Hood River, OR → Hillsboro, OR · Short-haul move

Movers from Hood River to Hillsboro

About 82 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,520–$2,250, delivery in 1–2 days, 13 carriers on the Hood River side and 165 in Hillsboro.

82 miroad distance
2 h 7 mindriving time
1–2 daysdelivery window
$1,520–$2,2502-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Hood River, Oregon
To: Hillsboro, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 82 miles (69 straight-line)
Drive time: 2 h 7 min
Delivery window: 1–2 days
Move type: In-state (Oregon)
Movers at origin: 13 (10 interstate)
Movers at destination: 165 (95 interstate)

Reverse: Hillsboro → Hood River

The route from Hood River, OR to Hillsboro, OR covers roughly 82 miles by road, a west-bound trip that falls into the short-haul move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 2 h 7 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,520 and $2,250, before packing or storage.

On the Hood River side there are 13 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (10 of them authorized for interstate work), and 165 around Hillsboro (95 interstate). For an in-state 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 Hillsboro.

Hood River has a population of about 8,000 and Hillsboro about 111,126. The two cities have comparable density (3,188 and 4,142 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Hood River to Hillsboro

Full-service estimate for 82 miles, by home size
Home size	Crew	Hours	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2 movers	3–5 h	$860	$1,050	$1,280
1 Bedroom	2 movers	4–6 h	$970	$1,190	$1,450
2 Bedrooms	3 movers	5–8 h	$1,520	$1,850	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	4 movers	7–10 h	$2,270	$2,770	$3,380
4+ Bedrooms	5 movers	9–13 h	$3,310	$4,030	$4,920

Rental truck (DIY)

$230–$330

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

Portable container

$1,090–$1,610

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

Full-service mover

$1,520–$2,250

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Hood River (origin)

Level Excavating INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2264228
MC: 797196
Based in: Hood River, OR 97031 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (541) 354-1700 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lester Moving & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1078021
MC: 133654
Based in: Hood River, OR 97031 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (541) 354-1113 Route Verify on FMCSA

Transita LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2250613
MC: 823545
Based in: Mount Hood Parkdale, OR 97041 (20 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 13 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2011

Call (503) 533-4358 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gt LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3005779
MC: 26493
Based in: Rhododendron, OR 97049 (29 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (503) 563-7790 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jess Express LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3700816
MC: 1294825
Based in: Lyle, WA 98635 (17 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (509) 310-3885 Route Verify on FMCSA

Erik Jausch

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1554097
MC: 577032
Based in: Goldendale, WA 98620 (38 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (541) 993-3748 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pick'S Sierra Development LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4391520
MC: 1722817
Based in: Lyle, WA 98635 (17 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (503) 410-1079 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gc Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Gc Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3573105
MC: 1204270
Based in: Stevenson, WA 98648 (20 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Route Verify on FMCSA

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Near Hillsboro (destination)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4282676
MC: 1665063
Based in: Portland, OR 97239 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (503) 832-2763 Route Verify on FMCSA

Terminal Transfer INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 59571
MC: 115767
Based in: Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 25 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (503) 445-6892 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pro Truck Lines

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ps Trucking INC

USDOT: 524115
MC: 278091
Based in: Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 21 trucks, 46 drivers
USDOT registered: 1993

Call (503) 224-2580 Route Verify on FMCSA

Truck Source Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 3127725
MC: 91424
Based in: Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (503) 240-2770 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pdx Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2353055
MC: 869184
Based in: Tualatin, OR 97062 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 66 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Route Verify on FMCSA

Rose City Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Rose City Moving & Storage Company

USDOT: 295098
MC: 185266
Based in: Portland, OR 97217 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 13 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 1987

Call (503) 285-8100 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-1 Premium Moving LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2033832
MC: 783862
Based in: Portland, OR 97203 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 12 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (360) 433-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bridgetown Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Bridgetown Moving & Storage LLC

USDOT: 2318726
MC: 7797
Based in: Portland, OR 97210 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (503) 664-4477 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 165 movers in Hillsboro

Tips for this move

For a move under about 150 miles you can often choose between an hourly and a flat rate—ask for both.
Confirm whether travel time between Hood River and Hillsboro is billed one way or round trip.
A single-day move is realistic here; schedule loading in the morning so the crew arrives in Hillsboro with daylight to spare.
Check Oregon intrastate mover rules; many states require a state permit in addition to a USDOT number.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Hood River to Hillsboro?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $860 to $1,280 for a studio, $970 to $1,450 for a one-bedroom, $1,520 to $2,250 for a two-bedroom, $2,270 to $3,380 for a three-bedroom and $3,310 to $4,920 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Hillsboro from Hood River?

About 82 road miles (69 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 7 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Hood River and Hillsboro are in Oregon, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Hood River to Hillsboro?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $230 to $330 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,090 to $1,610. 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 Hood River–Hillsboro corridor.