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Salem, OR → Medford, OR · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Salem to Medford

About 211 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,530–$3,760, delivery in 1–2 days, 96 carriers on the Salem side and 52 in Medford.

  • 211 miroad distance
  • 4 h 20 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,530–$3,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 211 miles (179 straight-line)
Drive time
4 h 20 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
In-state (Oregon)
Movers at origin
96 (58 interstate)
Movers at destination
52 (26 interstate)

Reverse: Medford → Salem

Medford sits about 211 miles south of Salem, so this is an in-state move that most movers classify as a regional 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 $2,530 to $3,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 20 min.

On the Salem side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (58 of them authorized for interstate work), and 52 around Medford (26 interstate). For an in-state 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 Medford.

Salem has a population of about 181,779 and Medford about 88,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,597 and 3,027 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.

Cost of moving from Salem to Medford

Full-service estimate for 211 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,330 $1,620 $1,980
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,520 $1,850 $2,260
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,530 $3,080 $3,760
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $4,040 $4,930 $6,020
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,560 $6,780 $8,270

Rental truck (DIY)

$370–$520

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,210–$1,780

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$2,530–$3,760

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Salem (origin)

Arrow Vans LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3382259
MC
1087868
Based in
Salem, OR 97301 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (503) 508-0815 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empresa Internacional

Interstate carrier
USDOT
6959099
Based in
Gervais, OR 97026 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
28 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (503) 974-6043 Route Verify on FMCSA

B C Towing INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
808472
MC
519608
Based in
Salem, OR 97302 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (503) 375-0035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green Land Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1767348
MC
645511
Based in
Salem, OR 97305 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
26 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (660) 829-2914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans-Pro INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
334733
MC
200946
Based in
Salem, OR 97303 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (503) 463-1422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cal'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cal'S Moving Help LLC

USDOT
3311673
MC
1052087
Based in
Salem, OR 97305 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (541) 250-6324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tree Line Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179485
MC
159399
Based in
Turner, OR 97392 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
14 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (503) 743-2181 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carmona'S Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1008974
MC
436312
Based in
Salem, OR 97317 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (503) 990-8548 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Salem

Near Medford (destination)

Dash Transit

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Dash Delivery INC

USDOT
1421056
MC
747468
Based in
Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
50 trucks, 51 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (541) 665-3274 Route Verify on FMCSA

Oldland Distributing INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
167502
MC
150766
Based in
Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
25 trucks, 30 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (541) 664-7080 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hall Of Fame Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3328174
MC
1060141
Based in
Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (541) 879-9409 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adventure Harvest Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4194186
MC
1616851
Based in
Eagle Point, OR 97524 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (541) 698-1470 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daniel Fillmore Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Virgil Fillmore

USDOT
507800
MC
259570
Based in
Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (916) 718-5640 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ford Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
8528813
MC
65709981
Based in
Medford, OR 97501 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (458) 229-8145 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyriver Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Charles Flynn

USDOT
1740442
MC
637414
Based in
Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (541) 292-4187 Route Verify on FMCSA

Avf Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Javier Andrade Mendoza

USDOT
3445644
MC
1120282
Based in
Central Point, OR 97502 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (831) 512-4889 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 52 movers in Medford

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Salem to Medford?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,330 to $1,980 for a studio, $1,520 to $2,260 for a one-bedroom, $2,530 to $3,760 for a two-bedroom, $4,040 to $6,020 for a three-bedroom and $5,560 to $8,270 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Medford from Salem?

About 211 road miles (179 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 20 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 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.

Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for an in-state move?

No. Because both Salem and Medford are in Oregon, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Salem to Medford?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $370 to $520 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,210 to $1,780. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Salem–Medford corridor.