Moving from Maine to Rhode Island
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Providence it is about 163 miles and about 3 hours; the 4 city pairs we price between the two states run from 163 to 295 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.
- ~163 miPortland → Providence
- 1–3 daysTypical transit
- $734+2-bedroom, movers
- 4City routes priced
In short
About 90 people moved from Maine to Rhode Island in 2024 (Census estimate, ±108), and about 837 went the other way. Between Portland and Providence it is about 163 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $734 – $978 in our model, delivered in 1–3 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Rhode Island
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 90 people a year (±108), against about 837 (±675) from Rhode Island to Maine, so Rhode Island loses about 747 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 25th-largest of the 37 states sending people to Rhode Island; Rhode Island took in about 35,163 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Newport County | 83 ±90* |
| Cumberland County | Washington County | 41 ±47* |
| Penobscot County | Washington County | 37 ±62* |
| Cumberland County | Providence County | 35 ±39* |
| York County | Providence County | 19 ±33* |
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 Providence, 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 Rhode Island.
Cost of moving from Maine to Rhode Island
At about 163 miles, full-service movers should land around $734 – $978 for a two-bedroom home and $844 – $1,125 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $528 – $704; a freight trailer is $352 – $469.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $550 – $734 | $396 – $528 | $264 – $352 |
| 1 bedroom | $660 – $880 | $475 – $634 | $317 – $422 |
| 2 bedrooms | $734 – $978 | $528 – $704 | $352 – $469 |
| 3 bedrooms | $844 – $1,125 | $607 – $810 | $405 – $540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $954 – $1,271 | $687 – $915 | $458 – $610 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,100 – $1,467 | $792 – $1,056 | $528 – $704 |
Transport only, for an estimated 163 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 Rhode Island
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 Providence | ~163 mi | 1–3 days | $734 – $978 | $844 – $1,125 |
| Portland to Warwick | ~173 mi | 1–3 days | $779 – $1,038 | $895 – $1,194 |
| Bangor to Providence | ~285 mi | 1–3 days | $1,283 – $1,710 | $1,475 – $1,967 |
| Bangor to Warwick | ~295 mi | 1–3 days | $1,328 – $1,770 | $1,527 – $2,036 |
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 Rhode Island end, 31 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Rhode Island, moving costs in Rhode Island, or the reverse trip, Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Rhode Island?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Providence, the distance is about 163 miles. From our model that is $734 – $978 for a two-bedroom home and $844 – $1,125 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $528 – $704 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $352 – $469. Across the 4 city pairs we price between Maine and Rhode Island, distances run from 163 to 295 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Rhode Island take?
Portland to Providence is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Maine to Rhode Island?
Yes. A move from Maine into Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $352 – $469 for a two-bedroom home over 163 miles against $734 – $978 with full-service movers. A container, about $528 – $704, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Rhode Island each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 90 people (±108) moved from Maine to Rhode Island that year, against about 837 (±675) from Rhode Island to Maine. That makes Maine the 25th-largest source of new residents for Rhode Island among the states.