($1,616+) Portland, OR to Newark, NJ Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Newark, NJ

Full-service movers handle loading, transportation, and unloading on the 2,885-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Newark, New Jersey, with costs ranging from $3,150 - $14,924. You can have movers pack your boxes for an additional $392 - $2,616. Like most long-distance moves, your price is determined by the total weight of your belongings and the distance between Portland and Newark. Local movers in Portland typically start around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,150 - $7,601
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,603 - $10,119
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,391 - $14,924

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 Newark.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Newark, NJ

Specialty needs vary by market — 83% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 85% nationally. In Newark, 94% of movers offer the same service.

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

Look for New Jersey Warehouse & Movers Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New Jersey 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 Newark, NJ

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Newark, New Jersey, cost between $2,046 and $7,504. 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 Newark:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,046 - $3,866
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,546 - $5,328
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,811 - $7,504

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 $916 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 $98 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $196 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 Newark, NJ, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Newark?

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 Newark, NJ

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,885 miles from Portland, Oregon, to Newark, New Jersey, running $1,699 - $4,915. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,201 - $1,372
• Daily insurance: $39/day
• Equipment rentals: $9 - $26
• 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 Newark based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,699 - $3,104
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,805 - $3,926
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,237 - $4,915

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $196 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 $85 and $425 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $1,201 - $1,372 in fuel for the 2,885-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $916 in Portland, Oregon, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Newark, NJ

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 Newark, New Jersey.

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 $2,230 and $4,621.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,878 - $3,551
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,230 - $4,621
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,079 - $6,064

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Seasonal demand: Pricing tends to rise during peak moving season, particularly between mid-May and mid-September.
• Moving labor: Most customers hire loading help since freight is self-loaded. Two movers in Portland, Oregon, for roughly 5 hours typically costs $916.
• More space: Freight companies bill by linear footage. If your belongings take up more room than anticipated, the extra space adds between $98 and $196 per foot.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Newark?

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 Newark, NJ

Day-to-day costs in Newark are close to what you're used to in Portland: cost of living index of 135 versus 128, with average rent of $2,300/mo compared to $1,530/mo. Housing, income, and taxes are all in a similar range, so budgeting for this move mostly comes down to the moving costs above rather than a shift in your monthly expenses. Walkability and safety scores are close too, at 81/100 and 42.63/100 in Portland versus 76/100 and 24.76/100 in Newark.