($1,139+) Portland, OR to Kansas City, MO Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Kansas City, MO

For the 1,798-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Kansas City, Missouri, full-service movers cost between $2,747 and $11,594. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $336 - $2,240 (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 $278 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,747 - $6,333
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,783 - $8,210
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,998 - $11,594

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 Kansas City.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Kansas City, MO

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Kansas City, 72% of movers offer the same service.

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

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, OR to Kansas City, MO

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Kansas City, Missouri, cost between $1,632 and $5,464. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Portland runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,632 - $2,846
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,130 - $4,232
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,716 - $5,464

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 $784 in Portland, OR. 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 $168 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 Kansas City, MO, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Kansas City?

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, OR to Kansas City, MO

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to Kansas City, Missouri, range from $1,074 - $2,978 for the 1,798-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $641 - $732
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,074 - $2,087
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,221 - $2,609
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,539 - $2,978

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Portland, Oregon, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $784.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $641 - $732 for the 1,798-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 $67 and $364, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $168 per night for hotel stops on the 1,798-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $336 - $504.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Kansas City?

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, OR to Kansas City, MO

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, to Kansas City, Missouri. 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 $1,008 and $3,485.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,342 - $2,668
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,671 - $3,485
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,128 - $4,415

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, Oregon, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $784.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $84 and $168 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Kansas City?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Kansas City, MO

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Kansas City, side by side with Portland 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.