($862+) Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR Movers

Full-service moving costs from Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,348-mile move from Mesa, Arizona, to Portland, Oregon, with costs ranging from $2,216 - $8,898. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $357 - $2,380. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Mesa and Portland. Local movers in Mesa typically start around $175 as a base rate plus $85/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,216 - $5,286
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,912 - $6,936
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,992 - $8,898

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 Mesa to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Oregon are typically members of the Oregon Moving & Storage 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 Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Moving containers from Mesa, Arizona, to Portland, Oregon, cost between $1,352 and $4,770. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Mesa typically costs about $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,352 - $2,674
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,797 - $3,375
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,367 - $4,770

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $89 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $179 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $833 in Mesa, AZ, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Portland, OR, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Mesa to Portland?

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 Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Plan on $828 - $2,464 for a rental moving truck on the 1,348-mile route from Mesa, Arizona, to Portland, Oregon. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $510 - $583
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $24
• Mesa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Mesa to Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $828 - $1,632
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $914 - $2,019
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,173 - $2,464

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $179 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 $387 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $510 - $583 in fuel for the 1,348-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $833 in Mesa, Arizona, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Mesa, AZ to Portland, OR

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Mesa, Arizona, to Portland, Oregon, 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. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,367 and $2,899.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,279 - $2,314
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,367 - $2,899
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,970 - $3,779

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 Mesa, Arizona, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $833.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $89 and $179 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Mesa to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Primarily known as a top moving container option for its DIY hybrid model where customers load and the company drives, MovingYourself also functions as a strong freight option thanks to its 53-foot trucks and pay-only-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. Best known for its container service, U-Pack also runs a top-notch freight trailer operation with the same no-deposit, pay-by-the-foot approach that keeps overall costs lower than most freight competitors.
3. Empire Transport (4.84/5 stars): Empire Transport is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned facilities and accessible live support staff make scheduling and route coordination easier on local-area routes than what most national freight providers can offer.

Cost of living: Mesa, AZ vs Portland, OR

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Portland, side by side with Mesa 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.