($1,444+) Portland, OR to Pittsburgh, PA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Pittsburgh, PA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,565-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with prices running from $2,775 - $13,998. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $341 - $2,272 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Pittsburgh are the two biggest drivers of your final price. Locally, Portland movers tend to run around $278 as a base rate plus $130/hour per mover, for comparison.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,775 - $6,505
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,406 - $8,607
• 4+ bedrooms: $7,887 - $13,998

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 Pittsburgh.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Pittsburgh, PA

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Pittsburgh, 59% of movers offer the same service.

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

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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 Pittsburgh, PA

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, cost between $1,777 and $6,722. 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 Pittsburgh:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,777 - $3,516
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,493 - $4,744
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,434 - $6,722

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 $795 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 $85 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $170 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 Pittsburgh, PA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

A rental truck for this 2,565-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, costs between $1,444 and $3,842. The base rate covers the vehicle only; budget for:

• Fuel for the drive: $927 - $1,060
• Daily insurance: $34/day
• Equipment rentals: $8 - $23
• 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 Pittsburgh based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,444 - $2,907
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,533 - $3,164
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,956 - $3,842

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 $85 and $398.
• Lodging: An overnight stop typically averages around $170.
• Gas: Expect fuel to run between $927 and $1,060 for the 2,565-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 $795 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 Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, PA

Freight trailers are a good fit for medium-to-large moves where you need more space than a container but don't want to drive a rental truck from Portland, Oregon, to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The trailer is delivered to your address, you load it, and the carrier takes it the rest of the way.

Unlike truck rentals with flat rates, freight trailers scale with your shipment. Every additional section of trailer space you fill increases your total. A 2 - 3 bedroom long-distance move using this method runs roughly between $1,994 and $3,755.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,583 - $3,196
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,994 - $3,755
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,616 - $5,539

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight trailers are billed by the section you fill. If you misjudge your shipment size, each extra foot of trailer space adds around $85 - $170 to your final bill.
• Peak season pricing: Expect higher rates during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) when trailer availability tightens across the country.
• Moving labor: Loading is on you unless you hire outside help. A half-day crew of two movers in Portland, Oregon, typically costs $795.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Pittsburgh?

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.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Pittsburgh, PA

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

A move from Portland, OR, to Pittsburgh, PA, gives you several options depending on your budget and how much you want to do yourself. Full-service movers handle everything but cost the most, ranging from $2,775 - $13,998 on the 2,565-mile route. Moving containers from PODS or U-Pack bring that cost down to $1,777 - $6,722, and rental trucks from Budget or U-Haul are the most economical at $1,444 - $3,842. For full-service movers, Safeway Moving, starting around $4,406 for a 2-bedroom move with 30 days of free storage and round-the-clock live support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include UPMC and The PNC Financial Services Group.