($1,757+) Portland, OR to Chesapeake, VA Movers

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

Full-service movers for the 2,969-mile relocation from Portland, Oregon, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $3,336 and $15,970. 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 $355 - $2,368, 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 Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $3,336 - $7,667
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $4,934 - $9,605
• 4+ bedrooms: $9,565 - $15,970

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 Chesapeake.

Specialty moving services from Portland, OR to Chesapeake, VA

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

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

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1. Safeway Moving (4.9/5 stars): Safeway Moving offers the best overall value on this route. Flat-rate pricing locks in your cost upfront, and 24/7 customer support is available throughout the move.
2. American Van Lines (4.9/5 stars): American Van Lines is the most experienced mover on this list. Operating since 1995, AVL staffs every move with full-time in-house crews trained on antiques, art, and other high-value items.
3. Allied Van Lines (4.2/5 stars): Allied Van Lines is best for contents coverage. As one of the largest van line networks in North America, Allied offers fragile-only packing, real-time shipment tracking, and an optional full-value protection plan.

Moving container costs from Portland, OR to Chesapeake, VA

Moving containers from Portland, Oregon, to Chesapeake, Virginia, cost between $2,101 and $7,643. 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 Chesapeake:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $2,101 - $4,096
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,806 - $5,651
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,576 - $7,643

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 $829 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 $89 per month for a small 7- to 8-foot container and $178 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 Chesapeake, VA, destination before booking.

What are the best moving containers Portland to Chesapeake?

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 Chesapeake, VA

Plan on $1,688 - $4,693 for a rental moving truck on the 2,969-mile route from Portland, Oregon, to Chesapeake, Virginia. The rental company provides nothing beyond the vehicle, so add:

• Fuel for the drive: $1,119 - $1,278
• 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 Chesapeake based on home size:

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,688 - $3,177
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $1,847 - $4,019
• 4+ bedrooms: $2,429 - $4,693

What other costs come with rental trucks?

• Additional insurance: Supplemental coverage typically averages around $30 per day.
• Lodging: Budget around $178 per night if your drive requires an overnight stop. Typically, you'll make 1 - 3 overnight stops, depending on move distance.
• Moving labor: Bringing in professional loading help in Portland, Oregon, usually costs about $829 for 2 movers and 5 hours of labor.
• Gas: Fuel for the 2,969-mile drive falls between $1,119 and $1,278, depending on whether your truck runs on gas or diesel.
• Equipment: Appliance dollies, moving pads, and vehicle trailers are easy to overlook but can add between $59 and $355 to your total.

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

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 Chesapeake, VA

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 Chesapeake, Virginia. 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. Most long-distance moves using this method run roughly between $2,289 and $4,337.

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

• Studio apartment / 1 bedroom: $1,815 - $3,795
• 2 - 3 bedrooms: $2,289 - $4,337
• 4+ bedrooms: $3,131 - $6,114

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 $829.
• More space: You only pay for the trailer footage you use, but underestimating your load can add roughly $89 - $178 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 Chesapeake?

1. MovingYourself (5/5 stars): MovingYourself is our pick for best for large moves. The company is best known as a top moving container option for its hybrid model where you load and they drive, and that same model translates well to freight thanks to their 53-foot trucks and pay-by-the-foot pricing.
2. U-Pack (5/5 stars): U-Pack offers the best value freight trailer on this route. Beyond their flagship container service, U-Pack also runs freight trailers with the same no-deposit, no-upfront-fee model, charging only for the linear footage you actually fill.
3. Inland Company (4.76/5 stars): Inland Company is our pick for best locally owned freight company. Their locally owned and operated facilities mean you work with support staff who know the route and the area, giving you more responsive scheduling than national-only carriers typically offer.

Cost of living: Portland, OR vs Chesapeake, VA

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