Moving from Connecticut to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Hartford and Portland it is about 2,883 miles and 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,859 to 2,934 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.
- ~2,883 miHartford → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,974+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 251 people moved from Connecticut to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±225), and about 823 went the other way. Between Hartford and Portland it is about 2,883 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,974 – $17,298 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 101 movers based in Connecticut hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Connecticut to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 251 people a year (±225), against about 823 (±386) from Oregon to Connecticut, so Oregon loses about 572 people a year on this exchange. Connecticut is the 40th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield County | Multnomah County | 70 ±109* |
| New Haven County | Lane County | 54 ±88* |
| Fairfield County | Lane County | 31 ±36* |
| Middlesex County | Umatilla County | 30 ±47* |
| New Haven County | Multnomah County | 24 ±27* |
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.
Hartford 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 Connecticut and Oregon.
Cost of moving from Connecticut to Oregon
At about 2,883 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,974 – $17,298 for a two-bedroom home and $14,920 – $19,893 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,341 – $12,455; a freight trailer is $6,227 – $8,303.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,730 – $12,974 | $7,006 – $9,341 | $4,670 – $6,227 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,676 – $15,568 | $8,407 – $11,209 | $5,605 – $7,473 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,974 – $17,298 | $9,341 – $12,455 | $6,227 – $8,303 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,920 – $19,893 | $10,742 – $14,323 | $7,161 – $9,548 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,866 – $22,487 | $12,143 – $16,191 | $8,095 – $10,794 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,460 – $25,947 | $14,011 – $18,682 | $9,341 – $12,455 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,883 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 Connecticut 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford to Portland | ~2,859 mi | 7–14 days | $12,866 – $17,154 | $14,795 – $19,727 |
| Bridgeport to Portland | ~2,873 mi | 7–14 days | $12,929 – $17,238 | $14,868 – $19,824 |
| Hartford to Portland | ~2,883 mi | 7–14 days | $12,974 – $17,298 | $14,920 – $19,893 |
| New Haven to Portland | ~2,884 mi | 7–14 days | $12,978 – $17,304 | $14,925 – $19,900 |
| Stamford to Salem | ~2,888 mi | 7–14 days | $12,996 – $17,328 | $14,945 – $19,927 |
| Bridgeport to Salem | ~2,903 mi | 7–14 days | $13,064 – $17,418 | $15,023 – $20,031 |
| Stamford to Eugene | ~2,906 mi | 7–14 days | $13,077 – $17,436 | $15,039 – $20,051 |
| Hartford to Salem | ~2,914 mi | 7–14 days | $13,113 – $17,484 | $15,080 – $20,107 |
| New Haven to Salem | ~2,914 mi | 7–14 days | $13,113 – $17,484 | $15,080 – $20,107 |
| Bridgeport to Eugene | ~2,922 mi | 7–14 days | $13,149 – $17,532 | $15,121 – $20,162 |
| New Haven to Eugene | ~2,933 mi | 7–14 days | $13,199 – $17,598 | $15,178 – $20,238 |
| Hartford to Eugene | ~2,934 mi | 7–14 days | $13,203 – $17,604 | $15,183 – $20,245 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Connecticut
56 of the 101 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 372 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 36 of 209 vehicle inspections (17.2%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 47 of 372 driver inspections (12.6%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984Greenwich, CT · USDOT 2396811 | 33 | 4 of 25 | 5 of 33 |
| Siracusa Group Moving AllianceNew Britain, CT · USDOT 352585 | 29 | 2 of 16 | 1 of 29 |
| Lippincott Van LinesWinsted, CT · USDOT 731441 | 27 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 27 |
| Action Moving and Storage and Logistics LLCWest Haven, CT · USDOT 806405 | 23 | 0 of 15 | 1 of 23 |
| Z T E Van LinesVernon Rockville, CT · USDOT 3313395 | 21 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 21 |
| Rt Relocation LLCCheshire, CT · USDOT 3285714 | 17 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 17 |
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 Connecticut, 101 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Connecticut 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 Connecticut. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Connecticut
Connecticut to Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Connecticut to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Hartford and Portland, the distance is about 2,883 miles. From our model that is $12,974 – $17,298 for a two-bedroom home and $14,920 – $19,893 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,341 – $12,455 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,227 – $8,303. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Connecticut and Oregon, distances run from 2,859 to 2,934 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Connecticut to Oregon take?
Hartford to Portland is 6 days on the road (about 52 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 Connecticut to Oregon?
Yes. A move from Connecticut 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 Connecticut, 101 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Connecticut.
What is the cheapest way to move from Connecticut to Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,227 – $8,303 for a two-bedroom home over 2,883 miles against $12,974 – $17,298 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,341 – $12,455, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Connecticut to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 251 people (±225) moved from Connecticut to Oregon that year, against about 823 (±386) from Oregon to Connecticut. That makes Connecticut the 40th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.