($512+) Portland, ME to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Pittsburgh, PA

Hiring full-service movers from Portland, Maine, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, costs between $1,682 and $9,423. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 670-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $312 - $2,080, 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 Portland and Pittsburgh. For a rough baseline, movers based in Portland tend to start around $382 plus $135/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 Portland to Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,682 - $4,718
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,560 - $6,839
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,726 - $9,423

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 Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 73% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,008 and $3,515. 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 Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,008 - $1,920
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,416 - $2,738
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,730 - $3,515

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $78 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $156 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 $728 in Portland, ME, 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 Pittsburgh, PA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

Renting a moving truck for the 670-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, costs between $512 and $1,390, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $222 - $253
• Daily insurance: $31/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 Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $512 - $1,006
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $542 - $1,104
• 4+ bedrooms: $655 - $1,390

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $156 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 $68 and $338 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $222 - $253 in fuel for the 670-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $728 in Portland, Maine, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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 $1,079 and $2,148.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $974 - $1,763
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,079 - $2,148
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,443 - $2,619

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 $78 - $156 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about five hours typically runs $728.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

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