($995+) Portland, ME to Kansas City, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Kansas City, MO

For the 1,529-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Kansas City, Missouri, full-service movers cost between $2,658 and $11,855. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $307 - $2,048 (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 Portland generally start around $382 plus $135 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,658 - $5,832
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,700 - $8,142
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,957 - $11,855

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 Kansas City.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Kansas City, MO

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Kansas City, 72% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Kansas City, MO

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Kansas City, Missouri, cost between $1,414 and $5,305. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Portland typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,414 - $2,650
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,786 - $3,933
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,432 - $5,305

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $77 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $154 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $717 in Portland, ME, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Kansas City, MO, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

Plan on $995 - $2,613 for a rental moving truck on the 1,529-mile route from Portland, Maine, to Kansas City, Missouri. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $498 - $569
• Daily insurance: $31/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Kansas City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $995 - $1,889
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,098 - $2,094
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,277 - $2,613

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $154 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $67 and $333 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $498 - $569 in fuel for the 1,529-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $717 in Portland, Maine, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

If you're moving a larger household from Portland, Maine, 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 Kansas City, Missouri.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,459 and $3,024.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,337 - $2,360
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,459 - $3,024
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,109 - $3,877

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Portland, Maine, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $717.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $77 - $154 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 Portland to Kansas City?

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 Kansas City, MO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Kansas City, 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.