Everett, WA → Iowa City, IA · Cross-country move

Movers from Everett to Iowa City

About 1,833 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,640–$9,890, delivery in 5–10 days, 232 carriers on the Everett side and 43 in Iowa City.

1,833 miroad distance
32 hours (4 driving days)driving time
5–10 daysdelivery window
$6,640–$9,8902-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Everett, Washington
To: Iowa City, Iowa
Road distance: ≈ 1,833 miles (1,553 straight-line)
Drive time: 32 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window: 5–10 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 232 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination: 43 (28 interstate)

Reverse: Iowa City → Everett

Iowa City sits about 1,833 miles east of Everett, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Iowa that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $6,640 to $9,890 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 32 hours (4 driving days).

On the Everett side there are 232 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (77 of them authorized for interstate work), and 43 around Iowa City (28 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 Iowa City.

Everett has a population of about 113,567 and Iowa City about 75,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,332 and 2,904 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Iowa than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Iowa does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Everett to Iowa City

Full-service estimate for 1,833 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$2,660	$3,240	$3,950
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$3,990	$4,860	$5,930
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$6,640	$8,100	$9,890
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$10,630	$12,960	$15,820
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$14,620	$17,830	$21,750

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,630–$3,720

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

Portable container

$2,660–$3,910

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

Full-service mover

$6,640–$9,890

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Everett (origin)

Hogland Transfer Co

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 8264
MC: 40505
Based in: Everett, WA 98203 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 67 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (425) 407-1011 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trelawny Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trelawny Logistics LLC

USDOT: 3477238
MC: 1140038
Based in: Everett, WA 98208 (5 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Northwest Move Logistix Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northwest Movers LLC

USDOT: 2416564
MC: 135723
Based in: Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (425) 775-8950 Route Verify on FMCSA

Takdir Transportation INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3230745
MC: 1012863
Based in: Snohomish, WA 98296 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (707) 389-0062 Route Verify on FMCSA

On-It Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

Legal name: On-It Logistic LLC

USDOT: 3319655
MC: 1056100
Based in: Lynnwood, WA 98037 (10 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (425) 442-8208 Route Verify on FMCSA

M&s Transport Nw INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1029998
MC: 431876
Based in: Mukilteo, WA 98275 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 16 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (425) 754-1474 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Rainy Side Movers LLC

USDOT: 4361000
MC: 1706532
Based in: Marysville, WA 98271 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (616) 429-9689 Route Verify on FMCSA

2 Men & A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Here2there INC

USDOT: 1527252
MC: 569590
Based in: Marysville, WA 98271 (9 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (425) 332-6200 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 232 movers in Everett

Near Iowa City (destination)

Adamantine Spine Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Adamantine Spine Moving INC

USDOT: 1471037
MC: 556716
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 37 trucks, 41 drivers
USDOT registered: 2006

Call (319) 325-6683 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4766652
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 24 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (319) 210-4857 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bolton Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2471478
MC: 61612
Based in: Solon, IA 52333 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 10 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2014

Call (319) 624-2086 Route Verify on FMCSA

Slager Appliances

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2028718
MC: 1754363
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 8 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered: 2010

Call (319) 337-3800 Route Verify on FMCSA

Asap Towing

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Iowa City Auto Sales LLC

USDOT: 1352324
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52240 (2 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2005

Call (319) 330-1629 Route Verify on FMCSA

Stannard Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 228904
MC: 166228
Based in: Iowa City, IA 52246 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 6 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered: 1983

Call (319) 351-1552 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bee'S Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Brendan Daryl Beachy

USDOT: 2821656
MC: 1068797
Based in: Kalona, IA 52247 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 5 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (319) 530-1197 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hardy Concierge Services LLC

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 4222688
Based in: North Liberty, IA 52317 (9 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (319) 382-0721 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 43 movers in Iowa City

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Everett to Iowa City?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,660 to $3,950 for a studio, $3,990 to $5,930 for a one-bedroom, $6,640 to $9,890 for a two-bedroom, $10,630 to $15,820 for a three-bedroom and $14,620 to $21,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Iowa City from Everett?

About 1,833 road miles (1,553 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 32 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington into Iowa 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 Everett to Iowa City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,630 to $3,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,660 to $3,910. 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 Everett–Iowa City corridor.