Portland, OR

Vancouver, WA → Portland, OR · Local move

Movers from Vancouver to Portland

About 10 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,180–$1,760, delivery in 0–1 days, 606 carriers on the Vancouver side and 645 in Portland.

  • 10 miroad distance
  • 19 mindriving time
  • 0–1 daysdelivery window
  • $1,180–$1,7602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 10 miles (7 straight-line)
Drive time
19 min
Delivery window
0–1 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
606 (453 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (474 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Vancouver

The route from Vancouver, WA to Portland, OR covers roughly 10 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the local move category for pricing purposes.

Because the two cities are close together, most companies quote this move by the hour: a crew of two to four movers plus a truck, with the drive of about 19 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,180 and $1,760, before packing or storage.

On the Vancouver side there are 606 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (453 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.

Vancouver has a population of about 199,698 and Portland about 635,109. The two cities have comparable density (3,920 and 4,888 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Note that Oregon does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Vancouver to Portland

Full-service estimate for 10 miles, by home size
Home sizeCrewHoursLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2 movers3–5 h $600 $730 $900
1 Bedroom 2 movers4–6 h $720 $880 $1,070
2 Bedrooms 3 movers5–8 h $1,180 $1,440 $1,760
3 Bedrooms 4 movers7–10 h $1,860 $2,270 $2,770
4+ Bedrooms 5 movers9–13 h $2,830 $3,450 $4,210

Rental truck (DIY)

$160–$230

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

Portable container

$1,030–$1,510

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

Full-service mover

$1,180–$1,760

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

Moving cost calculator

Distance is pre-filled for Vancouver, WA → Portland, OR. 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 Vancouver (origin)

Global-1-Solutions

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4282676
MC
1665063
Based in
Portland, OR 97239 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
50,000 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024

Jacko Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2580906
MC
903633
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
245 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered
2015

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1863079
MC
722865
Based in
Portland, OR 97214 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
100 trucks, 140 drivers
USDOT registered
2009

Unfi

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
179522
MC
240321
Based in
Ridgefield, WA 98642 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

Atlantic & Pacific Freightways INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381463
MC
204314
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98665 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
78 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1990

Mitchell Bros Truck Line INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
248002
MC
32882
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98661 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
76 trucks, 64 drivers
USDOT registered
1984

Skyline Transport Group LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
2363186
MC
810023
Based in
Vancouver, WA 98682 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
62 trucks, 55 drivers
USDOT registered
2012

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
61733
MC
581707
Based in
Portland, OR 97220 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
31 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered
1974

All 606 movers in Vancouver

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

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

All Service Moving

Licensed interstate
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

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

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

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

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

Adc Transport

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
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

All 645 movers in Portland

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $600 to $900 for a studio, $720 to $1,070 for a one-bedroom, $1,180 to $1,760 for a two-bedroom, $1,860 to $2,770 for a three-bedroom and $2,830 to $4,210 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Vancouver?

About 10 road miles (7 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

For a move this short, loading and delivery normally happen on the same day. Most crews finish a two-bedroom home in 5 to 8 hours plus the drive.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington 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 Vancouver to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $160 to $230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,030 to $1,510. 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 Vancouver–Portland corridor.