($1,633+) Portland, OR to Providence, RI Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Providence, RI

For the 3,082-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Providence, Rhode Island, full-service movers cost between $3,081 and $14,448. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $361 - $2,408 (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 Providence:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,081 - $7,437
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,979 - $9,709
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,189 - $14,448

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 Providence.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Providence, RI

Specialty needs vary by market: 59% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Providence, 79% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Providence, RI

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Providence, Rhode Island, cost between $1,962 and $7,520. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Portland costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,962 - $4,062
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,624 - $5,391
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,446 - $7,520

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $90 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $181 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Providence, RI, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $843 in Portland, OR. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Providence?

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 Providence, RI

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to Providence, Rhode Island, range from $1,633 - $4,820 for the 3,082-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,181 - $1,349
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Providence based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,633 - $3,233
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,822 - $3,585
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,170 - $4,820

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $181 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $78 and $391 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,181 - $1,349 in fuel for the 3,082-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $843 in Portland, Oregon, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Providence, RI

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Oregon, to Providence, Rhode Island, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,974 and $4,225.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,820 - $3,307
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,974 - $4,225
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,814 - $5,897

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 $843.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $90 and $181 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Providence?

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 Providence, RI

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

Full-service movers on the 3,082-mile route from Portland, OR, to Providence, RI, run $3,081 - $14,448 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,962 - $7,520, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $1,633 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $4,979, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Textron and United Natural Foods.