Norwalk, CT → Yakima, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,765 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,920–$13,270, delivery in 7–14 days, 395 carriers on the Norwalk side and 60 in Yakima.
The route from Norwalk, CT to Yakima, WA covers roughly 2,765 miles by road, a northwest-bound trip that falls into the cross-country move category for pricing purposes.
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 $8,920 to $13,270 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 7 to 14 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 48 hours (6 driving days).
On the Norwalk side there are 395 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (163 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.
Norwalk has a population of about 92,000 and Yakima about 98,000. The two cities have comparable density (3,984 and 3,481 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. 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 | $3,570 | $4,350 | $5,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,530 | $7,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,920 | $10,880 | $13,270 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,270 | $17,410 | $21,240 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,630 | $23,930 | $29,200 |
$3,890–$5,490
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,490–$5,130
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,920–$13,270
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Norwalk, CT → 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.
Legal name: Air Express International USA INC
Legal name: Junkluggers LLC
Legal name: J B Moving Services INC
Legal name: Narod INC
Legal name: Mpas Moving Connecticut LLC
Legal name: Northwest Movers Central LLC
Legal name: Joshua David Noel
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,570 to $5,310 for a studio, $5,350 to $7,960 for a one-bedroom, $8,920 to $13,270 for a two-bedroom, $14,270 to $21,240 for a three-bedroom and $19,630 to $29,200 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,765 road miles (2,343 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 hours (6 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 7 to 14 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 Connecticut 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 $3,890 to $5,490 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,490 to $5,130. 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 Norwalk–Yakima corridor.