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Traverse City, MI

Everett, WA → Traverse City, MI · Cross-country move

Movers from Everett to Traverse City

About 2,056 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,150–$10,630, delivery in 5–10 days, 232 carriers on the Everett side and 53 in Traverse City.

  • 2,056 miroad distance
  • 36 hours (5 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $7,150–$10,6302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,056 miles (1,742 straight-line)
Drive time
36 hours (5 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
232 (77 interstate)
Movers at destination
53 (19 interstate)

Reverse: Traverse City → Everett

The route from Everett, WA to Traverse City, MI covers roughly 2,056 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.

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 $7,150 to $10,630 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 36 hours (5 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 53 around Traverse City (19 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 Traverse City.

Everett has a population of about 113,567 and Traverse City about 16,000. Everett is considerably denser (3,332 people per square mile versus 1,894), 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 Michigan than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Michigan does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Everett to Traverse City

Full-service estimate for 2,056 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,860 $3,490 $4,250
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,290 $5,230 $6,380
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $7,150 $8,710 $10,630
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,430 $13,940 $17,010
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,720 $19,170 $23,390

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,860–$4,040

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

Portable container

$2,850–$4,200

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

Full-service mover

$7,150–$10,630

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 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 Traverse City (destination)

Two Men And A Truck

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Nordic Movers INC

USDOT
1469296
MC
554951
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (231) 947-8880 Route Verify on FMCSA

Denoyer Brothers Moving & Storage INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
381828
MC
134935
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
1990
Call (231) 946-4550 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cj Schueller LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
886575
MC
1652579
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 313-6085 Route Verify on FMCSA

Reliance Transport INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2414628
MC
831188
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (231) 403-9030 Route Verify on FMCSA

Bayside Moving & Storage

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Able Forwarders INC

USDOT
882204
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (231) 946-4593 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alfarhan Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4172233
MC
1604996
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49684 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (313) 398-8488 Route Verify on FMCSA

Grey Kitty Labs LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4312292
MC
1681000
Based in
Traverse City, MI 49685 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (425) 698-8595 Route Verify on FMCSA

Willow Trucking LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4051865
MC
1535580
Based in
Interlochen, MI 49643 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (231) 632-7020 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 53 movers in Traverse City

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Frequently asked questions

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

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,860 to $4,250 for a studio, $4,290 to $6,380 for a one-bedroom, $7,150 to $10,630 for a two-bedroom, $11,430 to $17,010 for a three-bedroom and $15,720 to $23,390 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Traverse City from Everett?

About 2,056 road miles (1,742 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 36 hours (5 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 Michigan 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 Traverse City?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,860 to $4,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,850 to $4,200. 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–Traverse City corridor.