Moving from Spokane, WA to Portland, OR
About 338 miles across a state line, from Washington into Oregon, 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 Spokane, WA to Portland, OR covers about 338 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,521 – $2,028 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 299 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 338 miles, about 6 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,521 – $2,028. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 6 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Spokane to Portland
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,141 – $1,521 | $821 – $1,095 | $548 – $730 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,369 – $1,825 | $986 – $1,314 | $657 – $876 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,095 – $1,460 | $730 – $973 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,749 – $2,332 | $1,259 – $1,679 | $840 – $1,119 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,977 – $2,636 | $1,424 – $1,898 | $949 – $1,265 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $2,282 – $3,042 | $1,643 – $2,190 | $1,095 – $1,460 |
Transport only, for an estimated 338 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, Spokane to Portland
338 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,690. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,521 to $2,028, 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 Spokane to Portland
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 299 people a year (±160) moved from Spokane County, WA, home to Spokane, to Multnomah County, OR, home to Portland. Going the other way: about 320 people a year (±127). Movers from Spokane County make up 0.5% of the 55,253 people a year who moved into Multnomah County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 20,388 people a year (±3,359) moving from Washington to Oregon and about 32,341 people a year (±4,186) from Oregon to Washington — a net gain for Washington of about 11,953 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 1,612 ±400 |
| Kootenai County, ID | 1,324 ±551 |
| Stevens County, WA | 1,086 ±298 |
| Thurston County, WA | 1,067 ±439 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 882 ±315 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Clackamas County, OR | 7,793 ±1,103 |
| Washington County, OR | 6,561 ±680 |
| Marion County, OR | 2,754 ±746 |
| Clark County, WA | 2,375 ±452 |
| King County, WA | 1,703 ±303 |
Licensed movers at each end
18 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Spokane (32 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.8% of their 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devries Moving Packing StorageUSDOT 3154189 | Spokane · 2 mi | 13 trucks | 8 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dan the Moving ManUSDOT 1909844 | Spokane · 2 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3339968 | Spokane Valley · 10 mi | 8 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3211658 | Spokane Valley · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Alliance Moving IncUSDOT 1127257 | Coeur d'Alene · 30 mi | 6 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Jerrys Hauling ServiceUSDOT 781293 | Spokane · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Portland end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Portland: All Service Moving (Portland, 100 trucks), Suddath Moving & Storage (Portland, 29 trucks), Graebel Moving Services (Wilsonville, 29 trucks), Terminal Transfer Inc (Portland, 25 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Washington into Oregon, 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 Spokane to Portland
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 338 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Portland
A local move inside Portland later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Portland are Vancouver (about 9 mi), Salem (about 51 mi), Eugene (about 121 mi).
Other routes from Spokane
All routes from Spokane, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Missoula, MT | ~198 mi | $891 – $1,188 |
| Spokane to Seattle, WA | ~266 mi | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| Spokane to Tacoma, WA | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
| Spokane to Olympia, WA | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Spokane to Vancouver, WA | ~333 mi | $1,499 – $1,998 |
| Spokane to Boise, ID | ~333 mi | $1,499 – $1,998 |
| Spokane to Eugene, OR | ~431 mi | $1,940 – $2,586 |
| Spokane to Billings, MT | ~515 mi | $2,318 – $3,090 |
Also moving to Portland: from Vancouver, WA, from Salem, OR, from Eugene, OR, from Olympia, WA.
Spokane to Portland moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Spokane to Portland, OR?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 338 miles cost about $1,141 – $1,521 for a studio, $1,521 – $2,028 for a two-bedroom home and $1,749 – $2,332 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Spokane to Portland, OR take?
The drive is about 6 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Spokane to Portland, OR?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $730 – $973 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,521 – $2,028 with full-service movers; a moving container is $1,095 – $1,460.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Spokane to Portland, OR?
Yes. Spokane is in Washington and Portland is in Oregon, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 18 listed movers within 30 miles of Spokane hold it.
How many people move from Spokane to Portland, OR each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 299 people a year (margin of error ±160) moved from Spokane County, which contains Spokane, to Multnomah 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.