($1,542+) Chandler, AZ to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Chandler, AZ to Portland, ME

For the 2,745-mile move from Chandler, Arizona, to Portland, Maine, full-service movers cost between $2,739 and $12,706. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $338 - $2,252 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Chandler generally start around $168 plus $85 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,739 - $6,280
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,278 - $7,790
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,817 - $12,706

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 Chandler to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Chandler, AZ to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Chandler 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 Chandler to Portland?

Movers licensed to operate in Maine are typically members of the Maine Motor Transport 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 Chandler, AZ to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Chandler, Arizona, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,978 and $7,741. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Chandler runs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,978 - $3,731
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,592 - $5,517
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,681 - $7,741

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Chandler, AZ, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $788, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $84 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $169 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Chandler, AZ, and Portland, ME, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Chandler 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 Chandler, AZ to Portland, ME

Plan on $1,621 - $4,634 for a rental moving truck on the 2,745-mile route from Chandler, Arizona, to Portland, Maine. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $983 - $1,124
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Chandler daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,621 - $3,141
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,790 - $3,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,219 - $4,634

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $983 - $1,124 for the 2,745-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Chandler, Arizona, for about 5 hours typically costs around $788.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,745-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $169 per night, adding $338 - $507 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $56 and $338.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Chandler 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 Chandler, AZ to Portland, ME

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Chandler, Arizona, to Portland, Maine, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $2,073 and $4,197.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,709 - $3,288
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,073 - $4,197
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,859 - $6,076

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $84 - $169 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Chandler, Arizona, for about five hours typically runs $788.

What are the best freight companies from Chandler to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Chandler, AZ vs Portland, ME

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Chandler and Portland to plan around. Cost of living index: 113 vs. 112. Average rent: $2,250/mo vs. $1,991/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 35 vs. 62. Safety index: 76.61 vs. 67.84.