($1,688+) 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 $3,336 and $15,970. 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: $3,336 - $7,287
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $5,084 - $9,906
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,377 - $15,970

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 — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In New Haven, 95% of movers offer the same service.

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

All three below meet the standards set by the Movers & Warehousemen’s Association of Connecticut, the group most Connecticut movers are affiliated with.

1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving is the best overall value on this list, with flat-rate pricing that holds firm on moving day and a customer support team available around the clock.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover here. With 30+ years of interstate moves behind them, AVL uses full-time in-house crews instead of the contracted labor most national carriers rely on.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage, with fragile-only packing, 24/7 shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan available on every long-distance move.

Moving container costs from Portland, OR to New Haven, CT

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to New Haven, Connecticut, cost between $2,101 and $7,721. With a moving container, you load on your own schedule. U-Haul gives you 3 days to fill yours, while PODS gives you up to 30. Once you're ready, the company transports it straight to your new place. Need more time first? Storage in Portland typically costs about $100/month.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,101 - $4,258
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,697 - $5,708
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,914 - $7,721

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Access: Most major container brands operate in both Portland, OR and New Haven, CT. 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 $843 in Portland, OR, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: Monthly container rental after the first 30 days averages $90 for small units (7 - 8 feet) and about $181 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 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 $1,620 and $4,935, 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: $1,620 - $3,376
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,884 - $3,783
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,935

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Equipment: Tow dollies, appliance dollies, and moving pads are not included in the base rate. These extras often total between $90 and $421.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $181.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $1,139 and $1,301 for the 2,972-mile drive, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Moving labor: If you'd rather not do all the heavy lifting, budget around $843 for 2 movers in Portland, Oregon, for about 5 hours.
• Additional insurance: Damage protection plans generally add about $30 per day.

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

For larger DIY moves from Portland, Oregon, 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 New Haven, Connecticut.

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 $2,114 and $4,520.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,985 - $3,795
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,114 - $4,520
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,950 - $5,927

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 $843.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $90 - $181 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 New Haven?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is the best for large moves pick. While it's a top moving container option for the DIY hybrid setup (you handle the loading, they handle the driving), the same approach makes it a strong freight choice for 3 to 5+ bedroom homes that need 53 feet of trailer capacity with pay-as-you-go pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer here. In addition to their popular container service, U-Pack delivers a top-tier freight trailer option that uses the same pay-by-the-foot pricing model and skips deposits and upfront fees entirely.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Local ownership translates to accessible support staff and facilities based in the communities they serve, giving customers more direct communication than they'd typically get from a national-only freight network.

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.