Cambridge, MA → Walla Walla, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,735 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,180–$13,660, delivery in 7–14 days, 490 carriers on the Cambridge side and 10 in Walla Walla.
Moving from Cambridge to Walla Walla is a cross-country move of roughly 2,735 road miles, heading northwest from Massachusetts 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 $9,180 to $13,660 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 47 hours (6 driving days).
On the Cambridge side there are 490 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (287 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.
Cambridge has a population of about 122,588 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Cambridge is considerably denser (18,500 people per square mile versus 2,426), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. 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 | $3,670 | $4,480 | $5,460 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,510 | $6,720 | $8,190 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $9,180 | $11,190 | $13,660 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,690 | $17,910 | $21,850 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $20,200 | $24,630 | $30,050 |
$3,860–$5,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,460–$5,090
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$9,180–$13,660
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 $3,670 to $5,460 for a studio, $5,510 to $8,190 for a one-bedroom, $9,180 to $13,660 for a two-bedroom, $14,690 to $21,850 for a three-bedroom and $20,200 to $30,050 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,735 road miles (2,317 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 47 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Massachusetts 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 $3,860 to $5,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,460 to $5,090. 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 Cambridge–Walla Walla corridor.