Moving from Portland, OR to Vancouver, WA
At about 9 miles, Portland to Vancouver is a local move. Movers bill it by the hour — crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee — so the bill depends on how long loading and unloading take more than on the miles. It does cross a state line, so the federal interstate rules apply even though the job is priced like a local one.
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 Vancouver, WA covers about 9 miles and is a local move. Full-service movers cost $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home in our model, done in one day. About 5,403 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 9 miles, crews cover Portland to Vancouver in a single day — under an hour on the road — so there is no delivery window to negotiate. What matters is access at both ends — stairs, elevators, how far the truck can park from the door — because every extra hour is billed.
- Move type
- Local move
- Driving
- under an hour
- Usually moves on
- an hourly crew with one truck
- Book ahead
- 1 to 2 weeks
Cost of moving from Portland to Vancouver
Priced by the hour; the container and freight columns show what the same hours cost with a lower-rate crew.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $235 – $375 | $195 – $315 | $175 – $285 |
| 1 bedroom | $315 – $575 | $255 – $475 | $225 – $425 |
| 2 bedrooms | $475 – $775 | $375 – $635 | $325 – $565 |
| 3 bedrooms | $795 – $1,425 | $615 – $1,155 | $525 – $1,020 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,355 – $2,075 | $1,035 – $1,675 | $875 – $1,475 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,675 – $2,475 | $1,275 – $1,995 | $1,075 – $1,755 |
Inside the 100-mile local band, so these are hourly figures: crew size × hourly rate × hours on site, plus a travel fee. Container and freight columns show the same job done by a lower-cost crew. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Portland to Vancouver
2 movers × 5–7 hours × $44–$56 an hour, plus a $75 travel fee = $515 to $859. The 9 miles only enter through the travel fee and drive time. 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 Vancouver
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 5,403 people a year (±773) moved from Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland, to Clark County, WA, home to Vancouver. Going the other way: about 2,375 people a year (±452). Movers from Multnomah County make up 19.6% of the 27,550 people a year who moved into Clark County from another county or state.
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR | 5,403 ±773 |
| Washington County, OR | 1,607 ±450 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 1,325 ±340 |
| King County, WA | 1,044 ±298 |
| Cowlitz County, WA | 980 ±248 |
Licensed movers at each end
111 household-goods carriers are based within 30 miles of Portland. 48 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.3% of their 221 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 |
| Graebel Moving ServicesUSDOT 1366254 | Wilsonville · 15 mi | 29 trucks | 0 | — |
| 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 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Vancouver end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Vancouver: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Both ends are in Oregon, so Oregon rather than the FMCSA regulates the move: ask the mover which Oregon licence or registration it holds and check it with the state. The federal 110% cap on non-binding estimates does not reach a move inside Oregon, so your protection on this 9-mile job is the estimate you sign, which on an hourly job means the rate, the minimum hours and the travel fee in writing. More in binding vs non-binding estimates.
Before you book Portland to Vancouver
Get the hourly rate, minimum and travel fee in writing
Local quotes hide in three numbers: the rate per mover per hour (about $44 to $56 for a full-service crew), a minimum number of hours, and a travel or "truck" fee of around $75. Ask for all three before you compare two movers.
Describe the access honestly
A third-floor walk-up, a long carry from the truck, an elevator that needs booking — each adds an hour or more, and on an hourly job that is the whole bill. Tell the mover before they quote, not on the day.
Arriving in Vancouver
A local move inside Vancouver later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Vancouver are Portland (about 9 mi), Salem (about 59 mi), Olympia (about 114 mi).
Other routes from Portland
All routes from Portland, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Portland to Sacramento, CA | ~563 mi | $2,534 – $3,378 |
Also moving to Vancouver: from Salem, OR, from Olympia, WA, from Eugene, OR, from Tacoma, WA.
Portland to Vancouver moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Portland, OR to Vancouver?
It is billed by the hour. A two-bedroom home with a crew of 2 for 5 to 7 hours comes to about $515 – $859; a three-bedroom home with a crew of 3 for 6 to 9 hours is about $867 – $1,587. Both include a travel fee of around $75. The 9 miles between the two cities barely matter — hours on site do.
How long does a move from Portland, OR to Vancouver take?
One day. The drive is under an hour, and a local crew loads, drives and unloads in a single shift. Book ahead: 1 to 2 weeks, 3 to 4 in summer or at a month-end.
What is the cheapest way to move from Portland, OR to Vancouver?
Do the packing yourself and hire the crew only for loading, driving and unloading. On an hourly job every hour you save is money off the bill, and packing is the slowest part. A container is rarely worth it under 9 miles because the container fee replaces very little labour.
Is Portland, OR to Vancouver an interstate move?
No. Both cities are in Oregon, so the move is regulated by Oregon rather than by the federal FMCSA. The carrier needs a USDOT number and whatever Oregon requires of household-goods movers; interstate authority (an MC number) is not required for this job. The federal 110% rule on non-binding estimates does not apply either, which is a good reason to ask for a binding estimate.
How many people move from Portland, OR to Vancouver each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 5,403 people a year (margin of error ±773) moved from Multnomah County, which contains Portland, to Clark County, which contains Vancouver.
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.