($926+) Portland, ME to Mobile, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Mobile, AL

Full-service movers for the 1,510-mile relocation from Portland, Maine, to Mobile, Alabama, cost between $2,446 and $10,879. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $302 - $2,016, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Portland typically charge a base rate around $382 plus $135 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,446 - $5,544
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,332 - $7,267
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,969 - $10,879

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 Mobile.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Mobile, AL

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Mobile, 57% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama beyond this list.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is our pick for best overall value. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 support, and 30 days of free storage make Safeway the clearest value on this list.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. AVL has been moving customers since 1995 and uses full-time in-house crews trained on high-value items like art and antiques.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. One of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, 24/7 monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan against damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Mobile, AL

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Mobile, Alabama, cost between $1,322 and $4,720. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Portland costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,322 - $2,428
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,672 - $3,428
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,442 - $4,720

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Portland, ME and Mobile, AL. 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 $706 in Portland, ME, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $76 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $151 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 Portland to Mobile?

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 Mobile, AL

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,510 miles from Portland, Maine, to Mobile, Alabama, running $926 - $2,530. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $484 - $553
• Daily insurance: $30/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $20
• 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 Mobile based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $926 - $1,689
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,021 - $2,132
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,175 - $2,530

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $76 and $353.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $151.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $484 and $553 for the 1,510-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $706 for 2 movers in Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

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 Mobile, AL

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Maine, to Mobile, Alabama, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,478 and $2,942.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,190 - $2,254
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,478 - $2,942
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,896 - $3,890

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 Portland, Maine, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $706.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $76 and $151 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Mobile?

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.

Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Mobile, AL

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

For a move from Portland, ME, to Mobile, AL, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,446 for a studio to $10,879 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 1,510-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,322 - $4,720. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $926 - $2,530, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $3,332 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Infirmary Health and Austal.