($1,621+) Portland, OR to Augusta, GA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Augusta, GA

For the 2,741-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Augusta, Georgia, full-service movers cost between $2,999 and $15,041. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $326 - $2,176 (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 Augusta:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,999 - $7,220
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,548 - $8,783
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,727 - $15,041

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 Augusta.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Augusta, GA

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Georgia are typically members of the Georgia Movers 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 Augusta, GA

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Augusta, Georgia, cost between $1,919 and $7,594. You're in charge of loading, and the timeline is yours to set. U-Haul allows 3 days while PODS gives you a full 30. After that, the company picks it up and delivers it to your new address. Running behind schedule? Storage in Portland costs roughly $100/month if you need it.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,919 - $3,654
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,462 - $5,571
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,395 - $7,594

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Monthly rental charges begin after the first 30 days. Expect roughly $82 per month for smaller containers (7 - 8 feet) and around $163 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 $762 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 Augusta, GA, destination exists if you plan to access stored items.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Augusta?

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 Augusta, GA

Truck rentals from Portland, Oregon, to Augusta, Georgia, range from $1,573 - $4,409 for the 2,741-mile drive. You handle the loading, driving, and unloading yourself, plus these extra costs:

• Fuel for the drive: $949 - $1,084
• 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 Augusta based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,573 - $3,079
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,652 - $3,703
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,110 - $4,409

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $163 per night. Most long-distance moves with rental trucks require 1 - 3 overnight stops.
• Equipment: Tow dollies, auto trailers, and specialty moving equipment can add between $71 and $354 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $949 - $1,084 in fuel for the 2,741-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $762 in Portland, Oregon, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Augusta, GA

If you're moving a larger household from Portland, Oregon, 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 Augusta, Georgia.

Freight trailers are priced by the linear feet your belongings take up, so you only pay for the space you use. Most moves on this route fall between $2,053 and $4,457.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,889 - $3,634
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,053 - $4,457
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,888 - $6,017

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 $762.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $82 - $163 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 Augusta?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is best for large moves. Best known as a top moving container option thanks to its DIY hybrid model (you load, they drive), MovingYourself also doubles as a strong freight choice with their 53-foot trucks and pay-for-the-space-you-use pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack is the best value freight trailer on this list. In addition to their well-known container service, U-Pack offers freight trailers that follow the same pay-by-the-foot model with no deposits or upfront fees, making them one of the most flexible freight options for budget-conscious moves.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is the best locally owned freight company on this list. Locally owned and operated facilities give you direct access to support staff who know the area and can coordinate pickups and deliveries with greater flexibility than national carriers.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Augusta, GA

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