Moving from Portland, OR to Las Vegas, NV
About 881 miles across a state line, from Oregon into Nevada, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Portland, OR to Las Vegas, NV covers about 881 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $3,965 – $5,286 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 279 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 881 miles between Oregon and Nevada, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $3,965 – $5,286 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Portland to Las Vegas
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,973 – $3,965 | $2,141 – $2,854 | $1,427 – $1,903 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,568 – $4,757 | $2,569 – $3,425 | $1,713 – $2,284 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,965 – $5,286 | $2,854 – $3,806 | $1,903 – $2,537 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,559 – $6,079 | $3,283 – $4,377 | $2,188 – $2,918 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,154 – $6,872 | $3,711 – $4,948 | $2,474 – $3,298 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $5,947 – $7,929 | $4,282 – $5,709 | $2,854 – $3,806 |
Transport only, for an estimated 881 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Portland to Las Vegas
881 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $4,405. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $3,965 to $5,286, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Portland to Las Vegas
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 279 people a year (±110) moved from Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland, to Clark County, NV, home to Las Vegas. Going the other way: about 189 people a year (±116). Movers from Multnomah County make up 0.3% of the 101,870 people a year who moved into Clark County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 2,358 people a year (±1,167) moving from Oregon to Nevada and about 2,569 people a year (±1,394) from Nevada to Oregon — a net gain for Oregon of about 211 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 9,470 ±1,192 |
| Washington County, OR | 8,650 ±1,135 |
| Clark County, WA | 5,403 ±773 |
| King County, WA | 1,552 ±436 |
| Lane County, OR | 1,425 ±453 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 12,873 ±1,782 |
| Honolulu County, HI | 3,034 ±811 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,998 ±761 |
| Riverside County, CA | 2,651 ±799 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 2,648 ±750 |
Licensed movers at each end
59 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Portland (111 counting those licensed only inside Oregon). 43 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.2% of their 216 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Service MovingUSDOT 1863079 | Portland · 2 mi | 100 trucks | 78 | 17.4% of 46 |
| Suddath Moving & StorageUSDOT 2482348 | Portland · 5 mi | 29 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Terminal Transfer IncUSDOT 59571 | Portland · 7 mi | 25 trucks | 22 | 25.0% of 16 |
| PDX Movers LLCUSDOT 2353055 | Tualatin · 12 mi | 15 trucks | 34 | 10.3% of 29 |
| Rose City Moving & StorageUSDOT 295098 | Portland · 5 mi | 13 trucks | 1 | 0.0% of 1 |
| A-1 Premium Moving LLCUSDOT 2033832 | Portland · 7 mi | 12 trucks | 0 | — |
How these figures are calculated
At the Las Vegas end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Las Vegas: Us Safe Moving LLC (Las Vegas, 25 trucks), All My Sons Moving & Storage of Las Vegas LLC (North Las Vegas, 18 trucks), Royal Moving and Storage LLC (Henderson, 16 trucks), Ace World Wide of Nevada (North Las Vegas, 14 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oregon into Nevada, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Portland to Las Vegas
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 881 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Las Vegas
A local move inside Las Vegas later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $465 – $761 for a two-bedroom home and $777 – $1,398 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Las Vegas are Paradise (about 7 mi), Spring Valley (about 9 mi), North Las Vegas (about 11 mi).
Other routes from Portland
All routes from Portland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Portland to Vancouver, WA | ~9 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Portland to Salem, OR | ~51 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Portland to Eugene, OR | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Portland to Olympia, WA | ~123 mi | $554 – $738 |
| Portland to Tacoma, WA | ~140 mi | $630 – $840 |
| Portland to Seattle, WA | 174 mi | $783 – $1,044 |
| Portland to Spokane, WA | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Portland to Boise, ID | ~402 mi | $1,809 – $2,412 |
Also moving to Las Vegas: from Moreno Valley, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Bakersfield, CA.
Portland to Las Vegas moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Portland, OR to Las Vegas?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 881 miles cost about $2,973 – $3,965 for a studio, $3,965 – $5,286 for a two-bedroom home and $4,559 – $6,079 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Portland, OR to Las Vegas take?
The drive is 2 days on the road (about 16 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Portland, OR to Las Vegas?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $1,903 – $2,537 for a two-bedroom home, against $3,965 – $5,286 with full-service movers; a moving container is $2,854 – $3,806.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Portland, OR to Las Vegas?
Yes. Portland is in Oregon and Las Vegas is in Nevada, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 59 listed movers within 30 miles of Portland hold it.
How many people move from Portland, OR to Las Vegas each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 279 people a year (margin of error ±110) moved from Multnomah County, which contains Portland, to Clark County, which contains Las Vegas.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.