Moving from Oregon to Utah
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Salt Lake City it is about 740 miles and 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving); the 12 city pairs we price between the two states run from 697 to 874 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.
- ~740 miPortland → Salt Lake City
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,330+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 4,293 people moved from Oregon to Utah in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,764), and about 3,727 went the other way. Between Portland and Salt Lake City it is about 740 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $3,330 – $4,440 in our model, delivered in 3–7 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Utah
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 4,293 people a year (±1,764), against about 3,727 (±1,331) from Utah to Oregon, so Utah gains about 566 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 7th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Utah; Utah took in about 94,553 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Salt Lake County | 361 ±190 |
| Deschutes County | Salt Lake County | 288 ±227 |
| Washington County | Salt Lake County | 205 ±183 |
| Washington County | Utah County | 173 ±96 |
| Deschutes County | Uintah County | 154 ±223* |
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 Salt Lake 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 Utah.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Utah
At about 740 miles, full-service movers should land around $3,330 – $4,440 for a two-bedroom home and $3,829 – $5,106 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $2,398 – $3,197; a freight trailer is $1,598 – $2,131.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,498 – $3,330 | $1,798 – $2,398 | $1,199 – $1,598 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,997 – $3,996 | $2,158 – $2,877 | $1,439 – $1,918 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,330 – $4,440 | $2,398 – $3,197 | $1,598 – $2,131 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,829 – $5,106 | $2,757 – $3,676 | $1,838 – $2,451 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,329 – $5,772 | $3,117 – $4,156 | $2,078 – $2,771 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $4,995 – $6,660 | $3,596 – $4,795 | $2,398 – $3,197 |
Transport only, for an estimated 740 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 Utah
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene to Ogden | ~697 mi | 3–7 days | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
| Portland to Ogden | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Salem to Ogden | ~716 mi | 3–7 days | $3,222 – $4,296 | $3,705 – $4,940 |
| Eugene to Salt Lake City | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
| Salem to Salt Lake City | ~739 mi | 3–7 days | $3,326 – $4,434 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| Portland to Salt Lake City | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Eugene to Provo | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Salem to Provo | ~773 mi | 3–7 days | $3,479 – $4,638 | $4,000 – $5,334 |
| Portland to Provo | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Eugene to Saint George | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Salem to Saint George | ~854 mi | 3–7 days | $3,843 – $5,124 | $4,419 – $5,893 |
| Portland to Saint George | ~874 mi | 3–7 days | $3,933 – $5,244 | $4,523 – $6,031 |
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 Utah end, 119 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Utah, moving costs in Utah, or the reverse trip, Utah 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 Utah moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Utah?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Salt Lake City, the distance is about 740 miles. From our model that is $3,330 – $4,440 for a two-bedroom home and $3,829 – $5,106 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $2,398 – $3,197 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $1,598 – $2,131. Across the 12 city pairs we price between Oregon and Utah, distances run from 697 to 874 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Utah take?
Portland to Salt Lake City is 2 days on the road (about 13 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 3 to 7 days, because at this distance it usually travels on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oregon to Utah?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Utah 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 Utah?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $1,598 – $2,131 for a two-bedroom home over 740 miles against $3,330 – $4,440 with full-service movers. A container, about $2,398 – $3,197, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Utah each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 4,293 people (±1,764) moved from Oregon to Utah that year, against about 3,727 (±1,331) from Utah to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 7th-largest source of new residents for Utah among the states.