Moving from Seattle, WA to Portland, ME
About 2,895 miles across a state line, from Washington into Maine, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Seattle, WA to Portland, ME covers about 2,895 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $13,028 – $17,370 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 9 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,895 miles from Washington to Maine. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $13,028 – $17,370 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Seattle to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,771 – $13,028 | $7,035 – $9,380 | $4,690 – $6,253 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,725 – $15,633 | $8,442 – $11,256 | $5,628 – $7,504 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,028 – $17,370 | $9,380 – $12,506 | $6,253 – $8,338 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,982 – $19,975 | $10,787 – $14,382 | $7,191 – $9,588 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,936 – $22,581 | $12,194 – $16,258 | $8,129 – $10,839 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,541 – $26,055 | $14,070 – $18,760 | $9,380 – $12,506 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,895 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Seattle to Portland
2,895 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $14,475. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $13,028 to $17,370, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Seattle to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 9 people a year (±13) moved from King County, WA, home to Seattle, to Cumberland County, ME, home to Portland. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count. Going the other way: about 95 people a year (±149). Movers from King County make up 0.1% of the 15,393 people a year who moved into Cumberland County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 609 people a year (±464) moving from Washington to Maine and about 640 people a year (±526) from Maine to Washington — a net gain for Washington of about 31 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 21,771 ±1,735 |
| Pierce County, WA | 21,425 ±1,746 |
| Kitsap County, WA | 3,349 ±699 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 3,295 ±699 |
| Spokane County, WA | 3,045 ±593 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| York County, ME | 1,799 ±379 |
| Androscoggin County, ME | 1,445 ±352 |
| Penobscot County, ME | 726 ±337 |
| Kennebec County, ME | 542 ±262 |
| Oxford County, ME | 536 ±187 |
Licensed movers at each end
79 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Seattle (299 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 48 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.1% of their 274 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Relocation Services Aff Aes TransportationUSDOT 340754 | Fife · 25 mi | 86 trucks | 184 | 12.0% of 108 |
| Hogland Transfer CoUSDOT 8264 | Everett · 24 mi | 67 trucks | 44 | 26.7% of 15 |
| CMS Relocation & LogisticsUSDOT 505087 | Kent · 15 mi | 59 trucks | 8 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Hansen Bros Moving & StorageUSDOT 8257 | Bellevue · 9 mi | 46 trucks | 10 | 16.7% of 6 |
| Hill Moving Services IncUSDOT 534666 | Poulsbo · 17 mi | 34 trucks | 10 | 33.3% of 3 |
| 4252510911USDOT 153161 | Kent · 15 mi | 31 trucks | 22 | 37.5% of 8 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: Bisson Moving LLC (Westbrook, 20 trucks), Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists (Portland, 14 trucks), Integrity Movers (Scarborough, 5 trucks), Reds Moving Inc (Lewiston, 5 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Washington into Maine, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Seattle to Portland
Insist on a survey
Over 2,895 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,895 miles of handling.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $495 – $817 for a two-bedroom home and $831 – $1,506 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Manchester (about 88 mi), Nashua (about 101 mi), Boston (about 115 mi).
Other routes from Seattle
All routes from Seattle, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle to Tacoma, WA | ~29 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Seattle to Olympia, WA | ~55 mi | $535 – $873 |
| Seattle to Vancouver, WA | ~160 mi | $720 – $960 |
| Seattle to Portland, OR | 174 mi | $783 – $1,044 |
| Seattle to Salem, OR | ~218 mi | $981 – $1,308 |
| Seattle to Spokane, WA | ~266 mi | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| Seattle to Eugene, OR | ~289 mi | $1,301 – $1,734 |
| Seattle to Missoula, MT | ~460 mi | $2,070 – $2,760 |
Also moving to Portland: from Manchester, NH, from Boston, MA, from Bangor, ME, from Hartford, CT.
Seattle to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Seattle to Portland, ME?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 2,895 miles cost about $9,771 – $13,028 for a studio, $13,028 – $17,370 for a two-bedroom home and $14,982 – $19,975 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Seattle to Portland, ME take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Seattle to Portland, ME?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $6,253 – $8,338 for a two-bedroom home, against $13,028 – $17,370 with full-service movers; a moving container is $9,380 – $12,506.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Seattle to Portland, ME?
Yes. Seattle is in Washington and Portland is in Maine, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 79 listed movers within 30 miles of Seattle hold it.
How many people move from Seattle to Portland, ME each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 9 people a year (margin of error ±13) moved from King County, which contains Seattle, to Cumberland County, which contains Portland.
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.