Los Angeles, CA → Walla Walla, WA · Long-distance move
About 982 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,490–$8,170, delivery in 2–5 days, 2,866 carriers on the Los Angeles side and 10 in Walla Walla.
Moving from Los Angeles to Walla Walla is a long-distance move of roughly 982 road miles, heading north from California 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 $5,490 to $8,170 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 38 min.
On the Los Angeles side there are 2,866 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,210 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.
Los Angeles has a population of about 3.9 million and Walla Walla about 34,000. Los Angeles is considerably denser (8,304 people per square mile versus 2,426), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Washington than in California, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. 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 | $2,680 | $3,270 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,300 | $4,020 | $4,900 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,490 | $6,700 | $8,170 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,790 | $10,720 | $13,080 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,090 | $14,740 | $17,980 |
$1,460–$2,060
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,900–$2,790
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,490–$8,170
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 $2,200 to $3,270 for a studio, $3,300 to $4,900 for a one-bedroom, $5,490 to $8,170 for a two-bedroom, $8,790 to $13,080 for a three-bedroom and $12,090 to $17,980 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 982 road miles (832 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 17 h 38 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 California 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 $1,460 to $2,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,900 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 Los Angeles–Walla Walla corridor.