Moving from Utah to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Salt Lake City and Portland 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 miSalt Lake City → Portland
- 3–7 daysTypical transit
- $3,330+2-bedroom, movers
- 12City routes priced
In short
About 3,727 people moved from Utah to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±1,331), and about 4,293 went the other way. Between Salt Lake City and Portland 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. 45 movers based in Utah hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Utah to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 3,727 people a year (±1,331), against about 4,293 (±1,764) from Oregon to Utah, so Oregon loses about 566 people a year on this exchange. Utah is the 7th-largest of the 44 states sending people to Oregon; Oregon took in about 117,874 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County | Multnomah County | 480 ±251 |
| Davis County | Washington County | 246 ±312* |
| Salt Lake County | Lane County | 207 ±108 |
| Salt Lake County | Douglas County | 189 ±196* |
| Salt Lake County | Deschutes County | 144 ±144* |
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.
Salt Lake City to Portland, 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 Utah and Oregon.
Cost of moving from Utah to Oregon
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 Utah to Oregon
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden to Eugene | ~697 mi | 3–7 days | $3,137 – $4,182 | $3,607 – $4,809 |
| Ogden to Portland | ~715 mi | 3–7 days | $3,218 – $4,290 | $3,700 – $4,933 |
| Ogden to Salem | ~716 mi | 3–7 days | $3,222 – $4,296 | $3,705 – $4,940 |
| Salt Lake City to Eugene | ~717 mi | 3–7 days | $3,227 – $4,302 | $3,710 – $4,947 |
| Salt Lake City to Salem | ~739 mi | 3–7 days | $3,326 – $4,434 | $3,824 – $5,099 |
| Salt Lake City to Portland | ~740 mi | 3–7 days | $3,330 – $4,440 | $3,829 – $5,106 |
| Provo to Eugene | ~748 mi | 3–7 days | $3,366 – $4,488 | $3,871 – $5,161 |
| Provo to Salem | ~773 mi | 3–7 days | $3,479 – $4,638 | $4,000 – $5,334 |
| Provo to Portland | ~776 mi | 3–7 days | $3,492 – $4,656 | $4,016 – $5,354 |
| Saint George to Eugene | ~808 mi | 3–7 days | $3,636 – $4,848 | $4,181 – $5,575 |
| Saint George to Salem | ~854 mi | 3–7 days | $3,843 – $5,124 | $4,419 – $5,893 |
| Saint George to Portland | ~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 Utah
18 of the 45 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 97 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 10 of 57 vehicle inspections (17.5%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 12 of 94 driver inspections (12.8%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&S Moving LLCHooper, UT · USDOT 3540875 | 16 | 2 of 11 | 2 of 16 |
| A1 Custom Movers LLCOrem, UT · USDOT 1271923 | 13 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 13 |
| Affordable Moving LLCSouth Jordan, UT · USDOT 3532380 | 11 | 0 of 5 | 0 of 11 |
| Designer Moving and StorageSlc, UT · USDOT 284519 | 10 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 10 |
| Best of Utah Moving Company LLCSandy, UT · USDOT 2920944 | 10 | 1 of 7 | 1 of 10 |
| Loyal Moving and Storage LLCSalt Lake City, UT · USDOT 4256547 | 6 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
119 listed household-goods carriers are based in Utah, 45 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Utah directory ranks them. At the Oregon end, 167 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Oregon, moving costs in Oregon, or the reverse trip, Oregon to Utah. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Utah
Utah to Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Utah to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Salt Lake City and Portland, 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 Utah and Oregon, distances run from 697 to 874 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Utah to Oregon take?
Salt Lake City to Portland 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 Utah to Oregon?
Yes. A move from Utah into Oregon is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 119 listed movers based in Utah, 45 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Utah.
What is the cheapest way to move from Utah to Oregon?
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 Utah to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 3,727 people (±1,331) moved from Utah to Oregon that year, against about 4,293 (±1,764) from Oregon to Utah. That makes Utah the 7th-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.