Moving to Ames from somewhere in District of Columbia? Pick your origin city below for a route page with distance, drive time and a cost estimate. The nearest District of Columbia city on this platform is Washington at about 1,059 road miles from Ames; the largest, Washington, is about 1,059 miles away.
These are interstate moves, so the carrier needs active FMCSA authority. Ames has 55 FMCSA-registered household-goods carriers nearby (25 with interstate authority), and the District of Columbia cities on this platform account for 1,904 more.
Typical cost (Ames ↔ Washington, 1,059 miles)
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,050 | $2,500 | $3,050 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,080 | $3,750 | $4,580 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,130 | $6,250 | $7,630 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,200 | $10,000 | $12,200 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,280 | $13,750 | $16,780 |
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Distance is pre-filled for District of Columbia → Ames, IA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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