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

Movers from Birmingham to Corvallis

About 2,454 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,300–$10,850, delivery in 7–14 days, 395 carriers on the Birmingham side and 38 in Corvallis.

2,454 miroad distance
43 hours (5 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$7,300–$10,8502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Birmingham, Alabama
To: Corvallis, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 2,454 miles (2,080 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: 38 (17 interstate)

Reverse: Corvallis → Birmingham

Moving from Birmingham to Corvallis is a cross-country move of roughly 2,454 road miles, heading northwest from Alabama to Oregon.

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 $7,300 to $10,850 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 38 around Corvallis (17 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 Corvallis.

Birmingham has a population of about 195,893 and Corvallis about 60,000. Corvallis is the denser city (4,124 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 Corvallis

Full-service estimate for 2,454 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,920	$3,560	$4,340
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$4,380	$5,340	$6,510
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$7,300	$8,900	$10,850
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$11,670	$14,230	$17,370
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$16,050	$19,570	$23,880

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,420–$4,830

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

Portable container

$3,210–$4,720

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

Full-service mover

$7,300–$10,850

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

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Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

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 Corvallis (destination)

Smith Seed Services LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 317331
MC: 157684
Based in: Halsey, OR 97348 (15 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 20 trucks, 17 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (458) 284-5002 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bertsch Moving & Storage Co INC

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Bertsch Transfer & Storage Co

USDOT: 528164
Based in: Corvallis, OR 97333 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 11 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (541) 754-0222 Route Verify on FMCSA

Frontier Trading Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1586407
MC: 587315
Based in: Shedd, OR 97377 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (541) 905-6119 Route Verify on FMCSA

Nick Glass Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3547259
MC: 1781096
Based in: Albany, OR 97321 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (541) 619-1343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Brent Hanslovan Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1585039
MC: 586813
Based in: Albany, OR 97321 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (541) 926-9331 Route Verify on FMCSA

Braun'S Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3177601
MC: 123587
Based in: Albany, OR 97321 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (503) 505-2458 Route Verify on FMCSA

Marley'S Movers Transport INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4051763
MC: 1535511
Based in: Albany, OR 97322 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (541) 990-4647 Route Verify on FMCSA

Silver Mesa LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3160546
MC: 1422701
Based in: Monmouth, OR 97361 (15 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (971) 600-8934 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 38 movers in Corvallis

Tips for this move

Expect a delivery spread of one to two weeks; plan temporary housing in Corvallis accordingly.
Compare a full-service van line against a container service; for a small household the container often wins.
Ask about consolidated versus dedicated truck options—dedicated is faster but costs more.
Read the FMCSA 'Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move' booklet the carrier must provide.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,920 to $4,340 for a studio, $4,380 to $6,510 for a one-bedroom, $7,300 to $10,850 for a two-bedroom, $11,670 to $17,370 for a three-bedroom and $16,050 to $23,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Corvallis from Birmingham?

About 2,454 road miles (2,080 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 Corvallis?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,420 to $4,830 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,210 to $4,720. 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–Corvallis corridor.