Moving from Oregon to Massachusetts
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Boston it is about 2,953 miles and 6 days on the road (about 54 hours of driving); the 9 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,877 to 3,007 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.
- ~2,953 miPortland → Boston
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,289+2-bedroom, movers
- 9City routes priced
In short
About 1,537 people moved from Oregon to Massachusetts in 2024 (Census estimate, ±686), and about 1,805 went the other way. Between Portland and Boston it is about 2,953 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,289 – $17,718 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Massachusetts
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,537 people a year (±686), against about 1,805 (±942) from Massachusetts to Oregon, so Massachusetts loses about 268 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 24th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Massachusetts; Massachusetts took in about 151,762 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Middlesex County | 123 ±113 |
| Multnomah County | Suffolk County | 116 ±63 |
| Washington County | Essex County | 104 ±130* |
| Lane County | Norfolk County | 59 ±54 |
| Washington County | Hampshire County | 49 ±64* |
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 Boston, 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 Massachusetts.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Massachusetts
At about 2,953 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,289 – $17,718 for a two-bedroom home and $15,282 – $20,376 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,568 – $12,757; a freight trailer is $6,378 – $8,505.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,966 – $13,289 | $7,176 – $9,568 | $4,784 – $6,378 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,960 – $15,946 | $8,611 – $11,481 | $5,741 – $7,654 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,289 – $17,718 | $9,568 – $12,757 | $6,378 – $8,505 |
| 3 bedrooms | $15,282 – $20,376 | $11,003 – $14,671 | $7,335 – $9,780 |
| 4 bedrooms | $17,275 – $23,033 | $12,438 – $16,584 | $8,292 – $11,056 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,933 – $26,577 | $14,352 – $19,135 | $9,568 – $12,757 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,953 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 Massachusetts
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Springfield | ~2,877 mi | 7–14 days | $12,947 – $17,262 | $14,888 – $19,851 |
| Salem to Springfield | ~2,908 mi | 7–14 days | $13,086 – $17,448 | $15,049 – $20,065 |
| Portland to Worcester | ~2,916 mi | 7–14 days | $13,122 – $17,496 | $15,090 – $20,120 |
| Eugene to Springfield | ~2,929 mi | 7–14 days | $13,181 – $17,574 | $15,158 – $20,210 |
| Salem to Worcester | ~2,947 mi | 7–14 days | $13,262 – $17,682 | $15,251 – $20,334 |
| Portland to Boston | ~2,953 mi | 7–14 days | $13,289 – $17,718 | $15,282 – $20,376 |
| Eugene to Worcester | ~2,969 mi | 7–14 days | $13,361 – $17,814 | $15,365 – $20,486 |
| Salem to Boston | ~2,985 mi | 7–14 days | $13,433 – $17,910 | $15,447 – $20,596 |
| Eugene to Boston | ~3,007 mi | 7–14 days | $13,532 – $18,042 | $15,561 – $20,748 |
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 Massachusetts end, 325 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Massachusetts, moving costs in Massachusetts, or the reverse trip, Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Massachusetts?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Boston, the distance is about 2,953 miles. From our model that is $13,289 – $17,718 for a two-bedroom home and $15,282 – $20,376 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,568 – $12,757 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,378 – $8,505. Across the 9 city pairs we price between Oregon and Massachusetts, distances run from 2,877 to 3,007 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Massachusetts take?
Portland to Boston is 6 days on the road (about 54 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,378 – $8,505 for a two-bedroom home over 2,953 miles against $13,289 – $17,718 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,568 – $12,757, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Massachusetts each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,537 people (±686) moved from Oregon to Massachusetts that year, against about 1,805 (±942) from Massachusetts to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 24th-largest source of new residents for Massachusetts among the states.