Bellevue, WA → Bellingham, WA · Short-haul move
About 96 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $1,690–$2,510, delivery in 1–2 days, 694 carriers on the Bellevue side and 97 in Bellingham.
Moving from Bellevue to Bellingham is a short-haul move of roughly 96 road miles, heading north within Washington.
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 2 h 21 min counted as billable travel time. A typical two-bedroom household lands between $1,690 and $2,510, before packing or storage.
On the Bellevue side there are 694 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (279 of them authorized for interstate work), and 97 around Bellingham (50 interstate). For an in-state 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 Bellingham.
Bellevue has a population of about 154,193 and Bellingham about 95,000. Bellevue is considerably denser (4,533 people per square mile versus 3,244), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination.
| Home size | Crew | Hours | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2 movers | 3–5 h | $970 | $1,190 | $1,450 |
| 1 Bedroom | 2 movers | 4–6 h | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,630 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 3 movers | 5–8 h | $1,690 | $2,060 | $2,510 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 4 movers | 7–10 h | $2,520 | $3,070 | $3,740 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 5 movers | 9–13 h | $3,640 | $4,440 | $5,410 |
$250–$350
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,110–$1,630
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$1,690–$2,510
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $970 to $1,450 for a studio, $1,090 to $1,630 for a one-bedroom, $1,690 to $2,510 for a two-bedroom, $2,520 to $3,740 for a three-bedroom and $3,640 to $5,410 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 96 road miles (81 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 2 h 21 min.
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.
No. Because both Bellevue and Bellingham are in Washington, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $250 to $350 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,110 to $1,630. 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.
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 Bellevue–Bellingham corridor.