Move It
Legal name: Move Strong LLC
- USDOT
- 4142949
- MC
- 1588857
- Based in
- Bozeman, MT 59718 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 8 trucks, 5 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Bozeman, MT → Walla Walla, WA · Regional long-distance move
About 414 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,300–$4,910, delivery in 1–3 days, 39 carriers on the Bozeman side and 10 in Walla Walla.
Moving from Bozeman to Walla Walla is a regional long-distance move of roughly 414 road miles, heading west from Montana to Washington.
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 $3,300 to $4,910 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 7 h 50 min.
On the Bozeman side there are 39 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (27 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Walla Walla (4 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 Walla Walla.
Bozeman has a population of about 57,000 and Walla Walla about 34,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,493 and 2,426 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Montana, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,980 | $2,420 | $2,950 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,910 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $5,280 | $6,440 | $7,860 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $7,270 | $8,860 | $10,810 |
$580–$810
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,390–$2,040
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,300–$4,910
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Bozeman, MT → Walla Walla, WA. 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 $1,320 to $1,970 for a studio, $1,980 to $2,950 for a one-bedroom, $3,300 to $4,910 for a two-bedroom, $5,280 to $7,860 for a three-bedroom and $7,270 to $10,810 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 414 road miles (351 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 7 h 50 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Montana into Washington 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 $580 to $810 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,390 to $2,040. 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 Bozeman–Walla Walla corridor.