Moving from Oregon to New York
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and New York City it is about 2,844 miles and 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving); the 30 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,507 to 2,897 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.
- ~2,844 miPortland → New York City
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,798+2-bedroom, movers
- 30City routes priced
In short
About 1,895 people moved from Oregon to New York in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,033), and about 1,975 went the other way. Between Portland and New York City it is about 2,844 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,798 – $17,064 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to New York
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,895 people a year (±1,033), against about 1,975 (±1,169) from New York to Oregon, so New York loses about 80 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 26th-largest of the 48 states sending people to New York; New York took in about 284,868 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | New York County | 355 ±223 |
| Multnomah County | Kings County | 279 ±155 |
| Clackamas County | New York County | 140 ±95 |
| Washington County | Saratoga County | 131 ±131* |
| Multnomah County | Bronx County | 71 ±87* |
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 York City, 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 New York.
Cost of moving from Oregon to New York
At about 2,844 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,798 – $17,064 for a two-bedroom home and $14,718 – $19,624 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,215 – $12,286; a freight trailer is $6,143 – $8,191.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,599 – $12,798 | $6,911 – $9,215 | $4,607 – $6,143 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,518 – $15,358 | $8,293 – $11,057 | $5,529 – $7,372 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,798 – $17,064 | $9,215 – $12,286 | $6,143 – $8,191 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,718 – $19,624 | $10,597 – $14,129 | $7,064 – $9,419 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,637 – $22,183 | $11,979 – $15,972 | $7,986 – $10,648 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,197 – $25,596 | $13,822 – $18,429 | $9,215 – $12,286 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,844 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 New York
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 2 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Buffalo | ~2,507 mi | 7–14 days | $11,282 – $15,042 | $12,974 – $17,298 |
| Salem to Buffalo | ~2,536 mi | 7–14 days | $11,412 – $15,216 | $13,124 – $17,498 |
| Eugene to Buffalo | ~2,556 mi | 7–14 days | $11,502 – $15,336 | $13,227 – $17,636 |
| Portland to Rochester | ~2,569 mi | 7–14 days | $11,561 – $15,414 | $13,295 – $17,726 |
| Salem to Rochester | ~2,599 mi | 7–14 days | $11,696 – $15,594 | $13,450 – $17,933 |
| Eugene to Rochester | ~2,620 mi | 7–14 days | $11,790 – $15,720 | $13,558 – $18,078 |
| Portland to Syracuse | ~2,653 mi | 7–14 days | $11,939 – $15,918 | $13,729 – $18,306 |
| Salem to Syracuse | ~2,684 mi | 7–14 days | $12,078 – $16,104 | $13,890 – $18,520 |
| Portland to Utica | ~2,702 mi | 7–14 days | $12,159 – $16,212 | $13,983 – $18,644 |
| Eugene to Syracuse | ~2,705 mi | 7–14 days | $12,173 – $16,230 | $13,998 – $18,664 |
| Salem to Utica | ~2,733 mi | 7–14 days | $12,299 – $16,398 | $14,143 – $18,858 |
| Eugene to Utica | ~2,755 mi | 7–14 days | $12,398 – $16,530 | $14,257 – $19,009 |
| Portland to Schenectady | ~2,781 mi | 7–14 days | $12,515 – $16,686 | $14,392 – $19,189 |
| Portland to Albany | ~2,796 mi | 7–14 days | $12,582 – $16,776 | $14,469 – $19,292 |
| Salem to Schenectady | ~2,812 mi | 7–14 days | $12,654 – $16,872 | $14,552 – $19,403 |
| Salem to Albany | ~2,827 mi | 7–14 days | $12,722 – $16,962 | $14,630 – $19,506 |
| Eugene to Schenectady | ~2,834 mi | 7–14 days | $12,753 – $17,004 | $14,666 – $19,555 |
| Portland to Yonkers | ~2,843 mi | 7–14 days | $12,794 – $17,058 | $14,713 – $19,617 |
| Portland to New York City | ~2,844 mi | 7–14 days | $12,798 – $17,064 | $14,718 – $19,624 |
| Portland to Mount Vernon | ~2,847 mi | 7–14 days | $12,812 – $17,082 | $14,733 – $19,644 |
| Eugene to Albany | ~2,849 mi | 7–14 days | $12,821 – $17,094 | $14,744 – $19,658 |
| Portland to New Rochelle | ~2,850 mi | 7–14 days | $12,825 – $17,100 | $14,749 – $19,665 |
| Salem to Yonkers | ~2,871 mi | 7–14 days | $12,920 – $17,226 | $14,857 – $19,810 |
| Salem to New York City | ~2,872 mi | 7–14 days | $12,924 – $17,232 | $14,863 – $19,817 |
| Salem to Mount Vernon | ~2,875 mi | 7–14 days | $12,938 – $17,250 | $14,878 – $19,837 |
| Salem to New Rochelle | ~2,879 mi | 7–14 days | $12,956 – $17,274 | $14,899 – $19,865 |
| Eugene to New York City | ~2,890 mi | 7–14 days | $13,005 – $17,340 | $14,956 – $19,941 |
| Eugene to Yonkers | ~2,890 mi | 7–14 days | $13,005 – $17,340 | $14,956 – $19,941 |
| Eugene to Mount Vernon | ~2,894 mi | 7–14 days | $13,023 – $17,364 | $14,976 – $19,969 |
| Eugene to New Rochelle | ~2,897 mi | 7–14 days | $13,037 – $17,382 | $14,992 – $19,989 |
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 New York end, 954 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in New York, moving costs in New York, or the reverse trip, New York 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 New York moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to New York?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and New York City, the distance is about 2,844 miles. From our model that is $12,798 – $17,064 for a two-bedroom home and $14,718 – $19,624 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,215 – $12,286 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,143 – $8,191. Across the 30 city pairs we price between Oregon and New York, distances run from 2,507 to 2,897 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to New York take?
Portland to New York City is 6 days on the road (about 52 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 New York?
Yes. A move from Oregon into New York 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 New York?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,143 – $8,191 for a two-bedroom home over 2,844 miles against $12,798 – $17,064 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,215 – $12,286, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to New York each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,895 people (±1,033) moved from Oregon to New York that year, against about 1,975 (±1,169) from New York to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 26th-largest source of new residents for New York among the states.