($1,682+) Portland, OR to New York City, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to NYC

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,894-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to NYC, New York, with prices running from $3,275 - $15,376. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $437 - $2,912 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and NYC 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 NYC:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,275 - $7,527
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,039 - $9,924
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,752 - $15,376

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 NYC.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to NYC

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New York City, 93% of movers offer the same service.

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

New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in New York, 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, OR to NYC

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to NYC, New York, cost between $1,984 and $7,810. A container is delivered to your home and you load it on your own time. Loading windows vary by company: U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30. From there, the company takes over and transports it to NYC. If you go over that window, storage in Portland adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,984 - $3,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,734 - $5,664
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,552 - $7,810

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 $1,019 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 $109 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $218 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 NYC, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to NYC?

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 NYC

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to NYC, New York, range from $1,666 - $4,584 for the 2,894-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,341 - $1,532
• Daily insurance: $44/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $29
• 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 NYC based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,666 - $3,362
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,733 - $3,926
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,328 - $4,584

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 $1,019.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,341 - $1,532 for the 2,894-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 $87 and $473, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $218 per night for hotel stops on the 2,894-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $437 - $655.

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

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 NYC

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, 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 NYC, New York.

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 $2,123 and $4,621.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,841 - $3,408
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,123 - $4,621
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,990 - $6,309

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 $109 and $218.
• 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, Oregon, for roughly five hours typically average $1,019.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to NYC?

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 NYC

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