Moving from Oregon to Virginia
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Virginia Beach it is about 2,873 miles and 6 days on the road (about 52 hours of driving); the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,735 to 2,906 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.
- ~2,873 miPortland → Virginia Beach
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,929+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 1,836 people moved from Oregon to Virginia in 2024 (Census estimate, ±951), and about 1,221 went the other way. Between Portland and Virginia Beach it is about 2,873 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $12,929 – $17,238 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 77 movers based in Oregon hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Oregon to Virginia
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,836 people a year (±951), against about 1,221 (±825) from Virginia to Oregon, so Virginia gains about 615 people a year on this exchange. Oregon is the 29th-largest of the 49 states sending people to Virginia; Virginia took in about 265,444 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah County | Virginia Beach City | 86 ±118* |
| Washington County | Albemarle County | 62 ±78* |
| Lane County | Henrico County | 48 ±38 |
| Coos County | Chesapeake City | 43 ±47* |
| Multnomah County | Carroll County | 39 ±62* |
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 Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Virginia
At about 2,873 miles, full-service movers should land around $12,929 – $17,238 for a two-bedroom home and $14,868 – $19,824 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,309 – $12,411; a freight trailer is $6,206 – $8,274.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,696 – $12,929 | $6,981 – $9,309 | $4,654 – $6,206 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,636 – $15,514 | $8,378 – $11,170 | $5,585 – $7,447 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,929 – $17,238 | $9,309 – $12,411 | $6,206 – $8,274 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,868 – $19,824 | $10,705 – $14,273 | $7,137 – $9,515 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,807 – $22,409 | $12,101 – $16,135 | $8,067 – $10,757 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,393 – $25,857 | $13,963 – $18,617 | $9,309 – $12,411 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,873 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 Virginia
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 1 has a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Arlington | ~2,735 mi | 7–14 days | $12,308 – $16,410 | $14,154 – $18,871 |
| Salem to Arlington | ~2,760 mi | 7–14 days | $12,420 – $16,560 | $14,283 – $19,044 |
| Portland to Richmond | ~2,765 mi | 7–14 days | $12,443 – $16,590 | $14,309 – $19,078 |
| Eugene to Arlington | ~2,772 mi | 7–14 days | $12,474 – $16,632 | $14,345 – $19,127 |
| Salem to Richmond | ~2,788 mi | 7–14 days | $12,546 – $16,728 | $14,428 – $19,237 |
| Eugene to Richmond | ~2,797 mi | 7–14 days | $12,587 – $16,782 | $14,474 – $19,299 |
| Portland to Norfolk | ~2,856 mi | 7–14 days | $12,852 – $17,136 | $14,780 – $19,706 |
| Portland to Chesapeake | ~2,862 mi | 7–14 days | $12,879 – $17,172 | $14,811 – $19,748 |
| Portland to Virginia Beach | ~2,873 mi | 7–14 days | $12,929 – $17,238 | $14,868 – $19,824 |
| Salem to Norfolk | ~2,879 mi | 7–14 days | $12,956 – $17,274 | $14,899 – $19,865 |
| Salem to Chesapeake | ~2,884 mi | 7–14 days | $12,978 – $17,304 | $14,925 – $19,900 |
| Eugene to Norfolk | ~2,887 mi | 7–14 days | $12,992 – $17,322 | $14,940 – $19,920 |
| Eugene to Chesapeake | ~2,893 mi | 7–14 days | $13,019 – $17,358 | $14,971 – $19,962 |
| Salem to Virginia Beach | ~2,896 mi | 7–14 days | $13,032 – $17,376 | $14,987 – $19,982 |
| Eugene to Virginia Beach | ~2,906 mi | 7–14 days | $13,077 – $17,436 | $15,039 – $20,051 |
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 Virginia end, 411 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Virginia, moving costs in Virginia, or the reverse trip, Virginia 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 Virginia moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Virginia?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Virginia Beach, the distance is about 2,873 miles. From our model that is $12,929 – $17,238 for a two-bedroom home and $14,868 – $19,824 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,309 – $12,411 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,206 – $8,274. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Oregon and Virginia, distances run from 2,735 to 2,906 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Virginia take?
Portland to Virginia Beach 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 Virginia?
Yes. A move from Oregon into Virginia 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 Virginia?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,206 – $8,274 for a two-bedroom home over 2,873 miles against $12,929 – $17,238 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,309 – $12,411, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Oregon to Virginia each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,836 people (±951) moved from Oregon to Virginia that year, against about 1,221 (±825) from Virginia to Oregon. That makes Oregon the 29th-largest source of new residents for Virginia among the states.