Portland, OR

Great Falls, MT → Portland, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Great Falls to Portland

About 656 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,920–$5,830, delivery in 2–5 days, 28 carriers on the Great Falls side and 645 in Portland.

  • 656 miroad distance
  • 12 h 1 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $3,920–$5,8302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 656 miles (556 straight-line)
Drive time
12 h 1 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
28 (21 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (474 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Great Falls

The route from Great Falls, MT to Portland, OR covers roughly 656 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $3,920 to $5,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 12 h 1 min.

On the Great Falls side there are 28 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (21 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around Portland (474 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 Portland.

Great Falls has a population of about 60,000 and Portland about 635,109. Portland is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 2,613 in Great Falls), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Oregon is a higher-cost state than Montana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Great Falls to Portland

Full-service estimate for 656 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,570 $1,910 $2,330
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,350 $2,870 $3,500
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $3,920 $4,780 $5,830
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,270 $7,650 $9,330
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $8,620 $10,520 $12,830

Rental truck (DIY)

$970–$1,370

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

Portable container

$1,610–$2,360

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

Full-service mover

$3,920–$5,830

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

Moving cost calculator

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Typical full-service range.

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

Moving companies for this route

Near Great Falls (origin)

Hi-Line Moving Services INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
877828
MC
297732
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
45 trucks, 38 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Easterseals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3267561
MC
1031004
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

Suhr Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
30168
MC
46313
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59404 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Hi-Line Transfer & Storage INC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1081377
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2002

Discover Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1232316
MC
486062
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2004

North Star Moving Services

Licensed interstate
USDOT
561051
MC
274909
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Art And Paul Moving And Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
602751
MC
290282
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59405 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Fsw INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3742363
MC
1325255
Based in
Great Falls, MT 59401 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

All 28 movers in Great Falls

Near Portland (destination)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jacko Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2580906
MC
903633
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863079
MC
722865
Based in
Portland, OR 97214 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Atlantic & Pacific Freightways INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381463
MC
204314
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248002
MC
32882
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98661 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2363186
MC
810023
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3436341
MC
1119093
Based in
Damascus, OR 97089 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
61733
MC
581707
Based in
Portland, OR 97220 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 645 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Great Falls to Portland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,570 to $2,330 for a studio, $2,350 to $3,500 for a one-bedroom, $3,920 to $5,830 for a two-bedroom, $6,270 to $9,330 for a three-bedroom and $8,620 to $12,830 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Great Falls?

About 656 road miles (556 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 12 h 1 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Montana 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 Great Falls to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $970 to $1,370 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,610 to $2,360. 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 Great Falls–Portland corridor.