Gentle Movers
Legal name: A & B Relocations INC
- USDOT
- 4164289
- MC
- 1600731
- Based in
- Carson City, NV 89705 (7 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 6 trucks, 6 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 2023
Carson City, NV → Vancouver, WA · Long-distance move
About 556 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $3,870–$5,760, delivery in 2–5 days, 32 carriers on the Carson City side and 606 in Vancouver.
Moving from Carson City to Vancouver is a long-distance move of roughly 556 road miles, heading north from Nevada 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 $3,870 to $5,760 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 10 h 17 min.
On the Carson City side there are 32 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (23 of them authorized for interstate work), and 606 around Vancouver (453 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 Vancouver.
Carson City has a population of about 59,000 and Vancouver about 199,698. Vancouver is the denser city (3,920 people per square mile versus 406 in Carson City), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Nevada, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,550 | $1,890 | $2,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,320 | $2,830 | $3,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $3,870 | $4,720 | $5,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $6,200 | $7,560 | $9,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $8,520 | $10,390 | $12,680 |
$870–$1,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,520–$2,230
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$3,870–$5,760
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Carson City, NV → Vancouver, 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 $1,550 to $2,310 for a studio, $2,320 to $3,460 for a one-bedroom, $3,870 to $5,760 for a two-bedroom, $6,200 to $9,220 for a three-bedroom and $8,520 to $12,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 556 road miles (471 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 10 h 17 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Nevada 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 $870 to $1,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,520 to $2,230. 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 Carson City–Vancouver corridor.