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El Cajon, CA → Port Angeles, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from El Cajon to Port Angeles

About 1,311 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,470–$9,630, delivery in 3–7 days, 339 carriers on the El Cajon side and 11 in Port Angeles.

  • 1,311 miroad distance
  • 23 h 18 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,470–$9,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,311 miles (1,111 straight-line)
Drive time
23 h 18 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
339 (105 interstate)
Movers at destination
11 (2 interstate)

Reverse: Port Angeles → El Cajon

Moving from El Cajon to Port Angeles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,311 road miles, heading north from California 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 $6,470 to $9,630 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 23 h 18 min.

On the El Cajon side there are 339 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (105 of them authorized for interstate work), and 11 around Port Angeles (2 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 Port Angeles.

El Cajon has a population of about 101,755 and Port Angeles about 20,000. El Cajon is considerably denser (7,325 people per square mile versus 1,864), 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 Washington than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from El Cajon to Port Angeles

Full-service estimate for 1,311 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,590 $3,160 $3,850
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,880 $4,740 $5,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,470 $7,890 $9,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $10,360 $12,630 $15,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $14,240 $17,370 $21,190

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,800–$2,540

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$2,190–$3,220

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$6,470–$9,630

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near El Cajon (origin)

Magic Mile LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296634
MC
1044843
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (619) 991-9424 Route Verify on FMCSA

Djw Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Walk With Me INC

USDOT
3312065
MC
1052279
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91910 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
30 trucks, 60 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (858) 294-3804 Route Verify on FMCSA

Republic Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Lovejoy'S Family Moving INC

USDOT
3369820
MC
778208
Based in
Chula Vista, CA 91914 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (951) 541-6710 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ackley Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Ackley Enterprises INC

USDOT
1868365
MC
675281
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
21 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (858) 735-9587 Route Verify on FMCSA

Allstate Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Allstate Van & Storage INC

USDOT
692879
MC
321079
Based in
Poway, CA 92064 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (858) 746-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Cms Companies

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Sullivan Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
56181
MC
127405
Based in
San Diego, CA 92111 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 42 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (253) 395-5432 Route Verify on FMCSA

B One LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2271280
MC
780878
Based in
El Cajon, CA 92020 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (619) 215-5125 Route Verify on FMCSA

C & D Towing Specialists

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: C & D Towing Specialists INC

USDOT
1057657
MC
442792
Based in
El Cajon, CA 92020 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
13 trucks, 19 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (619) 463-8697 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 339 movers in El Cajon

Near Port Angeles (destination)

Puget Sound Transfer & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jayhawk Enterprises INC

USDOT
430203
MC
1591731
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
32 trucks, 27 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (360) 452-2327 Route Verify on FMCSA

Derma Transport

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Dustin Derma

USDOT
2394621
MC
56274
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (360) 417-8195 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sassone Trucking

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Francesco Sassone

USDOT
2488308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (360) 797-0090 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Warehouse LLC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
3555308
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98362 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (360) 460-4746 Route Verify on FMCSA

Amazing Movers 360 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3236584
MC
1113801
Based in
Port Angeles, WA 98363 (19 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Route Verify on FMCSA

Saa

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Paul M Creech Pianos And Music Academy

USDOT
2350296
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2012
Call (360) 681-8187 Route Verify on FMCSA

Americas Elite INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2376917
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (360) 912-0224 Route Verify on FMCSA

Owner

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Glavin Moving Company

USDOT
2486455
Based in
Sequim, WA 98382 (17 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (360) 809-0590 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 11 movers in Port Angeles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from El Cajon to Port Angeles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,590 to $3,850 for a studio, $3,880 to $5,780 for a one-bedroom, $6,470 to $9,630 for a two-bedroom, $10,360 to $15,410 for a three-bedroom and $14,240 to $21,190 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Port Angeles from El Cajon?

About 1,311 road miles (1,111 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 23 h 18 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for El Cajon to Port Angeles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,800 to $2,540 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,190 to $3,220. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 El Cajon–Port Angeles corridor.