Moving from Bangor, ME to Portland, ME
About 126 miles inside Maine. Past the 100-mile local band movers price on distance and weight, but because the truck never crosses a state line the move is regulated by Maine, not by the federal FMCSA. That changes which licence to check and which estimate rules protect you.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Bangor, ME to Portland, ME covers about 126 miles and is a move within Maine. Full-service movers cost $567 – $756 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 726 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 126 miles, about 2 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $567 – $756. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Within Maine
- Driving
- about 2 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Bangor to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $450 – $600 | $315 – $420 | $225 – $300 |
| 1 bedroom | $510 – $680 | $367 – $490 | $245 – $327 |
| 2 bedrooms | $567 – $756 | $408 – $544 | $272 – $363 |
| 3 bedrooms | $652 – $869 | $469 – $626 | $313 – $417 |
| 4 bedrooms | $737 – $983 | $531 – $708 | $354 – $472 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $851 – $1,134 | $612 – $816 | $408 – $544 |
Transport only, for an estimated 126 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, Bangor to Portland
126 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $630. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $567 to $756, 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 Bangor to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 726 people a year (±337) moved from Penobscot County, ME, home to Bangor, to Cumberland County, ME, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 615 people a year (±175). Movers from Penobscot County make up 4.7% of the 15,393 people a year who moved into Cumberland County from another county or state.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Cumberland County, ME | 726 ±337 |
| Somerset County, ME | 580 ±204 |
| Waldo County, ME | 396 ±183 |
| Hancock County, ME | 359 ±139 |
| Lane County, OR | 322 ±501 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| York County, ME | 1,799 ±379 |
| Androscoggin County, ME | 1,445 ±352 |
| Penobscot County, ME | 726 ±337 |
| Kennebec County, ME | 542 ±262 |
| Oxford County, ME | 536 ±187 |
Licensed movers at each end
3 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Bangor. 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 8.3% of their 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rons Moving LLCUSDOT 2490466 | Holden · 9 mi | 7 trucks | 9 | 11.1% of 9 |
| Fox and Ginn Movers and WarehousingUSDOT 2173966 | Bangor · 5 mi | 5 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Mainemoving LLCUSDOT 4112115 | Bangor · 5 mi | 3 trucks | 1 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: Bisson Moving LLC (Westbrook, 20 trucks), Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists (Portland, 14 trucks), Integrity Movers (Scarborough, 5 trucks), Reds Moving Inc (Lewiston, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Maine, so Maine rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Maine licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Maine, so your protection on this 126-mile job is the estimate you sign; ask for it binding or not-to-exceed. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Bangor to Portland
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 126 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Manchester (about 88 mi), Nashua (about 101 mi), Boston (about 115 mi).
Other routes from Bangor
All routes from Bangor, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor to Nashua, NH | ~227 mi | $1,022 – $1,362 |
| Bangor to Baltimore, MD | ~645 mi | $2,903 – $3,870 |
Also moving to Portland: from Manchester, NH, from Boston, MA, from Hartford, CT, from Bridgeport, CT.
Bangor to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Bangor to Portland, ME?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 126 miles cost about $450 – $600 for a studio, $567 – $756 for a two-bedroom home and $652 – $869 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Bangor to Portland, ME take?
The drive is about 2 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Bangor to Portland, ME?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $272 – $363 for a two-bedroom home, against $567 – $756 with full-service movers; a moving container is $408 – $544.
Is Bangor to Portland, ME an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Maine, so the move is regulated by Maine rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Maine requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Bangor to Portland, ME each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 726 people a year (margin of error ±337) moved from Penobscot County, which contains Bangor, to Cumberland 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.