($1,680+) Modesto, CA to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Modesto, CA to Portland, ME

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 3,184-mile move from Modesto, California, to Portland, Maine, with costs ranging from $1,569 - $13,727. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $343 - $2,288. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Modesto and Portland. Local movers in Modesto typically start around $314 as a base rate plus $128/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,569 - $7,131
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,322 - $9,401
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,217 - $13,727

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 Modesto to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Modesto, CA to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 79% of Modesto 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 Modesto 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 Modesto, CA to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Modesto, California, to Portland, Maine, cost between $2,016 and $7,657. 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 Modesto costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,016 - $4,225
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,617 - $5,658
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,844 - $7,657

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $86 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $172 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Portland, ME, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $801 in Modesto, CA. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Modesto 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 Modesto, CA to Portland, ME

Plan on $1,732 - $5,012 for a rental moving truck on the 3,184-mile route from Modesto, California, to Portland, Maine. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,159 - $1,325
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Modesto daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,732 - $3,462
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,894 - $4,041
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,443 - $5,012

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $172 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 Modesto, California, usually costs about $801 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 3,184-mile drive falls between $1,159 and $1,325, 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 $57 and $343 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Modesto 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 Modesto, CA to Portland, ME

If you're moving a larger household from Modesto, California, 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 Portland, Maine.

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 $2,248 and $4,387.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,968 - $3,765
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,248 - $4,387
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,106 - $6,631

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $86 - $172 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Modesto, California, typically costs $801.

What are the best freight companies from Modesto to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
3. Speed Intermodal (4.7/5 stars): Speed Intermodal is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.

Cost of living: Modesto, CA vs Portland, ME

Good news for your budget: Portland isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Modesto. Cost of living index runs 112 there against 116 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 48/100 and 34.24/100 here versus 62/100 and 67.84/100 there.