($1,391+) Portland, ME to Ogden, UT Movers
Moving from Portland, ME, to Ogden, UT, runs anywhere from $1,391 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $12,914 for full-service movers handling a larger 4+ bedroom household. The two cities sit about 2,453 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 7 to 18 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,739, while larger 4+ bedroom relocations can reach $12,914 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,696 - $6,786, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,391 - $3,700.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Portland, ME, to Ogden, UT. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $4,144 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Portland, ME to Ogden, UT
There are 3 main ways to move from Portland to Ogden: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $4,144 - $8,772. Moving containers run about 43% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 64% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 7 to 18 days for this 2,453-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 2,453-mile route from Portland to Ogden, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $2,739 - $6,616 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,696 - $3,251), rental truck ($1,391 - $2,613), or freight trailer ($1,655 - $2,896). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $4,144 - $8,772 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $12,914.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated November 2, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Ogden, UT
Full-service movers for the 2,453-mile relocation from Portland, Maine, to Ogden, Utah, cost between $2,739 and $12,914. 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 $330 - $2,200, 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 Portland typically charge a base rate around $382 plus $135 per hour, per mover.
Here's a breakdown of full-service moving costs by home size from Portland to Ogden:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,739 - $6,616
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,144 - $8,772
- 4+ bedrooms: $8,097 - $12,914
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 Ogden.
Pro tip: Avoiding peak moving season dates (May - September) is one of the easiest ways to reduce costs. Off-season moves typically come with lower pricing and more room to negotiate since movers have fewer bookings.
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Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Ogden, UT
Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ogden, 54% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing84% of local movers | $550 - $5,500 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready50% of local movers60% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $220 - $1,320/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $330 - $2,640 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage21% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs53% of local movers | $1,100 - $3,300 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,750 - $11,000 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $824 - $1,565 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items32% of local movers26% nationallyTop pick: Tiny Tim's Moving | $1,100 - $2,750 |
| Piano | Any piano type44% of local movers41% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $880 - $3,850 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling21% of local movers | $330 - $1,650 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect21% of local movers9% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $715 - $2,200 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $330 - $16,500+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $330 - $3,850+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Portland to Ogden?
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Portland, ME. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Ogden, UT
Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Ogden, Utah, cost between $1,696 and $6,786. 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 Ogden:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,696 - $3,251
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,359 - $4,662
- 4+ bedrooms: $3,057 - $6,786
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $83 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $165 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Ogden, UT, 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 $770 in Portland, ME. 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Maine to Utah move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,696. Underestimating how much you have and needing an extra container means paying for another one, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise. For reference, a 2 - 3 bedroom home typically runs $2,359 - $4,662.
What are the best moving containers Portland to Ogden?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Portland to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Portland:
- Tiny Tim's Moving (4.3/5), 33 years in business
- Midwest Moving Company (4.8/5), 0 years in business
- SC Moving Services (5.0/5), 14 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Portland, ME to Ogden, UT
Truck rentals from Portland, Maine, to Ogden, Utah, range from $1,391 - $3,700 for the 2,453-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $859 - $981
- Daily insurance: $33/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Portland to Ogden based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,391 - $2,613
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,491 - $3,299
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,772 - $3,700
Pro tip: A rental truck from Portland to Ogden looks affordable at first glance, with base rates of $1,391 - $3,700. But once you factor in fuel ($859 - $981), overnight lodging ($165/night), meals, and equipment rentals, most people end up spending roughly $600 - $1,200 more on meals, equipment, and other extras beyond fuel and lodging. Building that into your budget upfront saves you from sticker shock at the end of the move.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $165 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 $72 and $358 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $859 - $981 in fuel for the 2,453-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $770 in Portland, Maine, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Ogden?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 Ogden, UT
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 Ogden, Utah.
Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,850 and $3,729.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Portland to Ogden:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,655 - $2,896
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,850 - $3,729
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,597 - $5,273
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
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 $770.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $83 and $165 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Portland to Ogden?
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Portland to Ogden. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Ogden, UT
Good news for your budget: Ogden isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Portland. Cost of living index runs 107 there against 112 here. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. For reference, walkability and safety scores are 62/100 and 67.84/100 here versus 44/100 and 53.06/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Ogden, UT to Portland, ME guide.
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Our take
How you handle your interstate move from Portland, ME, to Ogden, UT, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,739 - $12,914 on the 2,453-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,696 - $6,786 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,391 - $3,700 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,144 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include CFJ Properties, Inc. and Weber State University.
FAQs: Moving from Portland, ME, to Ogden, UT
How long does a move from Portland, ME to Ogden, UT take?
Full-service movers and container companies typically complete this route in 7 to 18 days, since carriers consolidate shipments heading the same direction. Freight trailers are often one of the faster options outside of driving yourself, though you'll need to be ready to receive your shipment on arrival. Driving a rental truck yourself puts the schedule entirely in your hands.
What is the best time of year to move from Portland, ME to Ogden, UT?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
What are some tips for saving money on a move from Portland, ME to Ogden, UT?
Cutting 500 pounds from your shipment, roughly one bedroom's worth of items, saves approximately $200 - $400 on a full-service move on this route. Beyond that, staying organized matters just as much. A solid moving checklist keeps you on schedule and helps you avoid costly last-minute mistakes.
Is Ogden a safe place to live?
Ogden has a safety index of 53.06 out of 100 and a crime index of 46.94, compared to 67.84 and 32.16 in Portland. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
How walkable is Ogden?
Ogden has a walkability score of 44 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 44, compared to 62 and 68 in Portland. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What percentage of Portland movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 44% of movers in Portland handle piano moves, and 32% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 41% and 26% nationally.