($1,075+) Portland, ME to Oklahoma City, OK Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Oklahoma City, OK

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,787-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with costs ranging from $2,720 - $10,935. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $305 - $2,032. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Portland and Oklahoma City. Local movers in Portland typically start around $382 as a base rate plus $135/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,720 - $5,742
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,675 - $8,217
• 4+ bedrooms: $6,732 - $10,935

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 Oklahoma City.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Oklahoma City, OK

Specialty needs vary by market: 50% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Oklahoma City, 48% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Oklahoma Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City, OK

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, cost between $1,524 and $5,469. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Portland runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,524 - $2,852
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,894 - $3,718
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,535 - $5,469

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Portland, ME, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $711, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $76 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $152 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, ME, and Oklahoma City, OK, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Oklahoma City?

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 Oklahoma City, OK

Truck rentals from Portland, Maine, to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, range from $1,075 - $3,012 for the 1,787-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $578 - $660
• 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 Oklahoma City based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,075 - $1,929
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,073 - $2,366
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,423 - $3,012

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $578 - $660 for the 1,787-mile drive, depending on whether your rental truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: You'll handle the heavy lifting unless you bring in help. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about 5 hours typically costs around $711.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 1,787-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $152 per night, adding $305 - $457 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $51 and $305.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Oklahoma City?

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 Oklahoma City, OK

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 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Because freight companies bill by linear footage, your total is based on how much of the trailer you occupy, not the full length. For a 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route, pricing typically falls between $1,592 and $3,131.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,359 - $2,517
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,131
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,112 - $4,164

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $76 and $152.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for roughly five hours typically average $711.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Oklahoma City?

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.

Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Oklahoma City, OK

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

How you handle your interstate move from Portland, ME, to Oklahoma City, OK, comes down to your budget and how much time and work you're able to put into it. Hands-off relocations handled by full-service movers range from $2,720 - $10,935 on the 1,787-mile route and handle everything. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,524 - $5,469 and put you in charge of loading. Rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the lowest-cost option at $1,075 - $3,012 with you handling everything. For full-service moves, Safeway Moving is our top pick, starting around $3,675 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and 24/7 live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Hobby Lobby and Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores.