Vail, CO → Portland, OR · Long-distance move

Movers from Vail to Portland

About 1,087 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,230–$7,770, delivery in 3–7 days, 31 carriers on the Vail side and 645 in Portland.

1,087 miroad distance
19 h 27 mindriving time
3–7 daysdelivery window
$5,230–$7,7702-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Vail, Colorado
To: Portland, Oregon
Road distance: ≈ 1,087 miles (921 straight-line)
Drive time: 19 h 27 min
Delivery window: 3–7 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 31 (8 interstate)
Movers at destination: 645 (474 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Vail

Moving from Vail to Portland is a long-distance move of roughly 1,087 road miles, heading northwest from Colorado to Oregon.

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 $5,230 to $7,770 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 27 min.

On the Vail side there are 31 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (8 of them authorized for interstate work), and 645 around Portland (474 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 Portland.

Vail has a population of about 5,000 and Portland about 635,109. Portland is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 1,028 in Vail), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Vail to Portland

Full-service estimate for 1,087 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,090	$2,550	$3,110
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,140	$3,820	$4,660
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$5,230	$6,370	$7,770
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$8,360	$10,200	$12,440
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$11,500	$14,020	$17,100

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,570–$2,210

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

Portable container

$1,990–$2,930

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

Full-service mover

$5,230–$7,770

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Vail (origin)

Prepared 2 Well LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4367759
MC: 1710219
Based in: Vail, CO 81657 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (918) 441-7325 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kd Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2346165
MC: 1354707
Based in: Avon, CO 81620 (8 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (508) 685-4861 Route Verify on FMCSA

Majestic Mountain Movers

Licensed interstate

Legal name: 35d Majestic Movers LLC

USDOT: 2921650
MC: 985393
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (970) 468-8815 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Sumco Ventures INC

USDOT: 2977647
MC: 1724355
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2017

Call (970) 485-0912 Route Verify on FMCSA

Peak To Peak Movers

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Kaska Companies INC

USDOT: 3776726
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (651) 248-6668 Route Verify on FMCSA

On-Call Mountain Movers

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3513671
Based in: Minturn, CO 81645 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (970) 393-0475 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vantia Hardwoods INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3842371
Based in: Frisco, CO 80443 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2022

Call (970) 468-2684 Route Verify on FMCSA

J And G Builders LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3680558
MC: 1279959
Based in: Silverthorne, CO 80498 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (970) 409-2900 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 31 movers in Vail

Near Portland (destination)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4282676
MC: 1665063
Based in: Portland, OR 97239 (4 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (503) 832-2763 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jacko Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2580906
MC: 903633
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 245 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (844) 307-8551 Route Verify on FMCSA

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Asm LLC

USDOT: 1863079
MC: 722865
Based in: Portland, OR 97214 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered: 2009

Call (800) 362-4545 Route Verify on FMCSA

Atlantic & Pacific Freightways INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 381463
MC: 204314
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98665 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 78 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (800) 628-6419 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 248002
MC: 32882
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98661 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered: 1984

Call (360) 693-7477 Route Verify on FMCSA

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 2363186
MC: 810023
Based in: Vancouver, WA 98682 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered: 2012

Call (360) 719-5660 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gforce Delivery INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3436341
MC: 1119093
Based in: Damascus, OR 97089 (13 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 33 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (971) 219-8205 Route Verify on FMCSA

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Airport Drayage Company INC

USDOT: 61733
MC: 581707
Based in: Portland, OR 97220 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (503) 253-3859 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 645 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,090 to $3,110 for a studio, $3,140 to $4,660 for a one-bedroom, $5,230 to $7,770 for a two-bedroom, $8,360 to $12,440 for a three-bedroom and $11,500 to $17,100 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Vail?

About 1,087 road miles (921 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 27 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Colorado into Oregon 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 Vail to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,570 to $2,210 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,990 to $2,930. 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 Vail–Portland corridor.