Iowa

Portland, ME → Iowa

Movers from Portland to Iowa

6 Iowa cities from 1,234 to 1,557 road miles. Two-bedroom estimate to Des Moines: $5,500–$8,180.

  • 6Iowa cities
  • 1,234 minearest: Davenport
  • 1,411 milargest: Des Moines
  • 113movers in Portland
Photo: Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States · CC BY 2.0

Destinations in Iowa

  1. Davenport 1,234 mi · 98 movers
  2. Iowa City 1,287 mi · 43 movers
  3. Cedar Rapids 1,289 mi · 96 movers
  4. Ames 1,403 mi · 55 movers
  5. Des Moines 1,411 mi · 191 movers
  6. Sioux City 1,557 mi · 61 movers

Leaving Portland for Iowa? The most searched destination cities in Iowa are listed below with route-specific distances and cost ranges. From Portland the closest Iowa city on this platform is Davenport at about 1,234 road miles, while the largest, Des Moines, is about 1,411 miles away.

These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Portland has 113 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (63 with interstate authority), and the Iowa cities on this platform account for 544 more.

Typical cost (Portland ↔ Des Moines, 1,411 miles)

Full-service reference estimate by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,200 $2,680 $3,270
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,300 $4,030 $4,910
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,500 $6,710 $8,180
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,800 $10,730 $13,100
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,100 $14,760 $18,010

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Frequently asked questions

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

To Des Moines, the largest Iowa city, a two-bedroom move typically costs $5,500 to $8,180 and takes 3 to 7 days to deliver. Shorter routes such as Davenport (1,234 miles) cost less; open the route page for an exact estimate.

Which Iowa city is closest to Portland?

Davenport is the nearest Iowa city on this platform at about 1,234 road miles.

Do I need an interstate mover?

Yes. Any move between Maine and Iowa crosses state lines and requires a carrier with active FMCSA interstate authority.