($515+) Portland, OR to Ogden, UT Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Ogden, UT

Full-service movers for the 731-mile relocation from Portland, Oregon, to Ogden, Utah, cost between $1,914 and $9,181. 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 $359 - $2,392, 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 Ogden:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,914 - $4,914
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,575 - $6,222
• 4+ bedrooms: $4,275 - $9,181

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 Ogden.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Ogden, UT

Specialty needs vary by market: 57% of Portland movers offer storage-in-transit, compared to 60% nationally. In Ogden, 52% of movers offer the same service.

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

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 Ogden, UT

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Ogden, Utah, cost between $1,055 and $3,424. 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 Ogden:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,055 - $1,956
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,329 - $2,685
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,780 - $3,424

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Storage: Small containers (7 - 8 feet) run about $90 per month after the initial period, while larger units (12 - 16 feet) cost around $179 per month.
• Access: Make sure your container company has a storage facility reasonably close to your new home in Ogden, UT, if you need to retrieve anything while items are still in storage.
• Moving labor: Since you're responsible for loading the container yourself, many customers bring in hourly help. Based on moveBuddha data, hiring 2 movers for approximately 5 hours costs about $837 in Portland, OR. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection goes beyond the standard minimum and covers repair, replacement, or reimbursement at declared value. Pricing is typically 1% - 2% of your total shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on a $50,000 move.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Ogden?

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 Ogden, UT

A rental truck is the cheapest way to cover the 731 miles from Portland, Oregon, to Ogden, Utah, running $515 - $1,435. It's also the most hands-on option, and the base rate doesn't include:

• Fuel for the drive: $278 - $318
• 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 Ogden based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $515 - $998
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $574 - $1,149
• 4+ bedrooms: $703 - $1,435

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Lodging: Overnight accommodations on longer drives average around $179 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 $78 and $389 to your total.
• Additional insurance: Daily protection upgrades typically add about $30.
• Gas: Plan on spending $278 - $318 in fuel for the 731-mile move, depending on your truck's fuel type.
• Moving labor: Hiring a crew instead of doing the loading yourself typically costs around $837 in Portland, Oregon, for a 2-person crew and 5 hours of labor.

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

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 Ogden, UT

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 Ogden, Utah. 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 $1,041 and $2,211.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $969 - $1,692
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,041 - $2,211
• 4+ bedrooms: $1,496 - $2,821

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• More space: Freight pricing is based on exactly how much of the trailer you fill. If your items take up more than expected, the added footage can increase your cost by between $90 and $179.
• Peak season impact: Moving during peak season (mid-May to mid-September) often means higher trailer rates as demand increases across the board.
• Moving labor: Unless you plan to load everything yourself, factor in labor costs. Two movers in Portland, Oregon, for roughly five hours typically average $837.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Ogden?

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.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Ogden, UT

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

The 731-mile move from Portland, OR, to Ogden, UT, costs between $1,914 and $9,181 with full-service movers, $1,055 - $3,424 with a moving container, and $515 - $1,435 for a rental truck. Your budget and how much heavy lifting you want to do are the two biggest factors in choosing the right option. If you go with full-service movers, Safeway Moving is our top recommendation, with transparent flat-rate pricing starting around $2,575 for a 2-bedroom move, 30 days of free storage, and 24/7 customer support.

Worth knowing beyond the move itself: Major employers in the area include CFJ Properties, Inc. and Weber State University.