Moving from Maine to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Birmingham it is about 1,319 miles and 3 days on the road (about 24 hours of driving); the 8 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,244 to 1,665 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.
- ~1,319 miPortland → Birmingham
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $5,936+2-bedroom, movers
- 8City routes priced
In short
About 98 people moved from Maine to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±136), and about 505 went the other way. Between Portland and Birmingham it is about 1,319 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $5,936 – $7,914 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 98 people a year (±136), against about 505 (±299) from Alabama to Maine, so Alabama loses about 407 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 43rd-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Kennebec County | Shelby County | 18 ±25* |
| Hancock County | Dale County | 9 ±14* |
| Knox County | Marshall County | 8 ±19* |
| Knox County | Mobile County | 8 ±13* |
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.
Portland to Birmingham, 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 Maine and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Maine to Alabama
At about 1,319 miles, full-service movers should land around $5,936 – $7,914 for a two-bedroom home and $6,826 – $9,101 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,274 – $5,698; a freight trailer is $2,849 – $3,799.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,452 – $5,936 | $3,205 – $4,274 | $2,137 – $2,849 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,342 – $7,123 | $3,846 – $5,128 | $2,564 – $3,419 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,936 – $7,914 | $4,274 – $5,698 | $2,849 – $3,799 |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,826 – $9,101 | $4,915 – $6,553 | $3,276 – $4,369 |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,716 – $10,288 | $5,556 – $7,408 | $3,704 – $4,938 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $8,903 – $11,871 | $6,410 – $8,547 | $4,274 – $5,698 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,319 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 Maine to Alabama
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Huntsville | ~1,244 mi | 7–14 days | $5,598 – $7,464 | $6,438 – $8,584 |
| Portland to Birmingham | ~1,319 mi | 7–14 days | $5,936 – $7,914 | $6,826 – $9,101 |
| Portland to Montgomery | ~1,361 mi | 7–14 days | $6,125 – $8,166 | $7,043 – $9,391 |
| Bangor to Huntsville | ~1,364 mi | 7–14 days | $6,138 – $8,184 | $7,059 – $9,412 |
| Bangor to Birmingham | ~1,442 mi | 7–14 days | $6,489 – $8,652 | $7,462 – $9,950 |
| Bangor to Montgomery | ~1,485 mi | 7–14 days | $6,683 – $8,910 | $7,685 – $10,246 |
| Portland to Mobile | ~1,541 mi | 7–14 days | $6,935 – $9,246 | $7,975 – $10,633 |
| Bangor to Mobile | ~1,665 mi | 7–14 days | $7,493 – $9,990 | $8,616 – $11,488 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maine
10 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 25 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 14 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 25 driver inspections (8.0%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncSouth Portland, ME · USDOT 1846942 | 7 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| Allen's Transfer & Storage LLCAugusta, ME · USDOT 4357146 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Knowlton Moving and Storage CorpWarren, ME · USDOT 2371561 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| J C Moving LLCPortland, ME · USDOT 3266900 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsPortland, ME · USDOT 51022 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncWindham, ME · USDOT 714881 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
39 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maine, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maine directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Maine. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maine
Maine to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Birmingham, the distance is about 1,319 miles. From our model that is $5,936 – $7,914 for a two-bedroom home and $6,826 – $9,101 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,274 – $5,698 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $2,849 – $3,799. Across the 8 city pairs we price between Maine and Alabama, distances run from 1,244 to 1,665 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Alabama take?
Portland to Birmingham is 3 days on the road (about 24 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 Maine to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Maine into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 39 listed movers based in Maine, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maine.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maine to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $2,849 – $3,799 for a two-bedroom home over 1,319 miles against $5,936 – $7,914 with full-service movers. A container, about $4,274 – $5,698, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 98 people (±136) moved from Maine to Alabama that year, against about 505 (±299) from Alabama to Maine. That makes Maine the 43rd-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.