $5,195
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,527 - $7,524
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,042 - $11,114

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 McKinney to Portland.

Specialty moving services from McKinney, TX to Portland, OR

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of McKinney movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Portland, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Oregon Moving & Storage Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Oregon 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 McKinney, TX to Portland, OR

Moving containers from McKinney, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, cost between $1,529 and $5,660. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in McKinney typically runs around $80/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,529 - $2,843
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,998 - $4,069
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,737 - $5,660

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 $178 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 $829 in McKinney, TX. 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 McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Portland, OR

Truck rentals from McKinney, Texas, to Portland, Oregon, range from $1,155 - $3,247 for the 2,022-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $762 - $871
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• McKinney daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,155 - $2,294
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,176 - $2,494
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,562 - $3,247

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $89 and $414.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $178.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $762 and $871 for the 2,022-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $829 for 2 movers in McKinney, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from McKinney 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 McKinney, TX to Portland, OR

If you're moving a larger household from McKinney, Texas, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Portland, Oregon.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,664 and $3,389.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,348 - $2,829
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,664 - $3,389
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,145 - $4,573

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In McKinney, Texas, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $829.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 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 McKinney 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: McKinney, TX 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 McKinney 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

The 2,022-mile move from McKinney, TX, to Portland, OR, costs between $2,410 and $11,114 with full-service movers, $1,529 - $5,660 with a moving container, and $1,155 - $3,247 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,527 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

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