Moving from Oregon to Alabama
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Birmingham it is about 2,405 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,363 to 2,495 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.
- ~2,405 miPortland → Birmingham
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,823+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 373 people moved from Oregon to Alabama in 2024 (Census estimate, ±469), and about 959 went the other way. Between Portland and Birmingham it is about 2,405 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,823 – $14,430 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Alabama
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 373 people a year (±469), against about 959 (±1,192) from Alabama to Oregon, so Alabama loses about 586 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 39th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Alabama; Alabama took in about 119,767 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Montgomery County | 178 ±252* |
| Jackson County | Jefferson County | 131 ±215* |
| Washington County | Madison County | 69 ±111* |
| Benton County | Montgomery County | 26 ±39* |
| Umatilla County | Autauga County | 25 ±37* |
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 Birmingham, 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 Oregon and Alabama.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Alabama
At about 2,405 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,823 – $14,430 for a two-bedroom home and $12,446 – $16,595 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,792 – $10,390; a freight trailer is $5,195 – $6,926.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,117 – $10,823 | $5,844 – $7,792 | $3,896 – $5,195 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,740 – $12,987 | $7,013 – $9,351 | $4,675 – $6,234 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,823 – $14,430 | $7,792 – $10,390 | $5,195 – $6,926 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,446 – $16,595 | $8,961 – $11,948 | $5,974 – $7,965 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,069 – $18,759 | $10,130 – $13,506 | $6,753 – $9,004 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,234 – $21,645 | $11,688 – $15,584 | $7,792 – $10,390 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,405 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 Oregon to Alabama
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 Huntsville | ~2,363 mi | 7–14 days | $10,634 – $14,178 | $12,229 – $16,305 |
| Eugene to Huntsville | ~2,372 mi | 7–14 days | $10,674 – $14,232 | $12,275 – $16,367 |
| Salem to Huntsville | ~2,376 mi | 7–14 days | $10,692 – $14,256 | $12,296 – $16,394 |
| Portland to Birmingham | ~2,405 mi | 7–14 days | $10,823 – $14,430 | $12,446 – $16,595 |
| Eugene to Birmingham | ~2,409 mi | 7–14 days | $10,841 – $14,454 | $12,467 – $16,622 |
| Salem to Birmingham | ~2,416 mi | 7–14 days | $10,872 – $14,496 | $12,503 – $16,670 |
| Eugene to Mobile | ~2,464 mi | 7–14 days | $11,088 – $14,784 | $12,751 – $17,002 |
| Portland to Mobile | ~2,472 mi | 7–14 days | $11,124 – $14,832 | $12,793 – $17,057 |
| Salem to Mobile | ~2,479 mi | 7–14 days | $11,156 – $14,874 | $12,829 – $17,105 |
| Portland to Montgomery | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
| Eugene to Montgomery | ~2,486 mi | 7–14 days | $11,187 – $14,916 | $12,865 – $17,153 |
| Salem to Montgomery | ~2,495 mi | 7–14 days | $11,228 – $14,970 | $12,912 – $17,216 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Oregon
50 of the 77 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 342 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 39 of 225 vehicle inspections (17.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 60 of 336 driver inspections (17.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1863079 | 78 | 8 of 46 | 6 of 78 |
| PDX Movers LLCTualatin, OR · USDOT 2353055 | 34 | 3 of 29 | 0 of 34 |
| Terminal Transfer IncPortland, OR · USDOT 59571 | 22 | 4 of 16 | 0 of 22 |
| CBC MovingPortland, OR · USDOT 1598972 | 16 | 2 of 7 | 4 of 16 |
| Gentle John's Moving & StorageClackamas, OR · USDOT 3443547 | 13 | 0 of 9 | 2 of 8 |
| Willamette Valley Moving IncPortland, OR · USDOT 945885 | 12 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 12 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
167 listed household-goods carriers are based in Oregon, 77 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Oregon directory ranks them. At the Alabama end, 168 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Alabama, moving costs in Alabama, or the reverse trip, Alabama to Oregon. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Oregon
Oregon to Alabama moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Alabama?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Birmingham, the distance is about 2,405 miles. From our model that is $10,823 – $14,430 for a two-bedroom home and $12,446 – $16,595 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,792 – $10,390 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,195 – $6,926. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Oregon and Alabama, distances run from 2,363 to 2,495 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Alabama take?
Portland to Birmingham is 5 days on the road (about 44 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 Oregon to Alabama?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Alabama is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 167 listed movers based in Oregon, 77 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Oregon.
What is the cheapest way to move from Oregon to Alabama?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,195 – $6,926 for a two-bedroom home over 2,405 miles against $10,823 – $14,430 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,792 – $10,390, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Alabama each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 373 people (±469) moved from Oregon to Alabama that year, against about 959 (±1,192) from Alabama to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 39th-largest source of new residents for Alabama among the states.