Moving from Oregon to Nebraska
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Omaha 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 miPortland → Omaha
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $7,178+2-bedroom, movers
- 6City routes priced
In short
About 209 people moved from Oregon to Nebraska in 2024 (Census estimate, ±266), and about 307 went the other way. Between Portland and Omaha 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. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Nebraska
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 209 people a year (±266), against about 307 (±264) from Nebraska to Oregon, so Nebraska loses about 98 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 34th-largest of the 46 states sending people to Nebraska; Nebraska took in about 49,446 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Douglas County | 99 ±120* |
| Yamhill County | Madison County | 88 ±139* |
| Multnomah County | Douglas County | 65 ±80* |
| Washington County | Scotts Bluff County | 58 ±80* |
| Lane County | Lancaster County | 42 ±53* |
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 Omaha, 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 Nebraska.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Nebraska
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 Oregon to Nebraska
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 Lincoln | ~1,565 mi | 7–14 days | $7,043 – $9,390 | $8,099 – $10,798 |
| Salem to Lincoln | ~1,582 mi | 7–14 days | $7,119 – $9,492 | $8,187 – $10,916 |
| Eugene to Lincoln | ~1,584 mi | 7–14 days | $7,128 – $9,504 | $8,197 – $10,930 |
| Portland to Omaha | ~1,595 mi | 7–14 days | $7,178 – $9,570 | $8,254 – $11,005 |
| Salem to Omaha | ~1,613 mi | 7–14 days | $7,259 – $9,678 | $8,347 – $11,130 |
| Eugene to Omaha | ~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 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 Nebraska end, 73 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Nebraska, moving costs in Nebraska, or the reverse trip, Nebraska 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 Nebraska moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Nebraska?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Omaha, 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 Oregon and Nebraska, distances run from 1,565 to 1,617 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Nebraska take?
Portland to Omaha 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 Oregon to Nebraska?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
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 Oregon to Nebraska each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 209 people (±266) moved from Oregon to Nebraska that year, against about 307 (±264) from Nebraska to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 34th-largest source of new residents for Nebraska among the states.