($1,684+) Reno, NV to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Reno, NV to Portland, ME

For the 2,979-mile move from Reno, Nevada, to Portland, Maine, full-service movers cost between $3,016 and $14,577. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $349 - $2,324 (1 - 5+ bedrooms), crews will pack your boxes. The weight of your shipment and the mileage between the two cities are what drive your final cost. For scale, local movers in Reno generally start around $404 plus $120 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,016 - $6,793
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,371 - $8,683
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,307 - $14,577

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 Reno to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Reno, NV to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market — 80% of Reno movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Portland, 78% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Maine Motor Transport Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Maine 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 Reno, NV to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Reno, Nevada, to Portland, Maine, cost between $2,196 and $8,081. You load everything on your own schedule (U-Haul gives you 3 days and PODS gives you 30). When you're ready, the company takes care of getting the container from point A to point B. Need more time than that? Extra storage in Reno typically runs around $110/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,196 - $3,956
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,712 - $5,798
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,709 - $8,081

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Reno, NV and Portland, ME. Still, double-check that a nearby facility is available if you need to access your belongings before delivery.
• Moving labor: Because containers are self-loaded, many customers hire hourly help. Two movers for about 5 hours typically cost around $813 in Reno, NV, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $87 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $174 for larger ones (12 - 16 feet).
• Added contents protection: For more coverage beyond the standard minimum, full-value protection is the typical upgrade, generally 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value. On a $50,000 household, that's roughly $500 - $1,000 as a one-time fee.

What are the best moving containers Reno to Portland?

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 Reno, NV to Portland, ME

Truck rentals from Reno, Nevada, to Portland, Maine, range from $1,667 - $4,827 for the 2,979-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,101 - $1,259
• Daily insurance: $35/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• Reno daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.79 - $1.29

These are typical moving truck rental costs from Reno to Portland based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,667 - $3,202
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,881 - $4,129
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,400 - $4,827

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $174 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 $76 and $378 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,101 - $1,259 in fuel for the 2,979-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $813 in Reno, Nevada, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Reno, NV to Portland, ME

For larger DIY moves from Reno, Nevada, 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 Portland, Maine.

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 $2,191 and $4,500.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,958 - $3,707
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,191 - $4,500
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,998 - $6,089

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 Reno, Nevada, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $813.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $87 and $174 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Reno to Portland?

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. High Mountain Transport, LLC (4.76/5 stars): High Mountain Transport, LLC 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.

Cost of living: Reno, NV vs Portland, ME

Reno and Portland land in a similar range on everyday costs. The cost of living index sits at 119 in Reno and 112 in Portland, and rent tracks closely too ($1,700/mo vs. $1,991/mo). You likely won't need to rework your monthly budget much after this move. Walkability (40 vs 62) and safety scores (53.74 vs 67.84) come out about the same too.