Portland, ME → Austin, TX · Cross-country move
About 2,084 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,780–$10,090, delivery in 5–10 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 868 in Austin.
Austin sits about 2,084 miles west of Portland, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maine to Texas 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 $6,780 to $10,090 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 36 hours (5 driving days).
On the Portland side there are 113 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (63 of them authorized for interstate work), and 868 around Austin (241 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 Austin.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Austin about 1 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,176 and 3,007 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Texas levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,710 | $3,310 | $4,040 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,070 | $4,960 | $6,060 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,780 | $8,270 | $10,090 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,860 | $13,240 | $16,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,930 | $18,200 | $22,210 |
$2,890–$4,080
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,880–$4,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,780–$10,090
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Austin, TX. 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: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: Apple Moving LLC
Legal name: The Ai Fleet INC
Legal name: Square Cow Moovers LLC
Legal name: Azuma Leasing LLC
Legal name: White Glove Storage And Delivery LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,710 to $4,040 for a studio, $4,070 to $6,060 for a one-bedroom, $6,780 to $10,090 for a two-bedroom, $10,860 to $16,150 for a three-bedroom and $14,930 to $22,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,084 road miles (1,766 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Maine into Texas 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 $2,890 to $4,080 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,880 to $4,240. 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 Portland–Austin corridor.