Grand Island Express
Legal name: Grand Island Express INC
- USDOT
- 54988
- MC
- 135283
- Based in
- Grand Island, NE 68801 (4 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 158 trucks, 164 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Grand Island, NE → Walla Walla, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,250 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,510–$8,190, delivery in 3–7 days, 85 carriers on the Grand Island side and 10 in Walla Walla.
Walla Walla sits about 1,250 miles northwest of Grand Island, which makes this an interstate relocation from Nebraska to Washington that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,510 to $8,190 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 22 h 15 min.
On the Grand Island side there are 85 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (35 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Walla Walla (4 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 Walla Walla.
Grand Island has a population of about 53,000 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Walla Walla is the denser city (2,426 people per square mile versus 1,764 in Grand Island), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Nebraska, 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 | $2,200 | $2,690 | $3,280 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,030 | $4,910 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,510 | $6,710 | $8,190 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,810 | $10,740 | $13,100 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,110 | $14,770 | $18,020 |
$1,730–$2,450
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,140–$3,140
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,510–$8,190
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Grand Island, NE → Walla Walla, WA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
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 $2,200 to $3,280 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,910 for a one-bedroom, $5,510 to $8,190 for a two-bedroom, $8,810 to $13,100 for a three-bedroom and $12,110 to $18,020 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,250 road miles (1,059 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 22 h 15 min.
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 Nebraska 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 $1,730 to $2,450 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,140 to $3,140. 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 Grand Island–Walla Walla corridor.