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

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

Full-service movers for the 3,191-mile relocation from Oakland, California, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,494 and $13,867. 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 $487 - $3,248, 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 Oakland typically charge a base rate around $281 plus $147 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,494 - $6,925
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,682 - $9,040
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,133 - $13,867

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 Oakland to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Oakland, CA to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 85% of Oakland 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 Oakland to Portland?

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Oakland, CA to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Oakland, California, to Portland, Maine, cost between $2,101 and $8,288. 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 Oakland costs roughly $120/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,101 - $4,061
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,809 - $5,600
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,654 - $8,288

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $122 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $244 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 $1,137 in Oakland, CA, 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 Portland, ME, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

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

Plan on $1,715 - $4,668 for a rental moving truck on the 3,191-mile route from Oakland, California, to Portland, Maine. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,649 - $1,884
• Daily insurance: $49/day
• Equipment rentals: $11 - $32
• Oakland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.39

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,715 - $3,495
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,875 - $4,161
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,348 - $4,668

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Oakland, California, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $1,137.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,649 - $1,884 for the 3,191-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $97 and $528, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $244 per night for hotel stops on the 3,191-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $487 - $731.

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

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Oakland, California, 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 $2,181 and $4,572.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,968 - $3,654
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,181 - $4,572
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,197 - $6,062

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Oakland, California, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $1,137.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $122 - $244 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 Oakland to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. PRO Logistics (4.54/5 stars): PRO Logistics is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Oakland, CA 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 Oakland 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.