($793+) Portland, ME to Jacksonville, FL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Jacksonville, FL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 1,249-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Jacksonville, Florida, with prices running from $2,600 - $10,298. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $317 - $2,112 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Jacksonville are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,600 - $5,964
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,245 - $7,134
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,423 - $10,298

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 Jacksonville.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Jacksonville, FL

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Jacksonville, 75% of movers offer the same service.

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

Professional Movers Association of Florida membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Florida, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Portland, ME to Jacksonville, FL

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Jacksonville, Florida, cost between $1,256 and $4,670. 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 Jacksonville. If you go over that window, storage in Portland adds around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,256 - $2,479
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,617 - $3,455
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,670

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $79 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $158 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Jacksonville, FL, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $739 in Portland, ME. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, FL

A rental truck for this 1,249-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Jacksonville, Florida, costs between $785 and $2,265. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $420 - $480
• Daily insurance: $32/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $21
• 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 Jacksonville based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $785 - $1,484
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $919 - $1,857
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,047 - $2,265

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 $79 and $370.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $158.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $420 and $480 for the 1,249-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 $739 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 Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville, FL

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Maine, 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 Jacksonville, Florida.

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 $1,429 and $2,681.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,153 - $2,165
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,429 - $2,681
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,845 - $3,808

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 $79 - $158 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about five hours typically runs $739.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Jacksonville?

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. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock 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: Portland, ME vs Jacksonville, FL

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