Moving from Portland, ME to Fremont, CA
About 3,150 miles across a state line, from Maine into California, 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 Portland, ME to Fremont, CA covers about 3,150 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $14,175 – $18,900 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 122 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 3,150 miles from Maine to California. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $14,175 – $18,900 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 7 days on the road (about 57 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Portland to Fremont
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $10,631 – $14,175 | $7,655 – $10,206 | $5,103 – $6,804 |
| 1 bedroom | $12,758 – $17,010 | $9,185 – $12,247 | $6,124 – $8,165 |
| 2 bedrooms | $14,175 – $18,900 | $10,206 – $13,608 | $6,804 – $9,072 |
| 3 bedrooms | $16,301 – $21,735 | $11,737 – $15,649 | $7,825 – $10,433 |
| 4 bedrooms | $18,428 – $24,570 | $13,268 – $17,690 | $8,845 – $11,794 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $21,263 – $28,350 | $15,309 – $20,412 | $10,206 – $13,608 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,150 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, Portland to Fremont
3,150 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $15,750. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $14,175 to $18,900, 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 Portland to Fremont
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 122 people a year (±110) moved from Cumberland County, ME, home to Portland, to Alameda County, CA, home to Fremont. Going the other way: about 123 people a year (±100). Movers from Cumberland County make up 0.1% of the 84,163 people a year who moved into Alameda County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 1,860 people a year (±1,028) moving from Maine to California and about 1,784 people a year (±875) from California to Maine — a net gain for California of about 76 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| York County, ME | 2,860 ±593 |
| Androscoggin County, ME | 1,499 ±396 |
| Sagadahoc County, ME | 669 ±261 |
| Kennebec County, ME | 626 ±275 |
| Penobscot County, ME | 615 ±175 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Santa Clara County, CA | 11,575 ±1,281 |
| San Francisco County, CA | 10,553 ±1,042 |
| Contra Costa County, CA | 7,776 ±838 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 6,538 ±893 |
| San Mateo County, CA | 6,274 ±822 |
Licensed movers at each end
9 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Portland (23 counting those licensed only inside Maine). 7 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 25.0% of their 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsUSDOT 51022 | Portland · 0 mi | 14 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Integrity MoversUSDOT 3107396 | Scarborough · 7 mi | 5 trucks | 1 | — |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 714881 | Windham · 12 mi | 4 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Gordons MovingUSDOT 4425248 | Lewiston · 30 mi | 4 trucks | 0 | — |
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1846942 | South Portland · 2 mi | 3 trucks | 7 | 33.3% of 3 |
| Wilson MovingUSDOT 3914942 | Windham · 12 mi | 2 trucks | 1 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Fremont end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Fremont: Air Container Transfer (Brisbane, 60 trucks), Crown Worldwide Moving and Storage LLC (Union City, 25 trucks), Nor-Cal Moving Services (Hayward, 23 trucks), Ontrack Moving LLC (Hayward, 20 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Maine into California, 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 Portland to Fremont
Insist on a survey
Over 3,150 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 3,150 miles of handling.
Arriving in Fremont
A local move inside Fremont 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 Fremont are San Jose (about 13 mi), Oakland (about 33 mi), San Francisco (about 38 mi).
Other routes from Portland
All routes from Portland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Boston, MA | ~115 mi | $518 – $690 |
| Portland to Bangor, ME | ~126 mi | $567 – $756 |
| Portland to Atlanta, GA | ~1,191 mi | $5,360 – $7,146 |
| Portland to Denver, CO | ~2,097 mi | $9,437 – $12,582 |
| Portland to Los Angeles, CA | ~3,063 mi | $13,784 – $18,378 |
Also moving to Fremont: from San Jose, CA, from San Francisco, CA, from Stockton, CA, from Modesto, CA.
Portland to Fremont moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Portland, ME to Fremont?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 3,150 miles cost about $10,631 – $14,175 for a studio, $14,175 – $18,900 for a two-bedroom home and $16,301 – $21,735 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Portland, ME to Fremont take?
The drive is 7 days on the road (about 57 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Portland, ME to Fremont?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,804 – $9,072 for a two-bedroom home, against $14,175 – $18,900 with full-service movers; a moving container is $10,206 – $13,608.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Portland, ME to Fremont?
Yes. Portland is in Maine and Fremont is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 9 listed movers within 30 miles of Portland hold it.
How many people move from Portland, ME to Fremont each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 122 people a year (margin of error ±110) moved from Cumberland County, which contains Portland, to Alameda County, which contains Fremont.
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.