Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Portland, OR
About 1,173 miles across a state line, from Arizona into Oregon, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Phoenix, AZ to Portland, OR covers about 1,173 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $5,279 – $7,038 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 554 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,173 miles between Arizona and Oregon, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $5,279 – $7,038 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Phoenix to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,959 – $5,279 | $2,850 – $3,801 | $1,900 – $2,534 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,751 – $6,334 | $3,420 – $4,561 | $2,280 – $3,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,279 – $7,038 | $3,801 – $5,067 | $2,534 – $3,378 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,070 – $8,094 | $4,371 – $5,827 | $2,914 – $3,885 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,862 – $9,149 | $4,941 – $6,588 | $3,294 – $4,392 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,918 – $10,557 | $5,701 – $7,601 | $3,801 – $5,067 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,173 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Phoenix to Portland
1,173 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,865. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $5,279 to $7,038, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Phoenix to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 554 people a year (±178) moved from Maricopa County, AZ, home to Phoenix, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 743 people a year (±253). Movers from Maricopa County make up 1.0% of the 55,253 people a year who moved into Multnomah County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 7,194 people a year (±2,095) moving from Arizona to Oregon and about 4,336 people a year (±1,646) from Oregon to Arizona — a net gain for Oregon of about 2,858 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Pinal County, AZ | 17,904 ±2,214 |
| Pima County, AZ | 10,124 ±953 |
| Coconino County, AZ | 6,398 ±704 |
| Yavapai County, AZ | 3,689 ±618 |
| Clark County, NV | 2,998 ±761 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 7,793 ±1,103 |
| Washington County, OR | 6,561 ±680 |
| Marion County, OR | 2,754 ±746 |
| Clark County, WA | 2,375 ±452 |
| King County, WA | 1,703 ±303 |
Licensed movers at each end
67 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Phoenix (250 counting those licensed only inside Arizona). 39 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 17.2% of their 128 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dircks Moving & LogisticsUSDOT 923640 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 24 trucks | 0 | — |
| Muscular Moving Men LLCUSDOT 1829172 | Phoenix · 17 mi | 22 trucks | 27 | 42.1% of 19 |
| Camelback Moving IncUSDOT 1635834 | Phoenix · 3 mi | 20 trucks | 35 | 0.0% of 26 |
| M&S Trucking and Moving LLCUSDOT 4035484 | Phoenix · 12 mi | 20 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Just-In Time MovingUSDOT 1759501 | Mesa · 21 mi | 20 trucks | 32 | 4.5% of 22 |
| Daniel's Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 653536 | Phoenix · 7 mi | 18 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Arizona into Oregon, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Phoenix to Portland
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,173 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Vancouver (about 9 mi), Salem (about 51 mi), Eugene (about 121 mi).
Other routes from Phoenix
All routes from Phoenix, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Tucson, AZ | ~124 mi | $558 – $744 |
| Phoenix to Moreno Valley, CA | ~346 mi | $1,557 – $2,076 |
| Phoenix to Las Vegas, NV | 347 mi | $1,562 – $2,082 |
| Phoenix to San Diego, CA | 355 mi | $1,598 – $2,130 |
| Phoenix to Fontana, CA | ~365 mi | $1,643 – $2,190 |
| Phoenix to Los Angeles, CA | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Phoenix to Anaheim, CA | ~383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Phoenix to Albuquerque, NM | ~384 mi | $1,728 – $2,304 |
Also moving to Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
Phoenix to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Phoenix to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,173 miles cost about $3,959 – $5,279 for a studio, $5,279 – $7,038 for a two-bedroom home and $6,070 – $8,094 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Phoenix to Portland, OR take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 21 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Phoenix to Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,534 – $3,378 for a two-bedroom home, against $5,279 – $7,038 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,801 – $5,067.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Phoenix to Portland, OR?
Yes. Phoenix is in Arizona and Portland is in Oregon, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 67 listed movers within 30 miles of Phoenix hold it.
How many people move from Phoenix to Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 554 people a year (margin of error ±178) moved from Maricopa County, which contains Phoenix, to Multnomah County, which contains Portland.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.