Moving from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR
About 963 miles across a state line, from California 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 Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR covers about 963 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,334 – $5,778 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 1,309 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 963 miles between California 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 $4,334 – $5,778 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 18 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Los Angeles to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,250 – $4,334 | $2,340 – $3,120 | $1,560 – $2,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,900 – $5,200 | $2,808 – $3,744 | $1,872 – $2,496 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,334 – $5,778 | $3,120 – $4,160 | $2,080 – $2,773 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,984 – $6,645 | $3,588 – $4,784 | $2,392 – $3,189 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,634 – $7,511 | $4,056 – $5,408 | $2,704 – $3,605 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $6,500 – $8,667 | $4,680 – $6,240 | $3,120 – $4,160 |
Transport only, for an estimated 963 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, Los Angeles to Portland
963 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,815. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,334 to $5,778, 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 Los Angeles to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 1,309 people a year (±358) moved from Los Angeles County, CA, home to Los Angeles, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 769 people a year (±205). Movers from Los Angeles County make up 2.4% 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 31,500 people a year (±4,443) moving from California to Oregon and about 17,954 people a year (±4,037) from Oregon to California — a net gain for Oregon of about 13,546 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Orange County, CA | 38,761 ±2,562 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 34,920 ±2,839 |
| Riverside County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| Clark County, NV | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Kern County, CA | 10,503 ±1,253 |
| 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
163 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Los Angeles (524 counting those licensed only inside California). 106 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.9% of their 738 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move Happy AcmeUSDOT 3136064 | Los Angeles · 2 mi | 31 trucks | 61 | 20.5% of 39 |
| Best California MoversUSDOT 3489907 | North Hollywood · 14 mi | 22 trucks | 91 | 1.4% of 70 |
| Wetzel & Sons Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 2275944 | Pacoima · 17 mi | 17 trucks | 9 | 0.0% of 7 |
| Altar Boys MovingUSDOT 2824890 | Pacoima · 17 mi | 15 trucks | 63 | 9.1% of 33 |
| Pro Movers IncUSDOT 2211293 | Anaheim · 26 mi | 13 trucks | 4 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Lucky Transportation CompanyUSDOT 586392 | City Industry · 20 mi | 12 trucks | 21 | 0.0% of 14 |
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 California 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 Los Angeles 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 963 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 Los Angeles
All routes from Los Angeles, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles to Oxnard, CA | ~65 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Los Angeles to Bakersfield, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Los Angeles to San Diego, CA | 126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Los Angeles to Las Vegas, NV | 271 mi | $1,220 – $1,626 |
| Los Angeles to Modesto, CA | ~340 mi | $1,530 – $2,040 |
| Los Angeles to Phoenix, AZ | 374 mi | $1,683 – $2,244 |
| Los Angeles to San Francisco, CA | 383 mi | $1,724 – $2,298 |
| Los Angeles to Saint George, UT | ~391 mi | $1,760 – $2,346 |
Also moving to Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
Los Angeles to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Los Angeles to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 963 miles cost about $3,250 – $4,334 for a studio, $4,334 – $5,778 for a two-bedroom home and $4,984 – $6,645 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Los Angeles to Portland, OR take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 18 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 Los Angeles to Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,080 – $2,773 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,334 – $5,778 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,120 – $4,160.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Los Angeles to Portland, OR?
Yes. Los Angeles is in California and Portland is in Oregon, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 163 listed movers within 30 miles of Los Angeles hold it.
How many people move from Los Angeles to Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 1,309 people a year (margin of error ±358) moved from Los Angeles County, which contains Los Angeles, 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.