Maine · 69,000 residents
113 FMCSA-registered movers serving Portland, ME — local hourly rates, long-distance cost tables, a calculator and the routes people take out of the city.
With a population of about 69,000 and 113 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers based in and around the city, Portland has a well-developed moving market for both local and long-distance work.
Local moves inside Portland are quoted by the hour: expect around $135 per hour for two movers and a truck, $180 for three, and $225 for a four-person crew, usually with a two- or three-hour minimum plus a travel fee. 63 of the local carriers hold interstate authority, and 74 report operating beyond 100 miles, so long-distance capacity is reasonable.
At 3,176 people per square mile, Portland mixes apartment districts with single-family neighborhoods; ask your mover whether stairs, elevators or long carries apply at either address, since those are the most common surcharges here.
Ranges cover a full-service crew (loading, transport, unloading). Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items are extra; the calculator below adds them.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $560 | $680 | $830 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $670 | $810 | $990 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,090 | $1,330 | $1,620 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $1,720 | $2,090 | $2,550 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $2,610 | $3,180 | $3,880 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,250 | $1,530 | $1,870 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,520 | $1,850 | $2,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,530 | $3,090 | $3,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $4,050 | $4,940 | $6,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,570 | $6,790 | $8,280 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,890 | $2,300 | $2,810 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,830 | $3,450 | $4,210 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,720 | $5,750 | $7,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,540 | $9,200 | $11,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,370 | $12,650 | $15,430 |
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,040 | $3,700 | $4,520 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,550 | $5,550 | $6,780 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,590 | $9,260 | $11,290 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $12,140 | $14,810 | $18,070 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $16,700 | $20,360 | $24,840 |
Set your home size, distance and extras for an instant range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
113 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers within about 45 miles, ordered by interstate authority, fleet size and proximity. Pins mark each company's ZIP-code area, not the exact street address.
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: Sure Express INC
Legal name: K & H Holdings LLC
Legal name: Nvg Express LLC
Legal name: Chilton Holdings Company
Legal name: Pmf INC
Legal name: Ship-Right Solutions LLC
Legal name: Sc Moving LLC
Legal name: Russell Professional Services Incorporated
Legal name: Timothy Swartz
Legal name: Virgil Charles Buzzell
Legal name: George Wilson
Legal name: Alan J Paradis
Legal name: J C Hurd Construction LLC
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74 of the carriers above report operating beyond 100 miles, and 63 hold interstate authority. For a move that crosses state lines, filter for the "Licensed interstate" badge, ask for a binding estimate after a video or in-home survey, and expect a delivery window rather than a fixed date. Typical 1,000-mile costs from Portland run $2,830–$4,210 for a one-bedroom and $7,540–$11,220 for a three-bedroom home.
Local movers in Portland typically charge about $135 to $225 per hour depending on crew size. A studio move usually totals $560 to $830, a two-bedroom $1,090 to $1,620 and a four-bedroom $2,610 to $3,880.
For a 1,000-mile move a two-bedroom household typically costs $4,720 to $7,020 and a three-bedroom $7,540 to $11,220. Use the calculator on this page to set your exact distance.
There are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA within about 45 miles of Portland, of which 63 are authorized for interstate moves.
Every company card on this page shows the carrier's USDOT number and, for interstate movers, its MC number as recorded by the FMCSA. Enter the USDOT number on the FMCSA website to see the current authority status, insurance on file and safety record before you book.
Two to four weeks is enough for a local move outside the summer peak; long-distance moves and month-end dates are better booked six to eight weeks ahead, when more carriers still have capacity.
Most do. Flights of stairs, elevator waits and long carries from the truck to the door are common surcharges, typically a flat fee per flight or an extra hour of labor. Tell the estimator about both addresses so the quote includes them.