Portland, ME → Bloomington, IN · Long-distance move
About 1,061 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,680–$6,960, delivery in 3–7 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 56 in Bloomington.
Bloomington sits about 1,061 miles west of Portland, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maine to Indiana that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $4,680 to $6,960 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h.
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 56 around Bloomington (32 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 Bloomington.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Bloomington about 80,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,176 and 3,405 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Indiana than in Maine, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,870 | $2,280 | $2,780 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,810 | $3,420 | $4,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,680 | $5,710 | $6,960 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,490 | $9,130 | $11,140 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,290 | $12,550 | $15,310 |
$1,540–$2,170
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,970–$2,890
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,680–$6,960
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.
Legal name: Earle W Noyes & Son
Legal name: Tmt Portland LLC
Legal name: A Craft Moving And Storage INC
Legal name: Elliswholesale LLC
Legal name: College Movers & Junk Hauling LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,870 to $2,780 for a studio, $2,810 to $4,180 for a one-bedroom, $4,680 to $6,960 for a two-bedroom, $7,490 to $11,140 for a three-bedroom and $10,290 to $15,310 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,061 road miles (900 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Indiana 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 $1,540 to $2,170 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,970 to $2,890. 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–Bloomington corridor.