Moving from Kansas to Maine
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Wichita and Portland it is about 1,714 miles and 4 days on the road (about 31 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,512 to 1,812 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.
- ~1,714 miWichita → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,713+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 338 people moved from Kansas to Maine in 2024 (Census estimate, ±301). Between Wichita and Portland it is about 1,714 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,713 – $10,284 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Kansas hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Kansas to Maine
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 338 people a year (±301). Kansas is the 27th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Maine; Maine took in about 35,281 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick County | Cumberland County | 19 ±31* |
| Lyon County | York County | 8 ±14* |
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.
Wichita 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 Kansas and Maine.
Cost of moving from Kansas to Maine
At about 1,714 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,713 – $10,284 for a two-bedroom home and $8,870 – $11,827 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,553 – $7,404; a freight trailer is $3,702 – $4,936.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,785 – $7,713 | $4,165 – $5,553 | $2,777 – $3,702 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,942 – $9,256 | $4,998 – $6,664 | $3,332 – $4,443 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,713 – $10,284 | $5,553 – $7,404 | $3,702 – $4,936 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,870 – $11,827 | $6,386 – $8,515 | $4,258 – $5,677 |
| 4 bedrooms | $10,027 – $13,369 | $7,219 – $9,626 | $4,813 – $6,417 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $11,570 – $15,426 | $8,330 – $11,107 | $5,553 – $7,404 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,714 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 Kansas to Maine
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Portland | ~1,512 mi | 7–14 days | $6,804 – $9,072 | $7,825 – $10,433 |
| Overland Park to Portland | ~1,519 mi | 7–14 days | $6,836 – $9,114 | $7,861 – $10,481 |
| Kansas City to Bangor | ~1,608 mi | 7–14 days | $7,236 – $9,648 | $8,321 – $11,095 |
| Overland Park to Bangor | ~1,616 mi | 7–14 days | $7,272 – $9,696 | $8,363 – $11,150 |
| Wichita to Portland | ~1,714 mi | 7–14 days | $7,713 – $10,284 | $8,870 – $11,827 |
| Wichita to Bangor | ~1,812 mi | 7–14 days | $8,154 – $10,872 | $9,377 – $12,503 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Kansas
25 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 90 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 11 of 62 vehicle inspections (17.7%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 90 driver inspections (16.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Transfer LLCBonner Springs, KS · USDOT 2391030 | 12 | 1 of 7 | 2 of 12 |
| Dba Mike Hammer Local MovingLenexa, KS · USDOT 2929832 | 8 | 0 of 6 | 2 of 8 |
| Professional Moving & Storage IncLawrence, KS · USDOT 917983 | 8 | 0 of 7 | 2 of 8 |
| American MoversWichita, KS · USDOT 1698749 | 7 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 7 |
| Two Men and A TruckWichita, KS · USDOT 2277955 | 6 | 1 of 5 | 0 of 6 |
| Ok Transfer LLCWichita, KS · USDOT 1799712 | 5 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 5 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
89 listed household-goods carriers are based in Kansas, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Kansas directory ranks them. At the Maine end, 39 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Maine, moving costs in Maine, or the reverse trip, Maine to Kansas. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Kansas
Kansas to Maine moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Kansas to Maine?
Between the two states' main cities, Wichita and Portland, the distance is about 1,714 miles. From our model that is $7,713 – $10,284 for a two-bedroom home and $8,870 – $11,827 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,553 – $7,404 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,702 – $4,936. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Kansas and Maine, distances run from 1,512 to 1,812 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Kansas to Maine take?
Wichita to Portland is 4 days on the road (about 31 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 Kansas to Maine?
Yes. A move from Kansas into Maine is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 89 listed movers based in Kansas, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Kansas.
What is the cheapest way to move from Kansas to Maine?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,702 – $4,936 for a two-bedroom home over 1,714 miles against $7,713 – $10,284 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,553 – $7,404, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Kansas to Maine each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 338 people (±301) moved from Kansas to Maine that year. That makes Kansas the 27th-largest source of new residents for Maine among the states.