($1,682+) Riverside, CA to Portland, ME Movers

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

Hiring full-service movers from Riverside, California, to Portland, Maine, costs between $1,437 and $13,211. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 3,047-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $370 - $2,468, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Riverside and Portland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Riverside tend to start around $239 plus $75/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,437 - $6,208
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,034 - $8,611
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,910 - $13,211

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 Riverside to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Riverside, CA to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market: 52% of Riverside movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Portland, 50% of movers offer the same service.

What are the best full-service movers from Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Riverside, California, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,902 and $7,594. 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 Riverside typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,902 - $3,946
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,624 - $5,718
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,733 - $7,594

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $93 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $185 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 $864 in Riverside, 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 Riverside 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 Riverside, CA to Portland, ME

Renting a moving truck for the 3,047-mile move from Riverside, California, to Portland, Maine, costs between $1,633 and $4,866, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,196 - $1,367
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $25
• Riverside daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,633 - $3,170
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,716 - $3,736
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,125 - $4,866

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $185 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 Riverside, California, usually costs about $864 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 3,047-mile drive falls between $1,196 and $1,367, 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 $62 and $370 to your total.

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

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Riverside, California, to Portland, Maine. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.

Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,111 and $4,356.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,874 - $3,655
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,182 - $4,356
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,901 - $6,254

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 Riverside, California, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $864.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $93 and $185 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Riverside 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.

Cost of living: Riverside, 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 Riverside 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.

Our take

Full-service movers on the 3,047-mile route from Riverside, CA, to Portland, ME, run $1,437 - $13,211 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,902 - $7,594, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,633 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $4,034, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include TD Banknorth Inc and Maine Medical Center.