($1,157+) Portland, ME to Garland, TX Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Garland, TX

Full-service movers for the 1,858-mile relocation from Portland, Maine, to Garland, Texas, cost between $2,672 and $12,103. 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 $322 - $2,144, 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 Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,672 - $6,005
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,784 - $8,241
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,985 - $12,103

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 Garland.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Garland, TX

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Garland, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Garland, TX

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Garland, Texas, cost between $1,555 and $5,659. 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 Garland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,555 - $3,065
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,970 - $4,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,749 - $5,659

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Portland, ME, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $750, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $80 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $161 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, ME, and Garland, TX, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Garland?

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 Garland, TX

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,858 miles from Portland, Maine, to Garland, Texas, running $1,146 - $3,087. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $634 - $724
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $21
• 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 Garland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,146 - $2,207
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,240 - $2,496
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,502 - $3,087

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $80 and $375.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $161.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $634 and $724 for the 1,858-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $750 for 2 movers in Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Garland?

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 Garland, TX

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 Garland, Texas.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,576 and $3,365.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,414 - $2,867
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,576 - $3,365
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,358 - $4,573

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $80 and $161.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for roughly five hours typically average $750.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Garland?

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. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock 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: Portland, ME vs Garland, TX

There's not a big cost-of-living gap between Portland and Garland to plan around. Cost of living index: 112 vs. 100. Average rent: $1,991/mo vs. $1,624/mo. The bigger factor in your budget is the one-time cost of the move itself, covered above. Walkability: 62 vs. 40. Safety index: 67.84 vs. 62.87.