Plano, TX → Portland, ME · Cross-country move
About 1,894 road miles heading northeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,480–$9,650, delivery in 5–10 days, 1,562 carriers on the Plano side and 113 in Portland.
Portland sits about 1,894 miles northeast of Plano, which makes this an interstate relocation from Texas to Maine that most movers classify as a cross-country move.
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 $6,480 to $9,650 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 33 hours (4 driving days).
On the Plano side there are 1,562 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (674 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.
Plano has a population of about 293,028 and Portland about 69,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,982 and 3,176 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Maine does collect a state income tax, unlike Texas, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,590 | $3,160 | $3,860 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,890 | $4,750 | $5,790 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,480 | $7,910 | $9,650 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,380 | $12,650 | $15,440 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,270 | $17,400 | $21,230 |
$2,700–$3,810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,710–$3,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,480–$9,650
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Plano, TX → Portland, ME. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
Legal name: Brothers Produce Of Dallas INC
Legal name: A & B Transfer & Storage Company INC - Armstrong Relocation
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,590 to $3,860 for a studio, $3,890 to $5,790 for a one-bedroom, $6,480 to $9,650 for a two-bedroom, $10,380 to $15,440 for a three-bedroom and $14,270 to $21,230 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,894 road miles (1,605 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 33 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from Texas 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,700 to $3,810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,710 to $3,990. 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.
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 Plano–Portland corridor.