Birmingham, AL → Ashland, OR · Cross-country move

Movers from Birmingham to Ashland

About 2,397 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,210–$10,720, delivery in 7–14 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 5 in Ashland.

2,397 miroad distance
42 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$7,210–$10,7202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Birmingham, Alabama
To: Ashland, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 2,397 miles (2,031 straight-line)
Drive time: 42 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 395 (208 interstate)
Movers at destination: 5 (1 interstate)

Reverse: Ashland → Birmingham

The route from Birmingham, AL to Ashland, OR covers roughly 2,397 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $7,210 to $10,720 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 42 hours (5 driving days).

On the Birmingham side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (208 of them authorized for interstate work), and 5 around Ashland (1 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Ashland.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and Ashland about 21,000. Ashland is the denser city (3,219 people per square mile versus 1,366 in Birmingham), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Oregon is a higher-cost state than Alabama, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Birmingham to Ashland

Full-service estimate for 2,397 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,880	$3,520	$4,290
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,320	$5,270	$6,430
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,210	$8,790	$10,720
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,530	$14,060	$17,150
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$15,850	$19,330	$23,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,360–$4,750

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$3,160–$4,650

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$7,210–$10,720

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Birmingham (origin)

Buddy Moore Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 843883
MC: 370920
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35222 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 359 trucks, 354 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (205) 949-2260 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dixie Trucking Company LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2263023
MC: 822669
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 117 trucks, 117 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (205) 841-1930 Route Verify on FMCSA

Deep South Freight

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Tvs INC

USDOT: 273403
MC: 163871
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35204 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 109 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1986

Call (205) 326-0490 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Thrift Stores INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Alabama Thrift Stores INC

USDOT: 446588
MC: 656355
Based in: Irondale, AL 35210 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 71 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (205) 856-1234 Route Verify on FMCSA

New Latitude Moving Admiral Movers Motivated Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Move & Store LLC

USDOT: 2179652
MC: 765956
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35211 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 52 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (855) 624-4537 Route Verify on FMCSA

U-Haul

Licensed interstate

Legal name: U-Haul Company Of Alabama INC

USDOT: 428450
MC: 881025
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35216 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 52 trucks, 73 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (602) 263-6811 Route Verify on FMCSA

Associated Grocers Of The South INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 187921
MC: 432768
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35217 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 51 trucks, 48 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (205) 808-4915 Route Verify on FMCSA

Thompson Delivery Services Colwright

Licensed interstate

Legal name: McCorquodale Transfer LLC

USDOT: 713589
MC: 352161
Based in: Birmingham, AL 35203 (1 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 35 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (205) 870-7474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 395 movers in Birmingham

Near Ashland (destination)

Earth Stewards LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 2186546
Based in: Talent, OR 97540 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (541) 646-1864 Route Verify on FMCSA

Junior Mover

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Gary E Stamps

USDOT: 2205624
Based in: Ashland, OR 97520 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (541) 621-3059 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peoples Warehouse INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 26826
MC: 32168
Based in: Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (541) 884-7425 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jamayca'S Holdings LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 1840557
MC: 667062
Based in: Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (541) 539-8181 Route Verify on FMCSA

J&c Hauling Limited Liability Company

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3482383
MC: 1143370
Based in: Klamath Falls, OR 97601 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (541) 827-9116 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 5 movers in Ashland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Birmingham to Ashland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,880 to $4,290 for a studio, $4,320 to $6,430 for a one-bedroom, $7,210 to $10,720 for a two-bedroom, $11,530 to $17,150 for a three-bedroom and $15,850 to $23,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Ashland from Birmingham?

About 2,397 road miles (2,031 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 42 hours (5 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Alabama into Oregon makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Birmingham to Ashland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,360 to $4,750 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,160 to $4,650. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Birmingham–Ashland corridor.