($1,505+) Portland, OR to Yonkers, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Yonkers, NY

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,906-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Yonkers, New York, with prices running from $3,029 - $14,353. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $419 - $2,792 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Yonkers are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,029 - $7,096
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,383 - $9,633
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,508 - $14,353

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 Yonkers.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Yonkers, NY

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Yonkers, 62% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in New York are typically members of the New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining 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 Yonkers, NY

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Yonkers, New York, cost between $2,018 and $7,412. 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 Yonkers:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,018 - $3,932
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,592 - $5,161
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,441 - $7,412

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, OR, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $977, 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 $105 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $209 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, OR, and Yonkers, NY, 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 Yonkers?

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 Yonkers, NY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,906 miles from Portland, Oregon, to Yonkers, New York, running $1,505 - $4,493. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,291 - $1,475
• Daily insurance: $42/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Yonkers based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,505 - $3,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,733 - $3,842
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,083 - $4,493

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 $977.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,291 - $1,475 for the 2,906-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 $84 and $454, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $209 per night for hotel stops on the 2,906-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $419 - $628.

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

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 Yonkers, NY

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Portland, Oregon, to Yonkers, New York. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,952 and $4,300.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,764 - $3,369
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,952 - $4,300
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,780 - $6,046

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 $977.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $105 and $209 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Yonkers?

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.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Yonkers, NY

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Yonkers, 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.

Our take

How you handle your interstate move from Portland, OR, to Yonkers, NY, 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 $3,029 - $14,353 on the 2,906-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,018 - $7,412 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,505 - $4,493 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $4,383 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 Leake and Watts Services and Yonkers Contracting.