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Kearney, NE → Bothell, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Kearney to Bothell

About 1,461 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,050–$9,010, delivery in 3–7 days, 33 carriers on the Kearney side and 248 in Bothell.

  • 1,461 miroad distance
  • 25 hours (3 driving days)driving time
  • 3–7 daysdelivery window
  • $6,050–$9,0102-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 1,461 miles (1,238 straight-line)
Drive time
25 hours (3 driving days)
Delivery window
3–7 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
33 (9 interstate)
Movers at destination
248 (81 interstate)

Reverse: Bothell → Kearney

Moving from Kearney to Bothell is a long-distance move of roughly 1,461 road miles, heading northwest from Nebraska 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 $6,050 to $9,010 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 25 hours (3 driving days).

On the Kearney side there are 33 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (9 of them authorized for interstate work), and 248 around Bothell (81 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 Bothell.

Kearney has a population of about 34,000 and Bothell about 49,000. Bothell is the denser city (3,532 people per square mile versus 2,257 in Kearney), 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.

Cost of moving from Kearney to Bothell

Full-service estimate for 1,461 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,420 $2,950 $3,600
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,630 $4,430 $5,400
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,050 $7,380 $9,010
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $9,690 $11,810 $14,410
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $13,320 $16,240 $19,820

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,100–$2,970

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

Portable container

$2,320–$3,420

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

Full-service mover

$6,050–$9,010

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 Kearney (origin)

H & S Enterprises INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
569072
MC
277884
Based in
Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
262 trucks, 197 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rolar INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
329917
MC
213127
Based in
Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
18 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (308) 468-6852 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cash-Wa Distributing Co Of Kearney INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
274172
Based in
Kearney, NE 68845 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
1986
Call (308) 237-3151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Russell'S Appliance & Electronics INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1640509
Based in
Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (308) 234-6526 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kearney Moving Service

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Goforth LLC

USDOT
4041599
Based in
Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (308) 237-2445 Route Verify on FMCSA

Spracklen Russell Construction

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
1427564
Based in
Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (308) 236-6036 Route Verify on FMCSA

O Bar Cattle Co INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
761952
Based in
Gibbon, NE 68840 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
3 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (308) 468-5825 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kerry Carpenter

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
2556304
Based in
Kearney, NE 68847 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (308) 390-6611 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 33 movers in Kearney

Near Bothell (destination)

Exselon

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Butchie Boy Productions INC

USDOT
3194560
MC
140641
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98033 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
45 trucks, 95 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (206) 769-3304 Route Verify on FMCSA

Butler Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1939713
MC
691642
Based in
Woodinville, WA 98072 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
34 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (206) 679-3754 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trelawny Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Trelawny Logistics LLC

USDOT
3477238
MC
1140038
Based in
Everett, WA 98208 (9 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
25 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2020
Route Verify on FMCSA

Jordan River Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Jordan River Moving LLC

USDOT
901418
MC
391125
Based in
Kirkland, WA 98034 (4 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
24 trucks, 25 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (206) 236-0808 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 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (425) 775-8950 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 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
15 trucks, 20 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (425) 442-8208 Route Verify on FMCSA

Takdir Transportation INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3230745
MC
1012863
Based in
Snohomish, WA 98296 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
15 trucks, 15 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (707) 389-0062 Route Verify on FMCSA

Puget Sound Moving

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Puget Sound Moving INC

USDOT
1885649
MC
679558
Based in
Kent, WA 98033 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 9 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (206) 568-0600 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 248 movers in Bothell

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Kearney to Bothell?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,420 to $3,600 for a studio, $3,630 to $5,400 for a one-bedroom, $6,050 to $9,010 for a two-bedroom, $9,690 to $14,410 for a three-bedroom and $13,320 to $19,820 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Bothell from Kearney?

About 1,461 road miles (1,238 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 25 hours (3 driving days).

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 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Kearney to Bothell?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,100 to $2,970 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,320 to $3,420. 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 Kearney–Bothell corridor.