Kennewick, WA → Burbank, CA · Long-distance move
About 980 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,490–$8,160, delivery in 2–5 days, 137 carriers on the Kennewick side and 896 in Burbank.
Moving from Kennewick to Burbank is a long-distance move of roughly 980 road miles, heading south from Washington to California.
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 $5,490 to $8,160 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 2 to 5 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 17 h 36 min.
On the Kennewick side there are 137 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (91 of them authorized for interstate work), and 896 around Burbank (350 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 Burbank.
Kennewick has a population of about 88,000 and Burbank about 102,988. Burbank is the denser city (6,204 people per square mile versus 2,944 in Kennewick), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,200 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,290 | $4,020 | $4,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,490 | $6,690 | $8,160 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,780 | $10,710 | $13,060 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,070 | $14,720 | $17,960 |
$1,460–$2,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,890–$2,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,490–$8,160
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Kennewick, WA → Burbank, CA. 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.
Legal name: Tri-City United INC
Legal name: St George Enterprises LLC
Legal name: Speedy Movers LLC
Legal name: Rodrigo Rodriguez
Legal name: Dependable Highway Express INC
Legal name: Zurich Transport LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,290 to $4,900 for a one-bedroom, $5,490 to $8,160 for a two-bedroom, $8,780 to $13,060 for a three-bedroom and $12,070 to $17,960 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 980 road miles (831 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 36 min.
Expect a delivery window of 2 to 5 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 Washington into California 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 $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,890 to $2,790. 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 Kennewick–Burbank corridor.