Moving from Missouri to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Portland it is about 2,005 miles and 5 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,742 to 2,024 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.
- ~2,005 miSaint Louis → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,023+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 1,247 people moved from Missouri to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,056), and about 1,130 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Portland it is about 2,005 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,023 – $12,030 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,247 people a year (±1,056), against about 1,130 (±650) from Oregon to Missouri, so Oregon gains about 117 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 20th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | Polk County | 138 ±180* |
| St. Louis City | Josephine County | 72 ±62 |
| St. Louis County | Multnomah County | 68 ±54 |
| St. Louis County | Clackamas County | 65 ±64 |
| Greene County | Clackamas County | 50 ±83* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Oregon.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Oregon
At about 2,005 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,023 – $12,030 for a two-bedroom home and $10,376 – $13,835 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,496 – $8,662; a freight trailer is $4,331 – $5,774.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,767 – $9,023 | $4,872 – $6,496 | $3,248 – $4,331 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,120 – $10,827 | $5,847 – $7,795 | $3,898 – $5,197 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,023 – $12,030 | $6,496 – $8,662 | $4,331 – $5,774 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,376 – $13,835 | $7,471 – $9,961 | $4,980 – $6,641 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,729 – $15,639 | $8,445 – $11,260 | $5,630 – $7,507 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,534 – $18,045 | $9,744 – $12,992 | $6,496 – $8,662 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,005 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 Missouri to Oregon
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 | ~1,742 mi | 7–14 days | $7,839 – $10,452 | $9,015 – $12,020 |
| Kansas City to Eugene | ~1,755 mi | 7–14 days | $7,898 – $10,530 | $9,082 – $12,109 |
| Kansas City to Salem | ~1,757 mi | 7–14 days | $7,907 – $10,542 | $9,092 – $12,123 |
| Columbia to Portland | ~1,873 mi | 7–14 days | $8,429 – $11,238 | $9,693 – $12,924 |
| Springfield to Portland | ~1,886 mi | 7–14 days | $8,487 – $11,316 | $9,760 – $13,013 |
| Columbia to Eugene | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Columbia to Salem | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Springfield to Eugene | ~1,892 mi | 7–14 days | $8,514 – $11,352 | $9,791 – $13,055 |
| Springfield to Salem | ~1,898 mi | 7–14 days | $8,541 – $11,388 | $9,822 – $13,096 |
| Saint Louis to Portland | ~2,005 mi | 7–14 days | $9,023 – $12,030 | $10,376 – $13,835 |
| Saint Louis to Salem | ~2,022 mi | 7–14 days | $9,099 – $12,132 | $10,464 – $13,952 |
| Saint Louis to Eugene | ~2,024 mi | 7–14 days | $9,108 – $12,144 | $10,474 – $13,966 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri directory ranks them. At the Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon to Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Portland, the distance is about 2,005 miles. From our model that is $9,023 – $12,030 for a two-bedroom home and $10,376 – $13,835 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,496 – $8,662 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,331 – $5,774. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Missouri and Oregon, distances run from 1,742 to 2,024 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Oregon take?
Saint Louis to Portland is 5 days on the road (about 36 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 Missouri to Oregon?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Oregon is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,331 – $5,774 for a two-bedroom home over 2,005 miles against $9,023 – $12,030 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,496 – $8,662, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,247 people (±1,056) moved from Missouri to Oregon that year, against about 1,130 (±650) from Oregon to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 20th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.