Moving from Alabama to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Portland it is about 2,405 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,363 to 2,495 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,405 miBirmingham → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,823+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 959 people moved from Alabama to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,192), and about 373 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Portland it is about 2,405 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,823 – $14,430 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 959 people a year (±1,192), against about 373 (±469) from Oregon to Alabama, so Oregon gains about 586 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 26th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile County | Clatsop County | 76 ±115* |
| Jefferson County | Jackson County | 54 ±82* |
| Shelby County | Washington County | 47 ±52* |
| Jefferson County | Lane County | 28 ±43* |
| Madison County | Washington County | 18 ±28* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Portland, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Oregon.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Oregon
At about 2,405 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,823 – $14,430 for a two-bedroom home and $12,446 – $16,595 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,792 – $10,390; a freight trailer is $5,195 – $6,926.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,117 – $10,823 | $5,844 – $7,792 | $3,896 – $5,195 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,740 – $12,987 | $7,013 – $9,351 | $4,675 – $6,234 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,823 – $14,430 | $7,792 – $10,390 | $5,195 – $6,926 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,446 – $16,595 | $8,961 – $11,948 | $5,974 – $7,965 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,069 – $18,759 | $10,130 – $13,506 | $6,753 – $9,004 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,234 – $21,645 | $11,688 – $15,584 | $7,792 – $10,390 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,405 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Oregon
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Portland | ~2,363 mi | 7–14 days | $10,634 – $14,178 | $12,229 – $16,305 |
| Huntsville to Eugene | ~2,372 mi | 7–14 days | $10,674 – $14,232 | $12,275 – $16,367 |
| Huntsville to Salem | ~2,376 mi | 7–14 days | $10,692 – $14,256 | $12,296 – $16,394 |
| Birmingham to Portland | ~2,405 mi | 7–14 days | $10,823 – $14,430 | $12,446 – $16,595 |
| Birmingham to Eugene | ~2,409 mi | 7–14 days | $10,841 – $14,454 | $12,467 – $16,622 |
| Birmingham to Salem | ~2,416 mi | 7–14 days | $10,872 – $14,496 | $12,503 – $16,670 |
| Mobile to Eugene | ~2,464 mi | 7–14 days | $11,088 – $14,784 | $12,751 – $17,002 |
| Mobile to Portland | ~2,472 mi | 7–14 days | $11,124 – $14,832 | $12,793 – $17,057 |
| Mobile to Salem | ~2,479 mi | 7–14 days | $11,156 – $14,874 | $12,829 – $17,105 |
| Montgomery to Portland | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
| Montgomery to Eugene | ~2,486 mi | 7–14 days | $11,187 – $14,916 | $12,865 – $17,153 |
| Montgomery to Salem | ~2,495 mi | 7–14 days | $11,228 – $14,970 | $12,912 – $17,216 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Portland, the distance is about 2,405 miles. From our model that is $10,823 – $14,430 for a two-bedroom home and $12,446 – $16,595 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,792 – $10,390 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,195 – $6,926. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Alabama and Oregon, distances run from 2,363 to 2,495 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Oregon take?
Birmingham to Portland is 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Oregon?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Oregon is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,195 – $6,926 for a two-bedroom home over 2,405 miles against $10,823 – $14,430 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,792 – $10,390, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 959 people (±1,192) moved from Alabama to Oregon that year, against about 373 (±469) from Oregon to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 26th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.