($1,655+) Portland, OR to Rochester, NY Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Rochester, NY

For the 2,706-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Rochester, New York, full-service movers cost between $2,999 and $14,864. A long-distance moving company takes care of loading, hauling, and unloading. For an added cost of $337 - $2,248 (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 Rochester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,999 - $6,712
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,479 - $8,949
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,254 - $14,864

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 Rochester.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Rochester, NY

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

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

Look for New York State Movers & Warehousemen’s Association membership as a baseline when comparing movers in New York 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 Rochester, NY

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Rochester, New York, cost between $1,947 and $7,033. 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 Rochester:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,947 - $3,709
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,654 - $5,215
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,588 - $7,033

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 $787 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 $84 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $169 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 Rochester, NY, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 2,706 miles from Portland, Oregon, to Rochester, New York, running $1,608 - $4,373. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $968 - $1,106
• Daily insurance: $34/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 Rochester based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,608 - $2,901
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,689 - $3,491
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,178 - $4,373

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 $84 and $393.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $169.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $968 and $1,106 for the 2,706-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 $787 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 Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

Freight trailers are well suited for larger moves from Portland, Oregon, to Rochester, New York, 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 $2,061 and $4,344.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,788 - $3,613
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,061 - $4,344
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,756 - $5,978

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 $787.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $84 - $169 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 Rochester?

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 Rochester, NY

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