Moving from Oregon to Louisiana
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and New Orleans it is about 2,402 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,060 to 2,405 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.
- ~2,402 miPortland → New Orleans
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,809+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 178 people moved from Oregon to Louisiana in 2024 (Census estimate, ±169). Between Portland and New Orleans it is about 2,402 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,809 – $14,412 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Louisiana
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 178 people a year (±169). Oregon is the 34th-largest of the 43 states sending people to Louisiana; Louisiana took in about 70,992 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Yamhill County | Tangipahoa Parish | 144 ±231* |
| Multnomah County | Orleans Parish | 76 ±46 |
| Jackson County | Terrebonne Parish | 58 ±98* |
| Washington County | Orleans Parish | 57 ±94* |
| Multnomah County | Jefferson Parish | 45 ±50* |
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 New Orleans, 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 Louisiana.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Louisiana
At about 2,402 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,809 – $14,412 for a two-bedroom home and $12,430 – $16,574 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,782 – $10,377; a freight trailer is $5,188 – $6,918.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,107 – $10,809 | $5,837 – $7,782 | $3,891 – $5,188 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,728 – $12,971 | $7,004 – $9,339 | $4,669 – $6,226 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,809 – $14,412 | $7,782 – $10,377 | $5,188 – $6,918 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,430 – $16,574 | $8,950 – $11,933 | $5,967 – $7,955 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,052 – $18,736 | $10,117 – $13,490 | $6,745 – $8,993 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,214 – $21,618 | $11,674 – $15,565 | $7,782 – $10,377 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,402 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 Louisiana
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene to Shreveport | ~2,060 mi | 7–14 days | $9,270 – $12,360 | $10,661 – $14,214 |
| Portland to Shreveport | ~2,075 mi | 7–14 days | $9,338 – $12,450 | $10,738 – $14,318 |
| Salem to Shreveport | ~2,079 mi | 7–14 days | $9,356 – $12,474 | $10,759 – $14,345 |
| Eugene to Lafayette | ~2,267 mi | 7–14 days | $10,202 – $13,602 | $11,732 – $15,642 |
| Portland to Lafayette | ~2,285 mi | 7–14 days | $10,283 – $13,710 | $11,825 – $15,767 |
| Salem to Lafayette | ~2,287 mi | 7–14 days | $10,292 – $13,722 | $11,835 – $15,780 |
| Eugene to Baton Rouge | ~2,301 mi | 7–14 days | $10,355 – $13,806 | $11,908 – $15,877 |
| Portland to Baton Rouge | ~2,317 mi | 7–14 days | $10,427 – $13,902 | $11,990 – $15,987 |
| Salem to Baton Rouge | ~2,320 mi | 7–14 days | $10,440 – $13,920 | $12,006 – $16,008 |
| Eugene to New Orleans | ~2,386 mi | 7–14 days | $10,737 – $14,316 | $12,348 – $16,463 |
| Portland to New Orleans | ~2,402 mi | 7–14 days | $10,809 – $14,412 | $12,430 – $16,574 |
| Salem to New Orleans | ~2,405 mi | 7–14 days | $10,823 – $14,430 | $12,446 – $16,595 |
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 Louisiana end, 70 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Louisiana, moving costs in Louisiana, or the reverse trip, Louisiana 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 Louisiana moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Louisiana?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and New Orleans, the distance is about 2,402 miles. From our model that is $10,809 – $14,412 for a two-bedroom home and $12,430 – $16,574 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,782 – $10,377 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,188 – $6,918. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Oregon and Louisiana, distances run from 2,060 to 2,405 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Louisiana take?
Portland to New Orleans 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 Louisiana?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,188 – $6,918 for a two-bedroom home over 2,402 miles against $10,809 – $14,412 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,782 – $10,377, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Louisiana each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 178 people (±169) moved from Oregon to Louisiana that year. That makes Oregon the 34th-largest source of new residents for Louisiana among the states.