($1,595+) Portland, OR to Arlington, VA Movers

Full-service moving costs from Portland, OR to Arlington, VA

A full-service interstate moving company handles everything on the 2,804-mile move from Portland, Oregon, to Arlington, Virginia, with prices running from $3,120 - $13,911. Professional packing of all your boxes adds $427 - $2,848 if you want a fully hands-off experience. Shipment weight and the distance between Portland and Arlington 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,120 - $6,810
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,896 - $9,735
• 4+ bedrooms: $8,591 - $13,911

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 Arlington.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Arlington, VA

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

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

Movers licensed to operate in Virginia are typically members of the Virginia Movers & Warehousemen’s 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 Arlington, VA

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Arlington, Virginia, cost between $2,053 and $7,515. 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 Arlington:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,053 - $4,073
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,741 - $5,288
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,601 - $7,515

What other costs come with moving containers?

• Moving labor: Because loading is on you with a container move, hourly labor help is a popular add-on. In Portland, OR, two movers for roughly five hours costs around $997, according to moveBuddha data. Compare the best labor-only movers nationwide
• Storage: After the first month, ongoing rental fees kick in. A small container (7 - 8 feet) averages about $107 per month, while a 12- to 16-foot unit runs around $214 per month.
• Access: Most major container companies serve both Portland, OR, and Arlington, VA, but confirm a facility is within reasonable distance if you need to retrieve items while in storage.
• Added contents protection: Full-value protection provides broader coverage than the standard liability in your contract. It typically costs 1% - 2% of your declared shipment value, about $500 - $1,000 on $50,000 worth of belongings.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

Plan on $1,563 - $4,844 for a rental moving truck on the 2,804-mile route from Portland, Oregon, to Arlington, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,270 - $1,452
• Daily insurance: $43/day
• Equipment rentals: $10 - $28
• 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 Arlington based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,563 - $3,188
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,764 - $3,834
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,228 - $4,844

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Moving labor: Rental trucks don't come with loaders. Hiring 2 movers in Portland, Oregon, for roughly 5 hours usually costs about $997.
• Gas: Fuel costs total $1,270 - $1,452 for the 2,804-mile drive, depending on whether your truck takes gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, auto transport trailers, and furniture pads are separate rentals. Expect to spend between $85 and $463, depending on what you need.
• Additional insurance: Daily coverage upgrades typically add around $30.
• Lodging: Budget around $214 per night for hotel stops on the 2,804-mile drive. With 2 - 3 overnight stops, total lodging typically costs $427 - $641.

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

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 Arlington, VA

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 Arlington, Virginia.

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 $2,004 and $4,407.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,811 - $3,664
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,004 - $4,407
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,793 - $5,952

What other costs come with freight trailers?

• Demand cycles: Trailer costs climb during peak moving season, especially from mid-May through mid-September when demand is at its highest.
• More space: You're billed only for the linear feet you use, but underestimating your inventory means paying for extra space, typically around $107 - $214 more per foot.
• Moving labor: Freight trailers don't include loading crews. Two movers in Portland, Oregon, for about five hours typically runs $997.

What are the best freight companies from Portland to Arlington?

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 Arlington, VA

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