Moving from San Jose, CA to Portland, OR
About 661 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 San Jose, CA to Portland, OR covers about 661 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $2,975 – $3,966 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 536 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 661 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 $2,975 – $3,966 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 12 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from San Jose to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,231 – $2,975 | $1,606 – $2,142 | $1,071 – $1,428 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,677 – $3,569 | $1,927 – $2,570 | $1,285 – $1,713 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,975 – $3,966 | $2,142 – $2,856 | $1,428 – $1,904 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,421 – $4,561 | $2,463 – $3,284 | $1,642 – $2,189 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,867 – $5,156 | $2,784 – $3,712 | $1,856 – $2,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,462 – $5,949 | $3,212 – $4,283 | $2,142 – $2,856 |
Transport only, for an estimated 661 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, San Jose to Portland
661 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $3,305. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $2,975 to $3,966, 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 San Jose to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 536 people a year (±215) moved from Santa Clara County, CA, home to San Jose, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 276 people a year (±157). Movers from Santa Clara 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 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 |
|---|---|
| Alameda County, CA | 11,575 ±1,281 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 8,832 ±1,122 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 4,693 ±747 |
| Santa Cruz County, CA | 4,402 ±799 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 4,042 ±855 |
| 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
41 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of San Jose (186 counting those licensed only inside California). 27 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 11.0% of their 227 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLCUSDOT 2970 | Union City · 20 mi | 25 trucks | 19 | 18.8% of 16 |
| Nor-Cal Moving ServicesUSDOT 1844592 | Hayward · 24 mi | 23 trucks | 29 | 7.1% of 28 |
| Ontrack Moving LLCUSDOT 2551548 | Hayward · 24 mi | 20 trucks | 39 | 0.0% of 25 |
| Careful MoversUSDOT 1464935 | Union City · 20 mi | 14 trucks | 24 | 23.8% of 21 |
| Efficient Moving ServicesUSDOT 2666259 | Hayward · 22 mi | 14 trucks | 24 | 13.3% of 15 |
| S & M Moving and LogisticsUSDOT 4206002 | Fremont · 12 mi | 9 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
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 San Jose 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 661 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 San Jose
All routes from San Jose, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose to Fremont, CA | ~13 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to San Francisco, CA | ~49 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Modesto, CA | ~62 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Stockton, CA | ~64 mi | $515 – $859 |
| San Jose to Sacramento, CA | ~103 mi | $464 – $618 |
| San Jose to Roseville, CA | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| San Jose to Fresno, CA | ~144 mi | $648 – $864 |
| San Jose to Reno, NV | ~220 mi | $990 – $1,320 |
Also moving to Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
San Jose to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from San Jose to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 661 miles cost about $2,231 – $2,975 for a studio, $2,975 – $3,966 for a two-bedroom home and $3,421 – $4,561 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from San Jose to Portland, OR take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 12 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 San Jose to Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,428 – $1,904 for a two-bedroom home, against $2,975 – $3,966 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,142 – $2,856.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for San Jose to Portland, OR?
Yes. San Jose 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. 41 listed movers within 30 miles of San Jose hold it.
How many people move from San Jose to Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 536 people a year (margin of error ±215) moved from Santa Clara County, which contains San Jose, 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.