Portland, ME

Napa, CA → Portland, ME · Cross-country move

Movers from Napa to Portland

About 3,185 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,670–$14,390, delivery in 7–14 days, 56 carriers on the Napa side and 113 in Portland.

  • 3,185 miroad distance
  • 55 hours (7 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,670–$14,3902-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,185 miles (2,699 straight-line)
Drive time
55 hours (7 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
56 (17 interstate)
Movers at destination
113 (63 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Napa

The route from Napa, CA to Portland, ME covers roughly 3,185 miles by road, a northeast-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 $9,670 to $14,390 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 55 hours (7 driving days).

On the Napa side there are 56 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (17 of them authorized for interstate work), and 113 around Portland (63 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.

Napa has a population of about 79,000 and Portland about 69,000. Napa is considerably denser (4,391 people per square mile versus 3,176), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Maine than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Napa to Portland

Full-service estimate for 3,185 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,870 $4,720 $5,760
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,800 $7,080 $8,640
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,670 $11,800 $14,390
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,480 $18,870 $23,030
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $21,280 $25,950 $31,660

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,470–$6,310

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

Portable container

$3,860–$5,680

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

Full-service mover

$9,670–$14,390

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

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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 Napa (origin)

Integrity Moving Solutions INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2714327
MC
1009950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

Wrights Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3008441
MC
179527
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2017

Am Deliveries LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2885573
MC
1415680
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Gst Trans INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3922400
MC
1661415
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2022

Fleetlink Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
6004005
MC
59139783
Based in
Fairfield, CA 94534 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

S2 Systems INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2363572
MC
810236
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94589 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Dunamis Enterprises

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2846671
MC
996658
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All Roads In INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3325654
MC
1058950
Based in
Vallejo, CA 94591 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

All 56 movers in Napa

Near Portland (destination)

Sysco Northern New England INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
284941
MC
1099777
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 71 drivers
USDOT registered
1987

Dump Guy LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2421539
MC
1270956
Based in
Scarborough, ME 04074 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
38 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Bisson Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
9153
MC
237741
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 32 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving Specialists

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
51022
MC
38092
Based in
Portland, ME 04101 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Smart Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3486792
MC
1146232
Based in
Gorham, ME 04038 (15 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

B & B Towinggateway Auto LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
859406
MC
383664
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000

Local Muscle LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2162841
MC
822854
Based in
Portland, ME 04103 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2011

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2926493
MC
987632
Based in
Westbrook, ME 04092 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

All 113 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Napa to Portland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,870 to $5,760 for a studio, $5,800 to $8,640 for a one-bedroom, $9,670 to $14,390 for a two-bedroom, $15,480 to $23,030 for a three-bedroom and $21,280 to $31,660 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Napa?

About 3,185 road miles (2,699 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 55 hours (7 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 California into Maine 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 Napa to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,470 to $6,310 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,860 to $5,680. 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 Napa–Portland corridor.