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Walla Walla, WA

Palmdale, CA → Walla Walla, WA · Long-distance move

Movers from Palmdale to Walla Walla

About 936 road miles heading north. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,360–$7,970, delivery in 2–5 days, 129 carriers on the Palmdale side and 10 in Walla Walla.

  • 936 miroad distance
  • 16 h 50 mindriving time
  • 2–5 daysdelivery window
  • $5,360–$7,9702-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 936 miles (793 straight-line)
Drive time
16 h 50 min
Delivery window
2–5 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
129 (66 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Walla Walla → Palmdale

The route from Palmdale, CA to Walla Walla, WA covers roughly 936 miles by road, a north-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,360 to $7,970 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 16 h 50 min.

On the Palmdale side there are 129 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 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.

Palmdale has a population of about 161,845 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Walla Walla is the denser city (2,426 people per square mile versus 1,597 in Palmdale), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. 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.

Cost of moving from Palmdale to Walla Walla

Full-service estimate for 936 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,140 $2,610 $3,190
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $3,210 $3,920 $4,780
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $5,360 $6,530 $7,970
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $8,570 $10,450 $12,750
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $11,780 $14,370 $17,530

Rental truck (DIY)

$1,410–$1,990

One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.

Portable container

$1,860–$2,730

Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.

Full-service mover

$5,360–$7,970

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.

Moving companies for this route

Near Palmdale (origin)

Alpha Omega Consulting Enterprise LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4384395
MC
1719247
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
36 trucks, 96 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (661) 389-2068 Route Verify on FMCSA

Freight Here LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3956591
MC
1474260
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
11 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (661) 350-0674 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Best Trucks INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
746806
MC
268822
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
10 trucks, 10 drivers
USDOT registered
1998
Call (626) 303-6200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Blue Track Express LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4548721
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93535 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (818) 399-2012 Route Verify on FMCSA

Antelope Valley Van & Storage Company

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Valley Refrigerating Company

USDOT
34380
MC
133696
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93550 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (661) 947-4121 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Trans

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Antelope Investment Enterprises INC

USDOT
3148907
MC
103731
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (323) 855-2664 Route Verify on FMCSA

Av Supplies Express 2 Deliver Ship It 2go

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Av Supplies Distributors INC

USDOT
4216491
MC
1639401
Based in
Lancaster, CA 93534 (9 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (661) 952-7887 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jabes Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: The King Modular Systems Installation INC

USDOT
2951860
MC
1555690
Based in
Palmdale, CA 93552 (5 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (323) 318-0716 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 129 movers in Palmdale

Near Walla Walla (destination)

Old School Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1825294
MC
837397
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2008
Call (509) 386-6874 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Ortega Trucking And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
824727
MC
656000
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1999
Call (541) 429-0305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rmb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4170055
MC
1606082
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (208) 771-2412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harshfield Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Edwin Chad Harshfield

USDOT
4473400
MC
1765805
Based in
Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (509) 676-7537 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clancy'S Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
313853
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (509) 529-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jj Haul Away

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jj Haul Away LLC

USDOT
3621361
MC
1237106
Based in
College Place, WA 99324 (3 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (509) 520-2143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smokin Hagen

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Larry Hagen

USDOT
1656657
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2007
Call (509) 525-5518 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cervantez Junk Removal

Intrastate carrier
USDOT
4116110
Based in
Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2023
Call (509) 386-6016 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Walla Walla

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Palmdale to Walla Walla?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,140 to $3,190 for a studio, $3,210 to $4,780 for a one-bedroom, $5,360 to $7,970 for a two-bedroom, $8,570 to $12,750 for a three-bedroom and $11,780 to $17,530 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Walla Walla from Palmdale?

About 936 road miles (793 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 50 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Palmdale to Walla Walla?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,410 to $1,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,860 to $2,730. 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.

When is the least expensive time to book this move?

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 Palmdale–Walla Walla corridor.