($1,168+) Portland, ME to McKinney, TX Movers
Moving from Portland, ME, to McKinney, TX, runs anywhere from $1,123 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $13,101 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 1,850 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 5 to 16 days door to door. Use our moving cost calculator to compare estimates and options for your specific move.
- Full-service moves for smaller spaces (studio apartments and 1-bedrooms) start around $2,644, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $13,101 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,571 - $5,716, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $1,123 - $3,150.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Portland, ME, to McKinney, TX. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $4,015 on this route. They also throw in 30 days of free storage and have 24/7 customer support.
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Compare moving options from Portland, ME to McKinney, TX
There are 3 main ways to move from Portland to McKinney: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. Full-service handles labor and transportation for you, with a 2-3 bedroom move on this route costing $4,015 - $8,156. Moving containers run about 30% less than full-service for the same home size, while rental trucks come in around 60% less, though both put loading on your shoulders. Plan on 5 to 16 days for this 1,850-mile route, depending on which option you go with.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 1,850-mile route from Portland to McKinney, broken down by home size:
Home size makes the biggest difference in what you'll pay on this route. A studio or 1-bedroom runs $2,644 - $6,438 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,571 - $3,156), rental truck ($1,123 - $2,119), or freight trailer ($1,443 - $2,758). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $4,015 - $8,156 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $13,101.
Pricing reflects moveBuddha's monthly dataset of 1,500+ live quotes across our vetted mover network. Last updated September 16, 2026.
Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to McKinney, TX
Full-service movers for the 1,850-mile relocation from Portland, Maine, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $2,644 and $13,101. 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 $336 - $2,240, 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 McKinney:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,644 - $6,438
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,015 - $8,156
- 4+ bedrooms: $6,914 - $13,101
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 McKinney.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Maine to Texas. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Moving company rates climb during peak moving season (May –-September) when demand peaks. Scheduling your move outside of that window can lead to noticeably lower costs and better availability.
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Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to McKinney, TX
Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In McKinney, 95% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $560 - $5,600 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready78% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $224 - $1,344/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $336 - $2,688 |
| Full-value protection | More than $0.60/lb coverage56% of local movers | $300 - $600 (1% - 2% of value) |
| Small moves | Under ~2,000 lbs33% of local movers | $1,120 - $3,360 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,800 - $11,200 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $839 - $1,594 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items67% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $1,120 - $2,800 |
| Piano | Any piano type100% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $896 - $3,920 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling89% of local movers | $336 - $1,680 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect78% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $728 - $2,240 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $336 - $16,800+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $336 - $3,920+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Portland to McKinney?
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Good to know: For moves over 500 miles, national carriers are typically lower-priced than local moving companies in Portland, ME. At that distance, local movers often charge 30% - 40% more because they don't spread long-haul costs across multiple shipments the way national carriers do. If a direct route and faster delivery (averaging 2 days) are priorities, a local mover may be worth considering, but that service comes at a higher price.
Moving container costs from Portland, ME to McKinney, TX
Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to McKinney, Texas, cost between $1,571 and $5,716. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Portland typically costs about $100/month.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Portland to McKinney:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,571 - $3,156
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,032 - $4,419
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,778 - $5,716
What other costs come with moving containers?
- Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $84 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $168 per month.
- Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in McKinney, TX, 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 $784 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Maine to Texas move in the past 90 days. Our pricing data is drawn from 1,500+ monthly data points across our vetted mover network and refreshed every month.
Pro tip: Before ordering moving containers, take a careful inventory of everything you're moving. A typical 1-bedroom home weighs around 3,000 pounds and fits in a single container starting at $1,571. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $2,032 - $4,419, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Portland to McKinney?
- Units Moving and Portable Storage (4.3/5 stars)
- U-Pack (5.0/5 stars)
- MovingYourself (5.0/5 stars)
Want a hand without paying for full service? A container or truck move does not mean doing all the heavy lifting yourself. You can hire a labor-only crew in Portland to load and unload while you handle the drive, then book full help later if you change your mind. Three top-rated local crews for labor-only help in Portland:
- TWO MEN AND A TRUCK (4.8/5), 9 years in business
- Tiny Tim's Moving (4.3/5), 33 years in business
- Integrity Movers, 0 years in business
Moving truck rental costs from Portland, ME to McKinney, TX
Truck rentals from Portland, Maine, to McKinney, Texas, range from $1,123 - $3,150 for the 1,850-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:
- Fuel for the drive: $659 - $753
- Daily insurance: $34/day
- Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
- Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
- Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89
| Home size | Typical truck size |
|---|---|
| Studio / 1 bedroom | 10 - 12 ft |
| 2 - 3 bedrooms | 15 - 17 ft |
| 4+ bedrooms | 20 - 26 ft (typically requires diesel) |
These are typical moving truck rental costs from Portland to McKinney based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,123 - $2,119
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,277 - $2,729
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,580 - $3,150
Pro tip: Truck rental pricing for a move from Portland to McKinney starts at $1,123 - $3,150, but that number does not tell the whole story. Fuel ($659 - $753) , overnight lodging ($168/night), meals, and equipment rentals are all separate. Plan for an additional $600 - $1,200 on top of your base rate to cover those costs.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $168 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 $73 and $364 to your total.
- Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
- Gas: Plan on spending $659 - $753 in fuel for the 1,850-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
- Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $784 in Portland, Maine, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to McKinney?
- Budget Truck Rental (4.3/5 stars)
- Penske Truck Rental (4.0/5 stars)
- 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 McKinney, TX
Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Portland, Maine, to McKinney, Texas. Standard trailers run 28 feet long, and you're only charged for the portion you actually fill. The carrier drops the trailer off, you load it at your own pace, and they handle the drive to your new city.
Pricing is based entirely on the linear footage your shipment occupies, not the full trailer length. Most long-distance freight moves land somewhere between $1,008 and $3,399.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Portland to McKinney:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,443 - $2,758
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,592 - $3,399
- 4+ bedrooms: $2,358 - $4,711
Pro tip: Loading a freight trailer is a bit different from filling a container. The 4-foot ramp can be steep with large items, and getting the most out of 8 feet of vertical clearance takes planning. Since pricing is based on linear feet used, every inch of wasted space has a cost.
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 $84 - $168 more per foot.
- Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for about five hours typically runs $784.
What are the best freight companies from Portland to McKinney?
- MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the pick for best for large moves. The company is well-regarded as a top moving container option for its load-it-yourself, we-drive-it model, and that same model makes it a strong freight option for larger homes that benefit from the company's 53-foot trucks and footage-based pricing.
- U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Alongside their flagship container service, U-Pack provides a top-notch freight trailer option that follows the same model: no deposits, no upfront fees, and pricing based on the linear footage you actually use.
- Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and based facilities mean accessible support staff and area-specific scheduling flexibility that national-only freight carriers typically don't match.
Pro tip: Freight trailers move fast, making them one of the quickest ways to get your belongings from Portland to McKinney. If you have a hard move-in date and want your stuff there as soon as possible, freight is hard to beat. It's worth noting that freight works best when you're ready to receive your delivery, so if your move-in date is still up in the air or you'll need short-term storage, a moving container is likely the more practical choice.
Cost of living: Portland, ME vs McKinney, TX
Portland and McKinney land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 112 in Portland and 112 in McKinney, and rent tracks closely too ($1,991/mo vs. $2,300/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (62 vs 27) and safety scores (67.84 vs 78.52) come out about the same too.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our McKinney, TX to Portland, ME guide.
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In the past 3 months we've processed 10 quotes from Maine to Texas, so our pricing data reflects what movers are actually charging right now. Check our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers, the best way to avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and bad actors. We track 15 movers in Maine, so you have real options to compare for this 1,850-mile move.
Our take
For a move from Portland, ME, to McKinney, TX, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,644 for a studio to $13,101 for a 4 - 5 bedroom home on the 1,850-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $1,571 - $5,716. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,123 - $3,150, 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 $4,015 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 Globe Life and SRS Distribution.
FAQs: Moving from Portland, ME, to McKinney, TX
Is McKinney a safe place to live?
McKinney has a safety index of 78.52 out of 100 and a crime index of 21.48, compared to 67.84 and 32.16 in Portland. Neither figure tells the whole story on its own, so it's worth digging into specific neighborhoods before you commit to an address.
How walkable is McKinney?
McKinney has a walkability score of 27 out of 100 and a bike-friendliness score of 42, compared to 62 and 68 in Portland. If you're used to getting around on foot or by bike, this is worth factoring into which neighborhood you pick.
What are the best neighborhoods in McKinney?
For families, Provence, Trinity Falls, and Auburn Hills are worth a look in McKinney. If you're moving solo or without kids, Historic Downtown, Trinity Falls, and Adriatic Village tend to be popular picks instead.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Texas?
In-state movers operating in the Lone Star State are legally required to be licensed by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV), which issues 10-digit TXDMV numbers to commercial carriers.
What do local movers charge in Portland?
Local movers based in Portland typically start around $382 as a base rate, plus $135/hour per mover. That's a useful baseline if you're hiring help just to load a rental truck or container rather than booking a full long-distance move. Rates in McKinney run similarly and are worth checking if you need help unloading on the other end.
What percentage of Portland movers handle specialty items like pianos or antiques?
About 100% of movers in Portland handle piano moves, and 67% handle antiques and fine art, compared to 71% and 46% nationally.
