($434+) Baltimore, MD to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Baltimore, MD to Portland, ME

Hiring full-service movers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Portland, Maine, costs between $1,244 and $7,613. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 503-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $302 - $2,012, 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 Baltimore and Portland. For a rough baseline, movers based in Baltimore tend to start around $263 plus $110/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 Baltimore to Portland:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,244 - $3,527
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,957 - $4,896
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,815 - $7,613

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 Baltimore to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Baltimore, MD to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 95% of Baltimore movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Maine are typically members of the Maine Motor Transport 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 Baltimore, MD to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Baltimore, Maryland, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,013 and $3,162. 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 Baltimore adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,013 - $1,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,286 - $2,583
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,677 - $3,162

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $75 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $151 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 $704 in Baltimore, MD, 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, ME, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Portland, ME

Renting a moving truck for the 503-mile move from Baltimore, Maryland, to Portland, Maine, costs between $434 and $1,139, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $161 - $184
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• Baltimore daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $0.99

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $434 - $837
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $444 - $907
• 4+ bedrooms: $588 - $1,139

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $151 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 $65 and $327 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $161 - $184 in fuel for the 503-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $704 in Baltimore, Maryland, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Baltimore 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 Baltimore, MD to Portland, ME

For larger DIY moves from Baltimore, Maryland, freight trailers give you plenty of room without putting you behind the wheel. Standard trailers are 28 feet long. You load the section you need, and the carrier transports everything to Portland, Maine.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For most medium-to-large moves on this route, pricing typically falls between $998 and $1,928.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $912 - $1,651
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $998 - $1,928
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,356 - $2,428

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Baltimore, Maryland, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $704.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $75 - $151 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 Baltimore 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. Terminal Transportation Services (4.7/5 stars): Terminal Transportation Services 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: Baltimore, MD vs Portland, ME

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 Baltimore 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.