($944+) Jackson, MS to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Jackson, MS to Portland, ME

Full-service movers for the 1,509-mile relocation from Jackson, Mississippi, to Portland, Maine, cost between $2,343 and $10,013. 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 $271 - $1,808, 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 Jackson typically charge a base rate around $279 plus $127 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,343 - $5,805
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,353 - $7,248
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,005 - $10,013

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 Jackson to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Jackson, MS to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 100% of Jackson 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 Jackson to Portland?

All three below meet the standards set by the Maine Motor Transport Association, the group most Maine movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Jackson, MS to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Jackson, Mississippi, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,387 and $4,903. 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 Jackson costs roughly $70/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,387 - $2,655
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,791 - $3,672
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,564 - $4,903

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Jackson, MS and Portland, ME. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $633 in Jackson, MS, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $68 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $136 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Jackson 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 Jackson, MS to Portland, ME

Renting a moving truck for the 1,509-mile move from Jackson, Mississippi, to Portland, Maine, costs between $924 and $2,629, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $434 - $496
• Daily insurance: $27/day
• Equipment rentals: $6 - $18
• Jackson daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $924 - $1,809
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $980 - $2,108
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,363 - $2,629

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $136 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 Jackson, Mississippi, usually costs about $633 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,509-mile drive falls between $434 and $496, 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 $45 and $271 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Jackson 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 Jackson, MS to Portland, ME

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Jackson, Mississippi, 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 $1,478 and $3,028.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,262 - $2,390
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $3,028
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,970 - $3,882

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 $68 - $136 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Jackson, Mississippi, for about five hours typically runs $633.

What are the best freight companies from Jackson 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.
3. Kllm Transport Services (4.88/5 stars): Kllm Transport Services is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Jackson, MS 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 Jackson 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.