Glendale, AZ → Bellingham, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,389 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,060–$9,020, delivery in 3–7 days, 1,051 carriers on the Glendale side and 97 in Bellingham.
The route from Glendale, AZ to Bellingham, WA covers roughly 1,389 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $6,060 to $9,020 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 24 hours (3 driving days).
On the Glendale side there are 1,051 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (452 of them authorized for interstate work), and 97 around Bellingham (50 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 Bellingham.
Glendale has a population of about 260,572 and Bellingham about 95,000. The two cities have comparable density (4,031 and 3,244 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Arizona, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,430 | $2,960 | $3,610 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,640 | $4,440 | $5,410 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,060 | $7,390 | $9,020 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,700 | $11,830 | $14,430 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,340 | $16,270 | $19,840 |
$2,030–$2,860
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,260–$3,320
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,060–$9,020
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,430 to $3,610 for a studio, $3,640 to $5,410 for a one-bedroom, $6,060 to $9,020 for a two-bedroom, $9,700 to $14,430 for a three-bedroom and $13,340 to $19,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,389 road miles (1,177 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 24 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Arizona 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,030 to $2,860 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,260 to $3,320. 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.
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 Glendale–Bellingham corridor.