($795+) Portland, OR to Mesa, AZ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Mesa, AZ

For the 1,287-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Mesa, Arizona, full-service movers cost between $2,562 and $10,170. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $366 - $2,440 (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 Portland generally start around $278 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,562 - $5,874
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $3,101 - $7,967
• 4+ bedrooms: $5,386 - $10,170

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 Mesa.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Mesa, AZ

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Arizona are typically members of the Arizona Moving 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 Portland, OR to Mesa, AZ

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Mesa, Arizona, cost between $1,317 and $4,721. 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 Mesa:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,317 - $2,400
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,767 - $3,521
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,278 - $4,721

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $92 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $183 per month for larger units (12 - 16 feet).
• Moving labor: Containers don't come with loading help, so many customers hire hourly movers for the job. Two movers for about 5 hours will run you around $854 in Portland, OR, per moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Standard coverage only reimburses by weight. Full-value protection gives you more complete coverage for higher-value items and typically costs 1% - 2% of your total declared value, around $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 shipment.
• Access: National providers generally operate in both cities, but verify that a facility near your Mesa, AZ, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Mesa?

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 Mesa, AZ

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to Mesa, Arizona, range from $854 - $2,224 for the 1,287-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $500 - $571
• Daily insurance: $37/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $24
• 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 Mesa based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $854 - $1,612
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $905 - $1,976
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,182 - $2,224

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Portland, Oregon, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $854.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $500 - $571 for the 1,287-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $73 and $397, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $183 per night for hotel stops on the 1,287-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $366 - $549.

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

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 Mesa, AZ

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Oregon, to Mesa, Arizona, when you want to do the loading yourself without having to drive a massive vehicle. The trailer is delivered, you pack it up, and the carrier handles the long haul.

What sets freight trailers apart is the pay-for-what-you-use pricing model. Each additional foot of trailer space you occupy adds to the cost. Overall pricing for a move of this size and distance typically lands around $1,317 and $2,901.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,197 - $2,250
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,317 - $2,901
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,973 - $3,555

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading help. In Portland, Oregon, hiring 2 movers for about 5 hours typically costs $854.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $92 - $183 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 Mesa?

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.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company 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.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Mesa, AZ

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