The roughly 1,033-mile move from Portland, OR to Los Angeles, CA typically costs $4,200–$5,025 for a 2-bedroom home. Use the calculator to price your own move and get matched with a licensed, insured carrier.
Get your free Portland→Los Angeles estimateThese ranges are for a full-service, long-distance move priced by weight and the 1,033 miles between the two cities. Add-ons like professional packing raise the total; a lighter load lowers it.
| Home size | Estimated Portland→Los Angeles cost |
|---|---|
| Studio | $2,125 – $2,550 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,975 – $3,575 |
| 2-bedroom | $4,200 – $5,025 |
| 3-bedroom | $5,900 – $7,100 |
| 4-bedroom | $8,675 – $10,400 |
Estimates are informational and based on the details you provide, not a binding quote.
Road distance from Portland to Los Angeles.
Typical time your belongings are on the road.
Long-distance carriers price on how much you move and how far it travels.
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A typical 2-bedroom move from Portland to Los Angeles runs $4,200–$5,025, based on the roughly 1,033 miles between them. Smaller studios start lower and larger 4-bedroom homes cost more, and your final price depends on how much you move plus services like packing.
The move takes about 2–3 days in transit by truck. Long-distance carriers give a delivery window rather than a fixed day, so build a little flexibility into your plans.
Rates are lowest in the fall-through-spring off-season and highest in summer and at month-ends. A mid-week, mid-month date on this route usually books cheaper and with more carrier choice.
For a long-distance move like Portland to Los Angeles, a full-service carrier prices by weight and mileage and handles the drive; a DIY truck rental can be cheaper for a light load but means doing the driving and loading yourself. Use the calculator to compare against your quotes.
More moves from Portland:
Portland to New York City • Portland to Chicago • Portland to Houston • Portland to Phoenix • Portland to Philadelphia • Portland to San Antonio
Moving to Los Angeles from elsewhere:
San Diego to Los Angeles • Dallas to Los Angeles • Jacksonville to Los Angeles • Austin to Los Angeles • Columbus to Los Angeles • Charlotte to Los Angeles
See full cost guides for moving to Los Angeles and moving to Portland.
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