Lake Charles, LA → Yakima, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,181 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $7,220–$10,740, delivery in 5–10 days, 25 carriers on the Lake Charles side and 60 in Yakima.
Moving from Lake Charles to Yakima is a cross-country move of roughly 2,181 road miles, heading northwest from Louisiana 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 $7,220 to $10,740 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 38 hours (5 driving days).
On the Lake Charles side there are 25 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (18 of them authorized for interstate work), and 60 around Yakima (34 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 Yakima.
Lake Charles has a population of about 80,000 and Yakima about 98,000. Yakima is the denser city (3,481 people per square mile versus 1,788 in Lake Charles), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. Washington is a higher-cost state than Louisiana, 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 | $2,890 | $3,520 | $4,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $4,330 | $5,280 | $6,440 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $7,220 | $8,800 | $10,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $11,540 | $14,080 | $17,180 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $15,870 | $19,360 | $23,620 |
$2,990–$4,220
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,970–$4,360
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$7,220–$10,740
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Lake Charles, LA → Yakima, 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 $2,890 to $4,290 for a studio, $4,330 to $6,440 for a one-bedroom, $7,220 to $10,740 for a two-bedroom, $11,540 to $17,180 for a three-bedroom and $15,870 to $23,620 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,181 road miles (1,848 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 38 hours (5 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Louisiana 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 $2,990 to $4,220 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,970 to $4,360. 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 Lake Charles–Yakima corridor.