Salt Lake City, UT

Salem, OR → Salt Lake City, UT · Long-distance move

Movers from Salem to Salt Lake City

About 743 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,180–$6,230, delivery in 2–5 days, 96 carriers on the Salem side and 531 in Salt Lake City.

  • 743 miroad distance
  • 13 h 31 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $4,180–$6,2302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 743 miles (630 straight-line)
Drive time
13 h 31 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
96 (58 interstate)
Movers at destination
531 (306 interstate)

Reverse: Salt Lake City → Salem

Moving from Salem to Salt Lake City is a long-distance move of roughly 743 road miles, heading southeast from Oregon to Utah.

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 $4,180 to $6,230 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 13 h 31 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 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.

Salem has a population of about 181,779 and Salt Lake City about 218,428. Salem is considerably denser (3,597 people per square mile versus 1,811), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.

Cost of moving from Salem to Salt Lake City

Full-service estimate for 743 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,670 $2,040 $2,490
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $2,510 $3,060 $3,740
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $4,180 $5,100 $6,230
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $6,700 $8,160 $9,960
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $9,210 $11,230 $13,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,060–$1,500

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

Portable container

$1,680–$2,480

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

Full-service mover

$4,180–$6,230

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

Moving cost calculator

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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 Salt Lake City (destination)

Cr England

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
28406
MC
124679
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84120 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3,807 trucks, 4,338 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Deseret Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
240026
MC
1768668
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
248 trucks, 430 drivers
USDOT registered
1983

Nicholas & Company INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1122
MC
298841
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84116 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
148 trucks, 205 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Redbone Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1489050
MC
560561
Based in
North Salt Lake, UT 84054 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
125 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

Godfrey Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
264719
MC
128761
Based in
West Valley City, UT 84128 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
120 trucks, 116 drivers
USDOT registered
1985

Inland Xmile INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2105569
MC
734376
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
100 trucks, 100 drivers
USDOT registered
2010

Inland Xpress

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3547550
MC
1186875
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
85 trucks, 105 drivers
USDOT registered
2021

Superior Service Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1758533
MC
643099
Based in
Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
77 trucks, 44 drivers
USDOT registered
2008

All 531 movers in Salt Lake City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Salem to Salt Lake City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,670 to $2,490 for a studio, $2,510 to $3,740 for a one-bedroom, $4,180 to $6,230 for a two-bedroom, $6,700 to $9,960 for a three-bedroom and $9,210 to $13,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Salt Lake City from Salem?

About 743 road miles (630 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 13 h 31 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Utah 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 Salt Lake City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,060 to $1,500 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,680 to $2,480. 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–Salt Lake City corridor.