Quincy, MA

Salem, OR → Quincy, MA · Cross-country move

Movers from Salem to Quincy

About 3,026 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,430–$14,030, delivery in 7–14 days, 96 carriers on the Salem side and 456 in Quincy.

  • 3,026 miroad distance
  • 52 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $9,430–$14,0302-bedroom estimate
Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0

Route summary

Road distance
≈ 3,026 miles (2,564 straight-line)
Drive time
52 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
96 (58 interstate)
Movers at destination
456 (277 interstate)

Reverse: Quincy → Salem

Moving from Salem to Quincy is a cross-country move of roughly 3,026 road miles, heading east from Oregon to Massachusetts.

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 $9,430 to $14,030 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 52 hours (6 driving days).

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 456 around Quincy (277 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 Quincy.

Salem has a population of about 181,779 and Quincy about 103,173. Quincy is the denser city (6,123 people per square mile versus 3,597 in Salem), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Massachusetts is a higher-cost state than Oregon, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.

Cost of moving from Salem to Quincy

Full-service estimate for 3,026 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,770 $4,600 $5,610
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,660 $6,900 $8,420
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $9,430 $11,500 $14,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $15,090 $18,400 $22,450
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $20,750 $25,300 $30,870

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,160–$5,870

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

Portable container

$3,720–$5,470

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

Full-service mover

$9,430–$14,030

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Salem, OR → Quincy, MA. Adjust the other options to see your range.

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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

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

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

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

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

Cal'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
3311673
MC
1052087
Based in
Salem, OR 97305 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2019

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

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

All 96 movers in Salem

Near Quincy (destination)

Iron Mountain Information Management Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
338113
MC
830455
Based in
Boston, MA 02110 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
2,404 trucks, 2,716 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Olympia Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate
USDOT
597632
MC
288585
Based in
Watertown, MA 02472 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
70 trucks, 91 drivers
USDOT registered
1995

Usaco

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
387213
MC
158735
Based in
Randolph, MA 02368 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
53 trucks, 63 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Crimson Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3461366
MC
1129943
Based in
Cambridge, MA 02141 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
50 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Stairhopper Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1696867
MC
623045
Based in
Everett, MA 02149 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 31 drivers
USDOT registered
2007

High Speed Deliveries INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3460758
MC
1139822
Based in
West Roxbury, MA 02132 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Family Delivery Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3456438
MC
1132315
Based in
Revere, MA 02151 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2020

Abex Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1773017
MC
647143
Based in
Readville, MA 02136 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
27 trucks, 26 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 456 movers in Quincy

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,770 to $5,610 for a studio, $5,660 to $8,420 for a one-bedroom, $9,430 to $14,030 for a two-bedroom, $15,090 to $22,450 for a three-bedroom and $20,750 to $30,870 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Quincy from Salem?

About 3,026 road miles (2,564 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 52 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Oregon into Massachusetts 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.

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

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,160 to $5,870 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,720 to $5,470. 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–Quincy corridor.