($928+) Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,411-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Tallahassee, Florida, with costs ranging from $2,464 - $10,509. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $311 - $2,072. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Portland and Tallahassee. Local movers in Portland typically start around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,464 - $5,883
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,564 - $8,097
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,119 - $10,509

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 Portland to Tallahassee.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Tallahassee, 71% of movers offer the same service.

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

Professional Movers Association of Florida membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Florida, 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 Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Tallahassee, Florida, cost between $1,344 and $4,865. 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 Portland typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,344 - $2,564
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,734 - $3,836
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,381 - $4,865

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 Portland, ME, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $725, 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 $78 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $155 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, ME, and Tallahassee, FL, 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 Portland to Tallahassee?

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 Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,411 miles from Portland, Maine, to Tallahassee, Florida, running $946 - $2,505. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $465 - $532
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $946 - $1,811
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $946 - $2,133
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,202 - $2,505

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $155 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 Portland, Maine, usually costs about $725 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,411-mile drive falls between $465 and $532, 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 $52 and $311 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Tallahassee?

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 Portland, ME to Tallahassee, FL

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Maine, 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 Tallahassee, Florida.

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 $1,416 and $3,010.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,298 - $2,330
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,416 - $3,010
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,885 - $3,853

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 Portland, Maine, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $725.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $78 and $155 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Tallahassee?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Tallahassee, FL

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Tallahassee, side by side with Portland 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.