($1,528+) Portland, OR to Montgomery, AL Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Montgomery, AL

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,573-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Montgomery, Alabama, with prices running from $2,937 - $13,536. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $325 - $2,168 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Montgomery are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,937 - $6,952
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,394 - $8,835
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,012 - $13,536

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 Montgomery.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Montgomery, AL

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Montgomery, 100% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for Alabama Trucking Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in Alabama 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, OR to Montgomery, AL

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Montgomery, Alabama, cost between $1,843 and $6,901. 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 Portland typically runs around $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,843 - $3,536
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,538 - $5,177
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,323 - $6,901

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Portland, OR and Montgomery, AL. 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 $759 in Portland, OR, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $81 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $163 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 Portland to Montgomery?

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, OR to Montgomery, AL

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to Montgomery, Alabama, range from $1,573 - $4,109 for the 2,573-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $887 - $1,014
• Daily insurance: $33/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $22
• Portland daily rental rate: $19 - $39
• Per-mile fee beyond your free allowance: $0.89 - $1.19

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,573 - $2,871
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,671 - $3,522
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,050 - $4,109

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Gas: Fuel adds $887 - $1,014 for the 2,573-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, Oregon, for about 5 hours typically costs around $759.
• Additional insurance: Supplemental damage protection adds roughly $30 per day to your rental cost.
• Lodging: The 2,573-mile drive typically calls for 2 - 3 overnight stops at around $163 per night, adding $325 - $488 in hotel costs total.
• Equipment: Dollies, furniture pads, and vehicle tow gear are almost always billed separately. These extras typically add between $54 and $325.

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

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, OR to Montgomery, AL

Freight trailers are a solid option for larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, to Montgomery, Alabama. 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 $976 and $4,017.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,658 - $3,216
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,950 - $4,017
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,658 - $5,803

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 $81 - $163 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Oregon, for about five hours typically runs $759.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Montgomery?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Montgomery, AL

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