($1,025+) Tulsa, OK to Portland, ME Movers

Full-service moving costs from Tulsa, OK to Portland, ME

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 1,683-mile move from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Portland, Maine, with costs ranging from $2,396 - $10,199. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $287 - $1,916. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Tulsa and Portland. Local movers in Tulsa typically start around $225 as a base rate plus $90/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,396 - $5,250
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,170 - $6,871
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,515 - $10,199

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 Tulsa to Portland.

Specialty moving services from Tulsa, OK to Portland, ME

Specialty needs vary by market: 43% of Tulsa movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Portland, 50% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers licensed to operate in Maine are typically members of the Maine Motor Transport Association, worth checking for before you book any of the three below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list. Flat-rate pricing, 24/7 customer support, and 30 days of free storage are included with every move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list, 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, combining fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment monitoring, and an optional full-value protection plan that covers damage, loss, and breakage.

Moving container costs from Tulsa, OK to Portland, ME

Moving containers from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Portland, Maine, cost between $1,381 and $5,232. 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 Tulsa typically runs around $55/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,381 - $2,844
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,932 - $3,827
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,458 - $5,232

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Containers are self-loaded, so many people hire hourly help for the heavy lifting. moveBuddha data shows two movers for about five hours runs around $671 in Tulsa, OK. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: If you want stronger coverage than the default liability, full-value protection is the upgrade to consider. Most providers charge 1% - 2% of your shipment value, roughly $500 - $1,000 for $50,000 in contents.
• Storage: After the first month, rental fees average $72 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $144 per month for a larger 12- to 16-foot unit.
• Access: If you anticipate needing to access items while in storage, confirm there's a facility conveniently located near your Portland, ME, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Portland, ME

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 1,683 miles from Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Portland, Maine, running $1,025 - $2,753. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $513 - $586
• Daily insurance: $29/day
• Equipment rentals: $7 - $19
• Tulsa daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.69 - $0.89

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,025 - $1,968
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,012 - $2,206
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,410 - $2,753

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $144 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Tulsa, Oklahoma, usually costs about $671 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 1,683-mile drive falls between $513 and $586, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $48 and $287 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Tulsa 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 Tulsa, OK to Portland, ME

If you're moving a larger household from Tulsa, Oklahoma, 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 Portland, Maine.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. A 2 - 3 bedroom move on this route typically falls between $1,501 and $3,152.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,307 - $2,535
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,501 - $3,152
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,966 - $4,145

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 $72 - $144 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for about five hours typically runs $671.

What are the best freight companies from Tulsa to Portland?

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.

Cost of living: Tulsa, OK vs Portland, ME

The price of the move is only part of the picture. Here is how everyday costs compare once you are settled in Portland, side by side with Tulsa 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.

Our take

The 1,683-mile move from Tulsa, OK, to Portland, ME, costs between $2,396 and $10,199 with full-service movers, $1,381 - $5,232 with a moving container, and $1,025 - $2,753 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $3,170 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include TD Banknorth Inc and Maine Medical Center.