($1,150+) Houston, TX to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Houston, TX to Portland, ME

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,947-mile move from Houston, Texas, to Portland, Maine, with costs ranging from $2,474 - $11,875. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $309 - $2,060. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Houston and Portland. Local movers in Houston typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $75/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,474 - $5,748
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,527 - $7,793
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,692 - $11,875

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 Houston to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Houston, TX to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 66% of Houston 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 Houston to Portland?

Maine Motor Transport Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Maine, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Houston, TX to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Houston, Texas, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,653 and $5,975. 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 Houston costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,653 - $2,949
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,117 - $4,305
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,812 - $5,975

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 $721 in Houston, TX. 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 $77 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $155 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 Houston 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 Houston, TX to Portland, ME

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,947 miles from Houston, Texas, to Portland, Maine, running $1,139 - $3,362. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $638 - $729
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Houston daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,139 - $2,307
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,308 - $2,692
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,667 - $3,362

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 $77 and $361.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $155.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $638 and $729 for the 1,947-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 $721 for 2 movers in Houston, Texas, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Houston 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 Houston, TX to Portland, ME

For larger DIY moves from Houston, Texas, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Portland, Maine.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,660 and $3,306.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $2,738
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,660 - $3,306
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,318 - $4,640

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Houston, Texas, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $721.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $77 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Houston 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. W W Rowland Trucking Company, LLC (4.58/5 stars): W W Rowland Trucking Company, 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: Houston, TX 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 Houston 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.