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Pullman, WA

El Monte, CA → Pullman, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from El Monte to Pullman

About 1,033 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,650–$8,400, delivery in 3–7 days, 908 carriers on the El Monte side and 17 in Pullman.

  • 1,033 miroad distance
  • 18 h 31 mindriving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $5,650–$8,4002-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,033 miles (876 straight-line)
Drive time
18 h 31 min
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
908 (384 interstate)
Movers at destination
17 (13 interstate)

Reverse: Pullman → El Monte

Moving from El Monte to Pullman is a long-distance move of roughly 1,033 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 $5,650 to $8,400 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 18 h 31 min.

On the El Monte side there are 908 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (384 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Pullman (13 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 Pullman.

El Monte has a population of about 105,075 and Pullman about 32,000. El Monte is considerably denser (11,401 people per square mile versus 2,958), 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 Monte to Pullman

Full-service estimate for 1,033 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,260 $2,750 $3,360
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,390 $4,130 $5,040
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,650 $6,880 $8,400
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,030 $11,020 $13,440
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $12,420 $15,150 $18,480

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,510–$2,130

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

Portable container

$1,940–$2,860

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

Full-service mover

$5,650–$8,400

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 Monte (origin)

White Arrow LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
577394
MC
281042
Based in
Montebello, CA 90640 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
414 trucks, 408 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (800) 501-5589 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dhe

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC

USDOT
9853
MC
139496
Based in
Los Angeles, CA 90023 (10 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
312 trucks, 240 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (323) 362-9399 Route Verify on FMCSA

T C I Transportation Services INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
480301
MC
619388
Based in
Commerce, CA 90022 (8 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
205 trucks, 277 drivers
USDOT registered
1992
Call (323) 269-3033 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hercules Forwarding LLC

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
424572
Based in
Vernon, CA 90058 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
166 trucks, 163 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (323) 263-6100 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ldi Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1074419
MC
446897
Based in
Pomona, CA 91768 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
140 trucks, 134 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (909) 620-7001 Route Verify on FMCSA

A-Zoom Delivery Service LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3296394
MC
1045263
Based in
City Of Industry, CA 91744 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
65 trucks, 80 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (714) 309-3931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kavac Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3401792
MC
1095095
Based in
South Gate, CA 90280 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
59 trucks, 110 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Call (562) 568-8480 Route Verify on FMCSA

Orange Courier INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
710576
MC
327888
Based in
LA Mirada, CA 90638 (12 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
58 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (714) 384-3600 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 908 movers in El Monte

Near Pullman (destination)

Pratt Mayflower

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pratt Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
27491
MC
89215
Based in
Pullman, WA 99163 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (509) 332-2505 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clearwater Company

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3987261
MC
1494710
Based in
Moscow, ID 83843 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (208) 207-7888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cityservicevalcon

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Coleman Oil Company LLC

USDOT
253466
MC
192233
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
563 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (208) 799-2000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Madden Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2816290
MC
1064395
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (208) 413-5097 Route Verify on FMCSA

Huber Action Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
441441
MC
241696
Based in
Colfax, WA 99111 (16 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (509) 397-2343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lewiston Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: My Mechanic LLC

USDOT
1495851
MC
562327
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (208) 743-2530 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary Anderson LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1396334
Based in
Potlatch, ID 83855 (22 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (208) 875-0735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transfer Trinaco INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
443887
MC
89153
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (208) 746-7961 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Pullman

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from El Monte to Pullman?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,260 to $3,360 for a studio, $3,390 to $5,040 for a one-bedroom, $5,650 to $8,400 for a two-bedroom, $9,030 to $13,440 for a three-bedroom and $12,420 to $18,480 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Pullman from El Monte?

About 1,033 road miles (876 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 18 h 31 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 Monte to Pullman?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,510 to $2,130 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,940 to $2,860. 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 Monte–Pullman corridor.