($546+) Portland, ME to Virginia Beach, VA Movers
Moving from Portland, ME, to Virginia Beach, VA, runs anywhere from $531 for a DIY rental-truck move of a small home up to $9,706 for full-service movers handling a larger 4 - 5 bedroom household. The two cities sit about 675 miles apart, and a move on this route usually takes 1 to 6 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 $1,839, while larger 4 - 5 bedroom relocations can reach $9,706 or more.
- Moving containers run $1,116 - $3,667, and renting a moving truck from Budget or U-Haul is the cheapest route at $531 - $1,358.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars) is our top recommendation for a move from Portland, ME, to Virginia Beach, VA. They're known for transparent pricing, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,641 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 Virginia Beach, VA
Moving options from Portland to Virginia Beach fall into 3 main service types: full-service movers, moving containers, and rental trucks. A 2-3 bedroom full-service move on this route costs $2,641 - $6,296 and includes all labor and transportation. Moving containers come in around 30% less for the same home size, while rental trucks land about 60% less, though both require you to load the truck or container yourself. This route spans 675 miles and typically takes 1 to 6 days.
Here is how full-service movers, moving containers, rental trucks, and freight trailers compare on the 675-mile route from Portland to Virginia Beach, 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 $1,839 - $4,826 with full-service movers and considerably less with a container ($1,116 - $1,865), rental truck ($531 - $953), or freight trailer ($975 - $1,837). A 2 - 3 bedroom home moves that range up to $2,641 - $6,296 full-service, and a 4+ bedroom household tops out around $9,706.
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 Virginia Beach, VA
Hiring full-service movers from Portland, Maine, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, costs between $1,839 and $9,706. A full-service interstate moving company handles loading, transportation, and unloading across the 675-mile route, with optional professional packing available for an additional $328 - $2,184, 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 Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,839 - $4,826
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,641 - $6,296
- 4+ bedrooms: $4,614 - $9,706
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 Virginia Beach.
The following are real quotes requested by moveBuddha readers in the past 90 days for moves from Maine to Virginia. Prices are based on 1,500+ monthly pricing data points collected across our network of vetted movers and updated monthly.
Pro tip: Demand for full-service movers surges during peak moving season from May - September, pushing prices higher. Shifting your move to a cooler month could save you a meaningful amount on your total bill.
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Specialty moving services from Portland, ME to Virginia Beach, VA
Specialty needs vary by market — 78% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Virginia Beach, 100% of movers offer the same service.
| Service | When you need it | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full packing | Full crew packing100% of local movers | $546 - $5,460 |
| Storage in transit | New place not ready78% of local movers85% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $218 - $1,310/mo |
| Shuttle fee | Truck can't reach door | $328 - $2,621 |
| 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 | $1,092 - $3,276 |
| Office / commercial | Workplace relocation | $2,730 - $10,920 |
| Car shipping | Second vehicle | $818 - $1,554 |
| Antiques & fine art | Fragile, high-value items67% of local movers46% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $1,092 - $2,730 |
| Piano | Any piano type100% of local movers71% nationallyTop pick: TWO MEN AND A TRUCK | $874 - $3,822 |
| Pool table | Disassembly & re-leveling89% of local movers | $328 - $1,638 |
| Hot tub | Heavy, needs disconnect78% of local movers22% nationallyTop pick: Liberty Bell Moving & Storage of Maine | $710 - $2,184 |
| Wine collection | Climate-controlled transport | $328 - $16,380+ |
| Pet relocation | Ground, air, or concierge | $328 - $3,822+ |
What are the best full-service movers from Portland to Virginia Beach?
If you're vetting a mover on your own instead, membership in Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s Association is a good first thing to confirm.
- Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
- American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
- Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.
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 Virginia Beach, VA
Moving containers from Portland, Maine, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, cost between $1,116 and $3,667. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Portland costs roughly $100/month if you need it.
Take a look at moving container pricing by home size from Portland to Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,116 - $1,865
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,349 - $2,665
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,768 - $3,667
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 $764, 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 $82 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $164 per month.
- Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, ME, and Virginia Beach, VA, 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.
Every price below reflects an actual quote from a moveBuddha reader planning a Maine to Virginia 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 $1,116. Underestimating and needing 1 - 2 additional containers can push your total to $1,349 - $2,665, so getting your count right upfront saves you from a costly surprise.
What are the best moving containers Portland to Virginia Beach?
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA
A rental truck for this 675-mile move from Portland, Maine, to Virginia Beach, Virginia, costs between $531 and $1,358. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:
- Fuel for the drive: $235 - $268
- Daily insurance: $33/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 Virginia Beach based on home size:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $531 - $953
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $561 - $1,121
- 4+ bedrooms: $672 - $1,358
Pro tip: Budget beyond the advertised rate of $531 - $1,358 when pricing out a rental truck from Portland to Virginia Beach. Fuel alone runs ($235 - $268) , and overnight lodging ($164/night), meals, and equipment rentals add up quickly. Most people spend an additional $600 - $1,200 beyond the base rate by the time the move is done.
What other costs come with rental trucks?
- Gas: Fuel adds $235 - $268 for the 675-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 $764.
- Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
- Lodging: The 675-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $164 per night, adding $328 - $491 in hotel costs total.
- Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $55 and $328.
What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to Virginia Beach?
- 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 Virginia Beach, VA
If you're moving a larger household from Portland, Maine, and want to stay in control of the loading process, freight trailers offer a practical middle ground between hiring movers and renting a truck yourself. A 28-foot trailer is delivered to your door, you load what you need, and the carrier handles the drive to Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $1,124 and $2,067.
Take a look at freight trailer costs based on home size for moves from Portland to Virginia Beach:
- Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $975 - $1,837
- 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,124 - $2,067
- 4+ bedrooms: $1,532 - $2,823
Pro tip: Freight pricing rewards efficient packing. Trailers are 8 feet tall and accessed via a 4-foot ramp, so technique matters, especially for heavy pieces. Since each additional linear foot adds to your quote, packing strategically is one of the easiest ways to control costs.
What other costs come with freight trailers?
- Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
- Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Portland, Maine, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $764.
- More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $82 and $164 per foot.
What are the best freight companies from Portland to Virginia Beach?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Pro tip: Freight trailers are a great option when you need your belongings in Virginia Beach fast. For interstate moves, freight is one of the quickest delivery methods out there. Just keep in mind that freight carriers expect you to be available to receive your shipment, so it works best when your move-in is locked in and you don't need temporary storage on either end.
Cost of living: Portland, ME vs Virginia Beach, VA
Good news for your budget: Virginia Beach isn't meaningfully more or less expensive to live in than Portland. Cost of living index runs 105 there against 112 here, and rent, income, and tax rates all fall in a comparable band. Focus your planning on the move itself rather than a change in monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores land in a similar range too - 62/100 and 67.84/100 here versus 33/100 and 58.0/100 there.
Moving the reverse route? We've got you covered with our Virginia Beach, VA to Portland, ME guide.
Why use moveBuddha to find your mover:
We've processed 10 real quotes from Maine to Virginia over the past 3 months, giving us some of the most up-to-date pricing data around. Running your move through our moving cost calculator before you talk to movers helps you avoid low-ball or inflated estimates and steer clear of bad actors. There are 15 movers in our Maine network to compare for this 675-mile move.
Our take
Full-service movers on the 675-mile route from Portland, ME, to Virginia Beach, VA, run $1,839 - $9,706 depending on home size. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack are a middle-ground option at $1,116 - $3,667, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul start as low as $531 for the most budget-conscious movers. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with 2-bedroom quotes starting around $2,641, 30 days of free storage, and a 24/7 support team you can actually reach.
Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include Stihl and Navy Exchange.
FAQs: Moving from Portland, ME, to Virginia Beach, VA
What is the best time of year to move from Portland, ME to Virginia Beach, VA?
Aim for a move between October and March, when demand drops and rates tend to be lower across all service types. Peak season runs mid-May through mid-September, and weekends and month-end dates are pricier regardless of season. Virginia also has a hurricane season running June through November, worth factoring into your timing if you have flexibility. A midweek, mid-month date outside peak season is your best bet for saving money.
How do I know a mover is licensed in Virginia?
In addition to filing tariffs and complying with insurance, bond, and highway safety requirements, all intrastate moving companies in Virginia must have a certificate from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (VaDMV).
What extra costs come with a truck rental on this route?
The base rate only covers the vehicle. Expect to add fuel ($235 - $268), daily insurance ($33/day), and equipment rentals ($8 - $22) on top. Overnight stops can add another $164/night for lodging if your drive spans more than a day.
How walkable is Virginia Beach?
Virginia Beach has a walkability score of 33 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.
How much does it cost to move from Portland, ME to Virginia Beach, VA?
Costs on this route range from around $1,839 to $9,706, depending on your home size and which service you choose. Full-service movers typically fall between $1,839 and $9,706, while DIY options like rental trucks and containers come in lower. Moving during peak season (May - September) tends to push prices higher across the board.
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.
