($1,584+) Portland, ME to Sacramento, CA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Sacramento, CA

Hiring full-service movers from Portland, Maine, to Sacramento, California, costs between $3,143 and $15,342. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 3,106-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $354 - $2,360, depending on the size of your home. Your final cost comes down to two things: the total weight of your shipment and the distance between Portland and Sacramento. For a rough baseline, movers based in Portland tend to start around $382 plus $135/hour per mover on local jobs, before long-distance pricing takes over for a move this size.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,143 - $7,656
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,884 - $10,093
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,099 - $15,342

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 Sacramento.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Sacramento, CA

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Sacramento, 63% of movers offer the same service.

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

California Moving & Storage Association membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in California, 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 Sacramento, CA

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Sacramento, California, cost between $2,042 and $7,668. 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 Sacramento:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,042 - $3,907
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,624 - $5,609
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,446 - $7,668

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $89 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $177 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Sacramento, CA, 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 $826 in Portland, ME. 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 Sacramento?

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 Sacramento, CA

Plan on $1,584 - $4,449 for a rental moving truck on the 3,106-mile route from Portland, Maine, to Sacramento, California. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,166 - $1,333
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• 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 Sacramento based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,584 - $3,328
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,769 - $3,925
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,125 - $4,449

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $177 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 $77 and $384 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,166 - $1,333 in fuel for the 3,106-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $826 in Portland, Maine, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Sacramento, CA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Portland, Maine, to Sacramento, California. 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 $1,062 and $4,487.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,820 - $3,446
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,058 - $4,487
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,757 - $5,956

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Portland, Maine, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $826.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $177 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Sacramento?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.

Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Sacramento, CA

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

The 3,106-mile move from Portland, ME, to Sacramento, CA, costs between $3,143 and $15,342 with full-service movers, $2,042 - $7,668 with a moving container, and $1,584 - $4,449 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $4,884 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Sutter Health and SynGen.