($701+) Long Beach, CA to Portland, OR Movers

Full-service moving costs from Long Beach, CA to Portland, OR

Hiring full-service movers from Long Beach, California, to Portland, Oregon, costs between $1,233 and $7,979. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 986-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $445 - $2,968, 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 Long Beach and Portland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Long Beach tend to start around $162 plus $75/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 Long Beach to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,233 - $5,173
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,487 - $6,431
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,353 - $7,979

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 Long Beach to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Long Beach, CA to Portland, OR

Specialty needs vary by market — 87% of Long Beach 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 Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA to Portland, OR

Moving containers from Long Beach, California, to Portland, Oregon, cost between $1,184 and $4,183. 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 Portland. If you go over that window, storage in Long Beach adds around $90/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,184 - $2,200
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,617 - $3,027
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,074 - $4,183

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Long Beach, CA and Portland, OR. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $1,039 in Long Beach, CA, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $111 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $223 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA to Portland, OR

Truck rentals from Long Beach, California, to Portland, Oregon, range from $646 - $1,940 for the 986-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $466 - $532
• Daily insurance: $45/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $30
• Long Beach daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.09

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $646 - $1,290
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $699 - $1,519
• 4+ bedrooms: $895 - $1,940

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $223 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Long Beach, California, usually costs about $1,039 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 986-mile drive falls between $466 and $532, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $74 and $445 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Long Beach 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 Long Beach, CA to Portland, OR

If you're moving a larger household from Long Beach, California, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Portland, Oregon.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,268 and $2,595.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,043 - $2,060
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,268 - $2,595
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,626 - $3,281

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $111 - $223 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Long Beach, California, for about five hours typically runs $1,039.

What are the best freight companies from Long Beach to Portland?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Sea-Logix, LLC (4.76/5 stars): Sea-Logix, LLC is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Long Beach, CA 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 Long Beach 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.