($443+) Portland, ME to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, ME to Arlington, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 544-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Arlington, Virginia, with prices running from $1,442 - $9,126. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $398 - $2,656 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Arlington 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,442 - $4,693
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,397 - $6,410
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,555 - $9,126

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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Arlington, VA

Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Arlington, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Virginia 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 Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $965 and $3,113. 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 Arlington. 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $965 - $1,714
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,352 - $2,617
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,681 - $3,113

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $100 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $199 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Arlington, VA, 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 $930 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 Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

Plan on $465 - $1,163 for a rental moving truck on the 544-mile route from Portland, Maine, to Arlington, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $230 - $263
• Daily insurance: $40/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $27
• 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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $465 - $814
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $473 - $1,004
• 4+ bedrooms: $595 - $1,163

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $230 - $263 for the 544-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 $930.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 544-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $199 per night, adding $398 - $598 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $66 and $398.

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

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 Arlington, VA

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Portland, Maine, to Arlington, Virginia. 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 $1,195 and $2,094.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $905 - $1,624
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,030 - $2,094
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,358 - $2,618

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Portland, Maine, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $930.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $100 - $199 per additional foot to your total.
• Time of year: Rates tend to climb during peak moving season (mid-May through mid-September) when trailer demand is at its highest.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Arlington?

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.
3. Dubois Livestock (3.96/5 stars): Dubois Livestock is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Arlington, VA

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