The Best Long-Distance Movers in Portland, OR
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The best long-distance mover in Portland is PDX Movers (4.66/5) for in-state moves and Safeway Moving (4.9/5) for moves out of Oregon, per moveBuddha's analysis of 36 Oregon movers.
Who are the best interstate movers serving Portland?
moveBuddha's top-rated interstate movers for Portland residents moving out of Oregon are Safeway Moving (4.9/5), American Van Lines (4.9/5), Allied Van Lines (4.2/5), Mayzlin Relocation (4.8/5), and North American Van Lines (4.8/5). National carriers operate dedicated long-haul networks, carry interstate FMCSA authority, and price moves by weight and mileage, the standard model for cross-state relocations.
Who are the best long-distance movers in Portland for in-state moves?
PDX Movers (4.66/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated Portland-based mover for long-distance moves within Oregon, followed by Bellhop Moving (4.56/5) and All Service Moving (4.5/5). Of the 19 intrastate-capable movers serving Portland, 20 offer full packing services, which can meaningfully reduce the physical load of a longer in-state move. Full rankings for local long-distance movers serving Portland are listed below.
Below are moveBuddha's top picks for long-distance movers that serve Portland but stay within Oregon:
- PDX Movers: 4.66 out of 5 stars
- Bellhop Moving: 4.56 out of 5 stars
- All Service Moving: 4.5 out of 5 stars
- All My Sons Moving & Storage: 4.58 out of 5 stars
- You Move Me: 4.64 out of 5 stars
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Read full reviewIndustry experience 5.0
Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. PDX Movers has been in business for 14 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. PDX Movers has about 89% positive reviews across roughly 362 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.9.
Quote accuracy 4.1
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from PDX Movers, and PDX Movers makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. PDX Movers emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Our moving team was fantastic—efficient, professional, and finished under our estimate. Everything arrived in great shape and the crew was incredibly polite and helpful. Highly recommend PDX Movers!"
"I have used PDX Movers several times. They always communicate well, are professional, and their prices are reasonable. The last crew was super helpful and efficient. Thank you all!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. Bellhop Moving has been in business for 12 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 4.5
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. Bellhop Moving has about 68% positive reviews across roughly 41 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.7.
Quote accuracy 4.0
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request instant email quotes from Bellhop Moving, and Bellhop Moving makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. Bellhop Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"OUTSTANDING! Prompt, polite, efficient, cheerful and capable. Nothing was damaged, they were happy to help, and very cheerful. Will absolutely use them again when we need movers."
"Awesome moving experience! The team arrived on time, had a can-do attitude, took great care with moving everything, and were honest about a broken item."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All Service Moving has been in business for 22 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like labor-only moving and small-scale moving.
Review quality 5.0
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All Service Moving has about 95% positive reviews across roughly 771 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 4.7.
Quote accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All Service Moving, and All Service Moving makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 4.4
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All Service Moving emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"All Service Moving made moving so much less stressful for me! John and Chuck were helpful, professional, and kind. They did a wonderful job. Highly recommend!"
"The movers were very professional and on time. They treated all of my belongings with extreme care and consideration. The move was strategically planned to be completed in the scheduled amount of time."
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. All My Sons Moving & Storage has been in business for 27 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like small-scale moving and international moving.
Review quality 4.1
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. All My Sons Moving & Storage has about 77% positive reviews across roughly 249 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 1.3.
Quote accuracy 3.8
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from All My Sons Moving & Storage, and All My Sons Moving & Storage makes deposit expectations clear upfront.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. All My Sons Moving & Storage emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"Excellent service, great communication, and very very efficient! They did our move in exactly the estimated time, and they treated our stuff with a lot of care and attention. One of the best moving experiences we’ve had. Highly recommend!"
"All My Sons quoted and completed my move all within 5 days. Quote was fair, they loaded my 5 bedroom home in 4 hours, under budget, and were very efficient. Would highly recommend them!"
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Companies with more years in business often outperform newer competitors. You Move Me has been in business for 13 years, demonstrating strong staying power in a competitive industry with services like interstate moving and intrastate moving.
Review quality 4.6
Customer reviews are the clearest window into a mover’s reputation. You Move Me has about 87% positive reviews across roughly 109 total reviews, with an average Yelp rating of 3.5.
Quote accuracy 3.9
Quote reliability often comes down to clarity and consistency. Customers can request quotes from You Move Me.
Customer service 5.0
From responsiveness to follow-through, customer service is a big differentiator. You Move Me emphasizes clear communication, careful handling.
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"My move couldn’t have gone smoother. Lance and Trevor were on time, efficient, and careful. They protected my furniture and doorways and stayed within my budget. Best move ever! Highly recommend."
"You Move Me was hands-down the best moving experience we’ve ever had! Fast, extremely careful, and had a great sense of humor! We’ve already recommended them to everyone we know. Look no further!"
What add-on services do Portland movers offer?
Not every mover in Portland offers specialty services. Based on moveBuddha's review of 20 Portland movers, here is what is available and how often:
- Art handling: offered by 30.0% of Portland movers, compared to 27.78% statewide and 45.83% nationally.
- Junk removal: offered by 50.0% of Portland movers, compared to 30.56% statewide and 36.39% nationally.
- Fragile-only packing: offered by 30.0% of Portland movers, compared to 19.44% statewide and 23.87% nationally.
- Storage: offered by 80.0% of Portland movers, compared to 75.0% statewide and 84.85% nationally.
- Hot tub relocation: offered by 25.0% of Portland movers, compared to 25.0% statewide and 21.93% nationally.
- Piano moving: offered by 75.0% of Portland movers, compared to 75.0% statewide and 72.52% nationally.
Specialty service costs below use moveBuddha's pricing dataset adjusted for Portland's cost of living.
Does Portland have movers that offer art handling?
Art handling is available from 6 of 20 Portland movers (30.0%), compared to 27.78% statewide and 45.83% nationally. PDX Movers (4.66/5) and All Service Moving (4.5/5) rate highest for art handling in Portland. Per-piece handling runs $64 to $640, with custom crates adding $192 to $256 per item.
| Art handling in Portland | Details |
|---|---|
| Portland movers offering this | 6 of 20 (30.0%) |
| Oregon statewide | 10 of 36 (27.78%) |
| National average | 45.83% |
| Top-rated Portland art movers | PDX Movers, All Service Moving |
| Per-piece handling fee | $64 to $640 |
| Custom crating per item | $192 to $256 |
Custom crates and archival materials are the baseline for art moving, not an upgrade. Standard blankets protect against surface scratches but offer no defense against UV exposure or humidity shifts that cause paint to crack, canvas to warp, or sculpture finishes to degrade. Before booking, confirm the mover has handled pieces in the same medium and ask whether crates are built in-house or outsourced to a third party.
Does Portland have movers that offer junk removal?
Junk removal is available from 10 of 20 Portland movers (50.0%), compared to 30.56% statewide and 36.39% nationally. Bellhop Moving (4.56/5) and ANC Movers (4.58/5) rate highest for junk removal in Portland. Standalone junk removal typically runs $192 to $640 per load.
| Junk removal in Portland | Details |
|---|---|
| Portland movers offering this | 10 of 20 (50.0%) |
| Oregon statewide | 11 of 36 (30.56%) |
| National average | 36.39% |
| Top-rated Portland junk removal movers | Bellhop Moving, ANC Movers |
| Typical cost per load | $192 to $640 |
| Single large item | $96 to $192 |
Removing items before a weight-based long-distance quote is finalized directly reduces the shipment total and the move cost. Movers offering bundled junk removal can clear unwanted furniture and appliances on load day, eliminating a separate scheduling step. Verify the service covers the item types you need removed, since some movers exclude electronics, hazardous materials, and large appliances from standard junk removal pricing.
Does Portland have movers that offer fragile-only packing?
Fragile-only packing is available from 6 of 20 Portland movers (30.0%), compared to 19.44% statewide and 23.87% nationally. PDX Movers (4.66/5) and All Service Moving (4.5/5) rate highest for fragile-only packing in Portland. Full professional packing runs $0.15 to $0.21 per pound; fragile-only packing covers dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps at a fraction of that total.
| Fragile-only packing in Portland | Details |
|---|---|
| Portland movers offering this | 6 of 20 (30.0%) |
| Oregon statewide | 7 of 36 (19.44%) |
| National average | 23.87% |
| Top-rated Portland providers | PDX Movers, All Service Moving |
| Full professional packing rate | $0.15 to $0.21 per pound |
Fragile-only packing targets dishes, glassware, mirrors, and lamps without a full-service packing contract. Limiting professional packing to breakables keeps total packing cost down while covering the items most likely to break in transit.
Does Portland have movers that offer storage?
Storage is available from 16 of 20 Portland movers (80.0%), compared to 75.0% statewide and 84.85% nationally. PDX Movers (4.66/5) and Bellhop Moving (4.56/5) rate highest for storage in Portland. Storage-in-transit runs about $0.50 per cubic foot per month, putting a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft) at roughly $329/month.
| Storage in Portland | Details |
|---|---|
| Portland movers offering this | 16 of 20 (80.0%) |
| Oregon statewide | 27 of 36 (75.0%) |
| National average | 84.85% |
| Top-rated Portland storage movers | PDX Movers, Bellhop Moving |
| Storage-in-transit rate | About $0.50 per cubic foot per month |
| 1-bedroom monthly estimate (~514 cu ft) | $329 |
| 2-3 bedroom monthly estimate (~1,000 cu ft) | $640 |
Movers that offer storage-in-transit hold belongings in their warehouse between pickup and delivery. The standard rate is approximately $0.50 per cubic foot per month. For a 1-bedroom load (about 514 cu ft), that is roughly $329 per month. Ask how the mover calculates the billing start date before committing to a storage window longer than 30 days.
Does Portland have movers that offer hot tub relocation?
Hot tub relocation is available from 5 of 20 Portland movers (25.0%), compared to 25.0% statewide and 21.93% nationally. All Service Moving (4.5/5) and Cal's Moving Help LLC (4.52/5) rate highest for hot tub moves in Portland. Hot tub moves typically run $192 to $512 per item when bundled with a full-service move.
| Hot tub relocation in Portland | Details |
|---|---|
| Portland movers offering this | 5 of 20 (25.0%) |
| Oregon statewide | 9 of 36 (25.0%) |
| National average | 21.93% |
| Top-rated Portland hot tub movers | All Service Moving, Cal's Moving Help LLC |
| Bundled with full-service move | $192 to $512 |
| Standalone hot tub move | $384 to $1,024 |
Hot tubs are heavy, fragile, and access-dependent. Empty weight runs 500 to 1,000 lbs. Full drainage is required before any move. Tight backyard access may require a crane or a shuttle relay, both of which add to the final cost. Confirm the mover has moved hot tubs specifically, not just bulky items, before booking, since the shell and plumbing require different handling than furniture.
Does Portland have movers that offer piano moving?
Piano moving is available from 15 of 20 Portland movers (75.0%), compared to 75.0% statewide and 72.52% nationally. All Service Moving (4.5/5) and All My Sons Moving & Storage (4.58/5) rate highest for piano moving in Portland. A standalone piano move typically costs $1,024 to $4,480, depending on instrument type.
| Piano moving in Portland | Details |
|---|---|
| Portland movers offering this | 15 of 20 (75.0%) |
| Oregon statewide | 27 of 36 (75.0%) |
| National average | 72.52% |
| Top-rated Portland piano movers | All Service Moving, All My Sons Moving & Storage |
| Upright piano | $1,024 to $1,920 |
| Baby grand piano | $1,536 to $3,200 |
| Grand piano | $2,304 to $4,480 |
The weight range for upright pianos is 400 to 800 lbs. Grand pianos exceed 1,200 lbs. Neither can be safely moved with standard furniture dollies or blankets. Crews certified for piano moving carry piano boards, rigging straps, and padded blankets designed for the instrument's weight distribution and finish. Adding a piano to a full-service household move is almost always cheaper than contracting a piano-only specialist.
Who are the best movers in Portland for small long-distance moves?
PDX Movers leads Portland's small-move providers with a 4.66/5 moveBuddha score, followed by Bellhop Moving at 4.56/5. DIY options like moving containers and rental trucks reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving and are worth comparing for loads under 3,000 pounds.
What are the best moving containers for long-distance moves from Portland?
Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5), U-Pack (5.0/5), and MovingYourself (5.0/5) are moveBuddha's top-rated container options for moves out of Portland. Moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, making them the most cost-effective option for Portland residents who can handle their own loading and unloading. Container pricing varies by distance, container size, and the number of units required, so use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare quotes for your specific move before committing to a provider.
What are the best labor-only movers in Portland?
14 of 20 Portland movers (70.0%) offer labor-only services, compared to 58.33% statewide and 54.55% nationally. PDX Movers (4.66/5) is moveBuddha's top-rated labor-only mover in Portland, followed by Bellhop Moving (4.56/5). Labor-only movers handle loading and unloading without providing a truck, making them the right fit for Portland residents who plan to drive themselves or who have rented their own vehicle. Combining a labor-only crew with a rental truck or moving container reduces total move cost by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing dataset.
What are the best moving truck rentals for long-distance Portland moves?
Budget Truck Rental, Penske Truck Rental, and U-Haul Truck Rental are moveBuddha's top-rated rental truck options for a DIY move out of Portland. A truck rental is the cheapest way to move out of state for those willing to handle both the loading and the driving. For moves over 500 miles, a local mover and a national mover price a rental truck the same, so distance alone does not change which provider to choose. Use the moveBuddha cost calculator to compare total DIY costs against container and full-service quotes before committing.
How much does it cost to hire long-distance movers in Portland?
Moving costs across Oregon range from $466 for a studio (2 movers, 3 hours at $172/hour) to $4,062 for a 5+ bedroom home (5 movers, 10 hours), according to moveBuddha's analysis of Oregon mover quotes. The table below shows Oregon statewide averages by home size. Your actual cost in Portland will vary based on distance, access conditions, and your mover's pricing model.
Use our free moving cost calculator to get a personalized estimate for your move. For a full cost breakdown specific to Portland, see our guide on moving costs in Portland.
| Home size | Estimated interstate cost from Oregon* |
|---|---|
| Studio apartment | $466 |
| 1-bedroom home or apartment | $638 |
| 2-bedroom home or apartment | $1,016 |
| 3-bedroom home | $2,313 |
| 4-bedroom home | $2,649 |
| 5+ bedroom home | $4,062 |
*Estimated costs above are based on varying types of moves that cross state lines in Oregon. All exceed 150 miles, but might remain below 1,500. Your price depends on inventory, distance, timing, service level, and more.
Data reflects Oregon statewide averages based on moveBuddha's analysis of mover quotes collected.
What affects moving costs in Portland?
Here are some additional cost considerations for your long-distance Portland move:
- Distance: The farther you move from Portland, the more you pay. A short intrastate move costs far less than a cross-country relocation. Once you cross state lines, pricing structure changes entirely and costs rise considerably.
- Home size and weight: Movers price local moves by the hour and interstate moves by total shipment weight. Downsizing before your move reduces both your bill and your packing time.
- Move type: Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most. DIY options like rental trucks or moving containers reduce costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service, according to moveBuddha data.
- Add-on services: Professional packing adds an average of $0.15–$0.21 per pound. Shuttle service, if required, adds $0.08–$0.12 per pound with minimums often starting around $200.
- Timing: Summer moves (May through September) carry the highest rates. Mid-month and mid-week bookings are consistently cheaper than weekend or month-end dates.
FAQs about the best long-distance movers in Portland
What licensing requirements apply to long-distance movers in Portland?
Any moving company transporting goods from Portland to another state must hold a valid USDOT number and active FMCSA registration. 17 of the 20 movers moveBuddha has reviewed in Portland meet that standard — and every mover on this page is among them. Verify any company's status in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's database.
The FMCSA's Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move explains what to expect and what protections apply throughout your interstate move.
Should I choose a local or national mover for my Portland relocation?
For moves within Oregon, a local mover in Portland is the more cost-effective choice. moveBuddha has reviewed 20 movers in the area, averaging $185/hour, with 19 licensed for intrastate routes and 17 authorized for cross-state moves.
For relocations leaving Oregon, national carriers bring more logistics infrastructure for long hauls, which can reduce delays and coordination failures on complex routes, even if the price tag is higher.
When is the cheapest time of year to move away from Portland?
November and December are the cheapest months to hire movers in Portland. Winter lows average 36°F, demand drops sharply from the summer peak, and movers have more open schedule capacity — all of which create real leverage to negotiate on price. Off-season timing also comes with faster quote turnaround and more predictable availability.
What are the cheapest ways to move out of Portland?
Budget-friendly moves from the Bridgetown almost always come down to a DIY approach, especially within 50 miles. Rental trucks and moving containers cut costs by roughly 30% compared to full-service moving, based on moveBuddha's pricing research. The two most affordable routes are a rental truck from companies like U-Haul or a moving container from PODS. Additional strategies for longer moves are in our guide to the cheapest ways to move out of state.
