Portland, ME → Coronado, CA · Cross-country move
About 3,097 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,520–$14,160, delivery in 7–14 days, 113 carriers on the Portland side and 193 in Coronado.
Coronado sits about 3,097 miles west of Portland, which makes this an interstate relocation from Maine to California 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 $9,520 to $14,160 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 54 hours (7 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 193 around Coronado (66 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 Coronado.
Portland has a population of about 69,000 and Coronado about 21,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,176 and 2,587 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. California is a higher-cost state than Maine, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,810 | $4,640 | $5,660 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,710 | $6,960 | $8,490 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,520 | $11,600 | $14,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $15,230 | $18,570 | $22,650 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,930 | $25,530 | $31,150 |
$4,230–$5,980
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,780–$5,560
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,520–$14,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Portland, ME → Coronado, CA. 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: Mat Parcel Express INC
Legal name: Walk With Me INC
Legal name: Id Enterprise INC
Legal name: Jessie Fernando Leal Rivera
Legal name: National City Transfer & Storage Co INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,810 to $5,660 for a studio, $5,710 to $8,490 for a one-bedroom, $9,520 to $14,160 for a two-bedroom, $15,230 to $22,650 for a three-bedroom and $20,930 to $31,150 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 3,097 road miles (2,625 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 54 hours (7 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Maine into California 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 $4,230 to $5,980 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,780 to $5,560. 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–Coronado corridor.