($1,526+) Portland, ME to Scottsdale, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Scottsdale, AZ

For the 2,734-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Scottsdale, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,880 and $14,611. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $337 - $2,248 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Portland generally start around $382 plus $135 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,880 - $6,870
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,593 - $9,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,554 - $14,611

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 Scottsdale.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Scottsdale, AZ

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

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

Arizona Moving Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Arizona, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, with 30+ years in business since 1995. AVL is one of the few national carriers that uses full-time in-house crews instead of contracted labor.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Scottsdale, AZ

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Scottsdale, Arizona, cost between $2,098 and $7,373. 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 Portland typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,098 - $3,693
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,669 - $5,192
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,717 - $7,373

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $787 in Portland, ME. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $169 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Scottsdale, AZ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,734 miles from Portland, Maine, to Scottsdale, Arizona, running $1,637 - $4,274. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $978 - $1,117
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• 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 Scottsdale based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,637 - $3,048
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,687 - $3,776
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,132 - $4,274

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 $84 and $393.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $169.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $978 and $1,117 for the 2,734-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 $787 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 Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Maine, to Scottsdale, Arizona, 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 $2,177 and $4,154.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,871 - $3,288
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,177 - $4,154
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,973 - $5,840

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $84 - $169 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about five hours typically runs $787.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale, AZ

Day-to-day costs in Scottsdale are close to what you're used to in Portland: cost of living index of 113 versus 112, with average rent of $3,300/mo compared to $1,991/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 62/100 and 67.84/100 in Portland versus 32/100 and 74.2/100 in Scottsdale.