($1,660+) Portland, OR to New Haven, CT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to New Haven, CT

Full-service movers for the 2,972-mile relocation from Portland, Oregon, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $2,909 and $14,504. With a long-distance moving company, loading, transportation, and unloading are all taken care of. If you want to skip packing boxes, too, that can be added for $361 - $2,408, depending on your home size. What you pay in the end is mainly a function of how much your shipment weighs and how far it's traveling. As a point of reference, local movers in Portland typically charge a base rate around $278 plus $130 per hour, per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,909 - $7,608
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,853 - $9,455
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,861 - $14,504

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 New Haven.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to New Haven, CT

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In New Haven, 66% of movers offer the same service.

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

Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut membership is a quick way to confirm a mover is legitimate in Connecticut, on top of the picks below.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing means no surprise charges on moving day, and their support team is consistently rated among the most responsive in the industry.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here, 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, with 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 New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $2,005 and $7,296. The container gets dropped at your door and you load it at your own pace. U-Haul gives you 3 days to load and PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're done, the company handles all the transportation. If you need extra time, storage in Portland runs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,005 - $4,064
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,731 - $5,230
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,557 - $7,296

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 $843 in Portland, OR. 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 $90 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $181 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 New Haven, CT, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to New Haven?

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 New Haven, CT

Renting a moving truck for the 2,972-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to New Haven, Connecticut, costs between $1,660 and $4,618, before these typical add-ons:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,139 - $1,301
• Daily insurance: $36/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $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 New Haven based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,660 - $3,191
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,851 - $3,912
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,162 - $4,618

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $181 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 Portland, Oregon, usually costs about $843 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,972-mile drive falls between $1,139 and $1,301, 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 $60 and $361 to your total.

What are the best moving truck rentals from Portland to New Haven?

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 New Haven, CT

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Oregon, to New Haven, Connecticut, 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. Pricing for a 2 - 3 bedroom move of this distance typically lands between $1,997 and $4,227.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,876 - $3,449
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,997 - $4,227
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,931 - $6,194

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 $90 - $181 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Oregon, for about five hours typically runs $843.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to New Haven?

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.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs New Haven, CT

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

Our take

For a move from Portland, OR, to New Haven, CT, full-service movers are the most hands-off option, with costs ranging from $2,909 for a studio to $14,504 for a 4+ bedroom home on the 2,972-mile route. If you want to cut costs without doing everything yourself, moving containers from PODS or U-Pack run $2,005 - $7,296. A rental truck from Budget or U-Haul is the lowest-cost option at $1,660 - $4,618, though you'll be handling the driving and loading yourself. Safeway Moving is our top overall pick for full-service moves, with quotes starting around $4,853 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage included, and 24/7 live customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include ASSA ABLOY Group and ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions - US.