Moving from Virginia to Oregon
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Virginia Beach and Portland 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 miVirginia Beach → Portland
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $12,929+2-bedroom, movers
- 15City routes priced
In short
About 1,221 people moved from Virginia to Oregon in 2024 (Census estimate, ±825), and about 1,836 went the other way. Between Virginia Beach and Portland 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. 263 movers based in Virginia hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Virginia to Oregon
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,221 people a year (±825), against about 1,836 (±951) from Oregon to Virginia, so Oregon loses about 615 people a year on this exchange. Virginia is the 21st-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prince George County | Jackson County | 130 ±172* |
| Harrisonburg City | Multnomah County | 121 ±183* |
| Fairfax County | Multnomah County | 100 ±66 |
| Prince William County | Deschutes County | 95 ±153* |
| Fairfax County | Clackamas County | 93 ±141* |
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.
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia and Oregon.
Cost of moving from Virginia to Oregon
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 Virginia to Oregon
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington to Portland | ~2,735 mi | 7–14 days | $12,308 – $16,410 | $14,154 – $18,871 |
| Arlington to Salem | ~2,760 mi | 7–14 days | $12,420 – $16,560 | $14,283 – $19,044 |
| Richmond to Portland | ~2,765 mi | 7–14 days | $12,443 – $16,590 | $14,309 – $19,078 |
| Arlington to Eugene | ~2,772 mi | 7–14 days | $12,474 – $16,632 | $14,345 – $19,127 |
| Richmond to Salem | ~2,788 mi | 7–14 days | $12,546 – $16,728 | $14,428 – $19,237 |
| Richmond to Eugene | ~2,797 mi | 7–14 days | $12,587 – $16,782 | $14,474 – $19,299 |
| Norfolk to Portland | ~2,856 mi | 7–14 days | $12,852 – $17,136 | $14,780 – $19,706 |
| Chesapeake to Portland | ~2,862 mi | 7–14 days | $12,879 – $17,172 | $14,811 – $19,748 |
| Virginia Beach to Portland | ~2,873 mi | 7–14 days | $12,929 – $17,238 | $14,868 – $19,824 |
| Norfolk to Salem | ~2,879 mi | 7–14 days | $12,956 – $17,274 | $14,899 – $19,865 |
| Chesapeake to Salem | ~2,884 mi | 7–14 days | $12,978 – $17,304 | $14,925 – $19,900 |
| Norfolk to Eugene | ~2,887 mi | 7–14 days | $12,992 – $17,322 | $14,940 – $19,920 |
| Chesapeake to Eugene | ~2,893 mi | 7–14 days | $13,019 – $17,358 | $14,971 – $19,962 |
| Virginia Beach to Salem | ~2,896 mi | 7–14 days | $13,032 – $17,376 | $14,987 – $19,982 |
| Virginia Beach to Eugene | ~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 Virginia
107 of the 263 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,338 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 164 of 765 vehicle inspections (21.4%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 163 of 1,338 driver inspections (12.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer IncChesapeake, VA · USDOT 139659 | 426 | 50 of 247 | 3 of 426 |
| JK Moving ServicesSterling, VA · USDOT 1065394 | 107 | 7 of 57 | 8 of 107 |
| Stewart Moving and StorageMidlothian, VA · USDOT 1194537 | 102 | 13 of 50 | 9 of 102 |
| Quality Services MovingLorton, VA · USDOT 819924 | 54 | 16 of 32 | 11 of 54 |
| Hampton Roads Moving & StorageSuffolk, VA · USDOT 1581633 | 46 | 10 of 25 | 2 of 46 |
| Apple MovingChesapeake, VA · USDOT 163678 | 40 | 4 of 22 | 4 of 40 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
411 listed household-goods carriers are based in Virginia, 263 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Virginia 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 Virginia. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Virginia
Virginia to Oregon moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Virginia to Oregon?
Between the two states' main cities, Virginia Beach and Portland, 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 Virginia and Oregon, distances run from 2,735 to 2,906 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Virginia to Oregon take?
Virginia Beach to Portland 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 Virginia to Oregon?
Yes. A move from Virginia into Oregon is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 411 listed movers based in Virginia, 263 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Virginia.
What is the cheapest way to move from Virginia to Oregon?
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 Virginia to Oregon each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,221 people (±825) moved from Virginia to Oregon that year, against about 1,836 (±951) from Oregon to Virginia. That makes Virginia the 21st-largest source of new residents for Oregon among the states.