Moving from Nebraska to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Omaha and Portland it is about 1,595 miles and 4 days on the road (about 29 hours of driving); the 6 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,565 to 1,617 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.
- ~1,595 miOmaha → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,178+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 307 people moved from Nebraska to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±264), and about 209 went the other way. Between Omaha and Portland it is about 1,595 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $7,178 – $9,570 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 38 movers based in Nebraska hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Nebraska to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 307 people a year (±264), against about 209 (±266) from Oregon to Nebraska, so Oregon gains about 98 people a year on this exchange. Nebraska is the 37th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Colfax County | Curry County | 115 ±188* |
| Colfax County | Douglas County | 75 ±78* |
| Lancaster County | Jefferson County | 41 ±65* |
| Lancaster County | Clackamas County | 33 ±49* |
| Red Willow County | Lane County | 25 ±41* |
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.
Omaha 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 Nebraska and Oregon.
Cost of moving from Nebraska to Oregon
At about 1,595 miles, full-service movers should land around $7,178 – $9,570 for a two-bedroom home and $8,254 – $11,005 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $5,168 – $6,890; a freight trailer is $3,445 – $4,594.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,383 – $7,178 | $3,876 – $5,168 | $2,584 – $3,445 |
| 1 bedroom | $6,460 – $8,613 | $4,651 – $6,201 | $3,101 – $4,134 |
| 2 bedrooms | $7,178 – $9,570 | $5,168 – $6,890 | $3,445 – $4,594 |
| 3 bedrooms | $8,254 – $11,005 | $5,943 – $7,924 | $3,962 – $5,283 |
| 4 bedrooms | $9,331 – $12,441 | $6,718 – $8,958 | $4,479 – $5,972 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $10,766 – $14,355 | $7,752 – $10,336 | $5,168 – $6,890 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,595 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 Nebraska to Oregon
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln to Portland | ~1,565 mi | 7–14 days | $7,043 – $9,390 | $8,099 – $10,798 |
| Lincoln to Salem | ~1,582 mi | 7–14 days | $7,119 – $9,492 | $8,187 – $10,916 |
| Lincoln to Eugene | ~1,584 mi | 7–14 days | $7,128 – $9,504 | $8,197 – $10,930 |
| Omaha to Portland | ~1,595 mi | 7–14 days | $7,178 – $9,570 | $8,254 – $11,005 |
| Omaha to Salem | ~1,613 mi | 7–14 days | $7,259 – $9,678 | $8,347 – $11,130 |
| Omaha to Eugene | ~1,617 mi | 7–14 days | $7,277 – $9,702 | $8,368 – $11,157 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Nebraska
25 of the 38 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 252 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 24 of 102 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 15 of 252 driver inspections (6.0%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| N & W Transfer IncPlattsmouth, NE · USDOT 53226 | 73 | 6 of 24 | 0 of 73 |
| Ford Storage & Moving CompanyOmaha, NE · USDOT 563314 | 73 | 6 of 29 | 1 of 73 |
| Second to None MovingOmaha, NE · USDOT 1791230 | 15 | 0 of 4 | 1 of 15 |
| Cornhusker Moving Group IncOmaha, NE · USDOT 1015106 | 12 | 1 of 4 | 0 of 12 |
| Firefighters on the MovePapillion, NE · USDOT 1686194 | 10 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 10 |
| American Eagle Van Lines IncNorfolk, NE · USDOT 256825 | 10 | 2 of 7 | 0 of 10 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
73 listed household-goods carriers are based in Nebraska, 38 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Nebraska 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 Nebraska. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Nebraska
Nebraska to Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Nebraska to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Omaha and Portland, the distance is about 1,595 miles. From our model that is $7,178 – $9,570 for a two-bedroom home and $8,254 – $11,005 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $5,168 – $6,890 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,445 – $4,594. Across the 6 city pairs we price between Nebraska and Oregon, distances run from 1,565 to 1,617 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Nebraska to Oregon take?
Omaha to Portland is 4 days on the road (about 29 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 Nebraska to Oregon?
Yes. A move from Nebraska into Oregon is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 73 listed movers based in Nebraska, 38 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Nebraska.
What is the cheapest way to move from Nebraska to Oregon?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,445 – $4,594 for a two-bedroom home over 1,595 miles against $7,178 – $9,570 with full-service movers. A container, about $5,168 – $6,890, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Nebraska to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 307 people (±264) moved from Nebraska to Oregon that year, against about 209 (±266) from Oregon to Nebraska. That makes Nebraska the 37th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.