Portland, OR

Yakima, WA → Portland, OR · Short-haul move

Movers from Yakima to Portland

About 147 road miles heading southwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,350–$3,500, delivery in 1–2 days, 60 carriers on the Yakima side and 645 in Portland.

  • 147 miroad distance
  • 3 h 14 mindriving time
  • 1–2 daysdelivery window
  • $2,350–$3,5002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 147 miles (124 straight-line)
Drive time
3 h 14 min
Delivery window
1–2 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
60 (34 interstate)
Movers at destination
645 (474 interstate)

Reverse: Portland → Yakima

The route from Yakima, WA to Portland, OR covers roughly 147 miles by road, a southwest-bound trip that falls into the short-haul 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 3 h 14 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $2,350 and $3,500, before packing or storage.

On the Yakima side there are 60 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 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.

Yakima has a population of about 98,000 and Portland about 635,109. Portland is the denser city (4,888 people per square mile versus 3,481 in Yakima), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Note that Oregon does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Yakima to Portland

Full-service estimate for 147 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $1,370 $1,670 $2,040
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $1,410 $1,720 $2,100
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $2,350 $2,870 $3,500
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $3,760 $4,590 $5,600
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $5,170 $6,310 $7,700

Rental truck (DIY)

$300–$420

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

Portable container

$1,150–$1,690

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

Full-service mover

$2,350–$3,500

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 Yakima (origin)

Floyd Blinsky Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
328687
MC
214356
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 86 drivers
USDOT registered
1988

Move Northwest Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2447936
MC
135847
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Larch Transport

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2433537
MC
925760
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013

Mendez Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170358
MC
1262505
Based in
Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018

Ibarra Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2901207
MC
975959
Based in
Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016

Buff Guy Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4539745
MC
1801352
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026

Ronald James Kerr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
573046
MC
278738
Based in
Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994

Castillo Bros Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1543366
MC
574001
Based in
Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006

All 60 movers in Yakima

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 Yakima to Portland?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,410 to $2,100 for a one-bedroom, $2,350 to $3,500 for a two-bedroom, $3,760 to $5,600 for a three-bedroom and $5,170 to $7,700 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Portland from Yakima?

About 147 road miles (124 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 3 h 14 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.

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 Yakima to Portland?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $300 to $420 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,150 to $1,690. 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 Yakima–Portland corridor.