Olathe, KS → Pullman, WA · Long-distance move
About 1,475 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,030–$8,980, delivery in 3–7 days, 309 carriers on the Olathe side and 17 in Pullman.
Moving from Olathe to Pullman is a long-distance move of roughly 1,475 road miles, heading northwest from Kansas 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 $6,030 to $8,980 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 26 hours (3 driving days).
On the Olathe side there are 309 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (251 of them authorized for interstate work), and 17 around Pullman (13 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 Pullman.
Olathe has a population of about 150,025 and Pullman about 32,000. The two cities have comparable density (2,283 and 2,958 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Washington is a higher-cost state than Kansas, 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 | $2,410 | $2,940 | $3,590 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,620 | $4,410 | $5,390 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,030 | $7,360 | $8,980 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,650 | $11,770 | $14,360 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,270 | $16,190 | $19,750 |
$2,120–$2,990
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,340–$3,440
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,030–$8,980
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Olathe, KS → Pullman, 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: Transam Trucking INC
Legal name: Jett Trucking LLC
Legal name: Midwest Express Corporation
Legal name: Ymm Interstate LLC
Legal name: Trans Line LLC
Legal name: Pratt Moving & Storage INC
Legal name: Coleman Oil Company LLC
Legal name: My Mechanic LLC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,410 to $3,590 for a studio, $3,620 to $5,390 for a one-bedroom, $6,030 to $8,980 for a two-bedroom, $9,650 to $14,360 for a three-bedroom and $13,270 to $19,750 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,475 road miles (1,250 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 26 hours (3 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Kansas 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 $2,120 to $2,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,340 to $3,440. 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 Olathe–Pullman corridor.