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

Movers from Birmingham to Astoria

About 2,507 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,380–$10,980, delivery in 7–14 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 11 in Astoria.

2,507 miroad distance
43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$7,380–$10,9802-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Birmingham, Alabama
To: Astoria, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 2,507 miles (2,125 straight-line)
Drive time: 43 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 395 (208 interstate)
Movers at destination: 11 (8 interstate)

Reverse: Astoria → Birmingham

The route from Birmingham, AL to Astoria, OR covers roughly 2,507 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 $7,380 to $10,980 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 43 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 11 around Astoria (8 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 Astoria.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and Astoria about 10,000. The two cities have comparable density (1,366 and 1,667 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 Astoria

Full-service estimate for 2,507 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,950	$3,600	$4,390
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,430	$5,400	$6,590
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,380	$9,000	$10,980
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,800	$14,400	$17,560
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,230	$19,790	$24,150

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,480–$4,910

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

Portable container

$3,260–$4,790

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

Full-service mover

$7,380–$10,980

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 Astoria (destination)

City Transfer Company

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Triple T Trucking INC

USDOT: 639381
MC: 300350
Based in: Astoria, OR 97103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 1996

Call (503) 325-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Austin Wirkkala Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3724171
MC: 1312053
Based in: Chinook, WA 98614 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (360) 244-3571 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drft Company Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Drift Company Boat Hauling LLC

USDOT: 2191875
MC: 819498
Based in: Astoria, OR 97103 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (503) 816-1703 Route Verify on FMCSA

Coastal Peaks Logistics

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4498095
Based in: Warrenton, OR 97146 (6 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (503) 457-6169 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Stinger Trans & Ltl LLC

USDOT: 3909951
MC: 1442992
Based in: Cathlamet, WA 98612 (26 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (253) 606-7943 Route Verify on FMCSA

Commonwealth Industries LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4515221
MC: 1788175
Based in: Raymond, WA 98577 (33 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (360) 593-3161 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dk Luna Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1630749
MC: 601483
Based in: Longview, WA 98632 (36 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (360) 232-3826 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kenny'S Trucking Again

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Kenneth A White

USDOT: 674179
MC: 687495
Based in: Castle Rock, WA 98611 (44 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1997

Call (916) 599-4261 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Astoria

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,950 to $4,390 for a studio, $4,430 to $6,590 for a one-bedroom, $7,380 to $10,980 for a two-bedroom, $11,800 to $17,560 for a three-bedroom and $16,230 to $24,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Astoria from Birmingham?

About 2,507 road miles (2,125 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 43 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 Astoria?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,480 to $4,910 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,260 to $4,790. 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–Astoria corridor.