Bellevue, WA → Cedar Rapids, IA · Cross-country move
About 1,810 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,610–$9,830, delivery in 5–10 days, 694 carriers on the Bellevue side and 96 in Cedar Rapids.
The route from Bellevue, WA to Cedar Rapids, IA covers roughly 1,810 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $6,610 to $9,830 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 31 hours (4 driving days).
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 96 around Cedar Rapids (57 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 Cedar Rapids.
Bellevue has a population of about 154,193 and Cedar Rapids about 137,935. Bellevue is considerably denser (4,533 people per square mile versus 1,910), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,640 | $3,220 | $3,930 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,960 | $4,830 | $5,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,610 | $8,060 | $9,830 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,570 | $12,890 | $15,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,530 | $17,720 | $21,620 |
$2,610–$3,680
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,640–$3,880
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,610–$9,830
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bellevue, WA → Cedar Rapids, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,640 to $3,930 for a studio, $3,960 to $5,900 for a one-bedroom, $6,610 to $9,830 for a two-bedroom, $10,570 to $15,730 for a three-bedroom and $14,530 to $21,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,810 road miles (1,534 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 31 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington into Iowa 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,610 to $3,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,640 to $3,880. 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–Cedar Rapids corridor.