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Walla Walla, WA

Paterson, NJ → Walla Walla, WA · Cross-country move

Movers from Paterson to Walla Walla

About 2,612 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,760–$13,030, delivery in 7–14 days, 2,164 carriers on the Paterson side and 10 in Walla Walla.

  • 2,612 miroad distance
  • 45 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,760–$13,0302-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,612 miles (2,214 straight-line)
Drive time
45 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
2,164 (1,282 interstate)
Movers at destination
10 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Walla Walla → Paterson

Walla Walla sits about 2,612 miles northwest of Paterson, which makes this an interstate relocation from New Jersey to Washington that most movers classify as a cross-country move.

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 $8,760 to $13,030 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 45 hours (6 driving days).

On the Paterson side there are 2,164 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (1,282 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.

Paterson has a population of about 161,793 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Paterson is considerably denser (19,016 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. Washington levies no state income tax on wages, a frequent reason people make this exact move.

Cost of moving from Paterson to Walla Walla

Full-service estimate for 2,612 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,500 $4,270 $5,210
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,260 $6,410 $7,820
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,760 $10,680 $13,030
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $14,020 $17,090 $20,860
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,270 $23,510 $28,680

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,580–$5,060

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

Portable container

$3,350–$4,930

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

Full-service mover

$8,760–$13,030

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 Paterson (origin)

U T F Trucking INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1003565
MC
825910
Based in
Bronx, NY 10454 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
348 trucks, 530 drivers
USDOT registered
2002
Call (718) 928-1000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Z Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1466567
MC
558123
Based in
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 (8 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
215 trucks, 195 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (855) 854-1400 Route Verify on FMCSA

Daybreak Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
288155
MC
186214
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
174 trucks, 176 drivers
USDOT registered
1987
Call (973) 589-5931 Route Verify on FMCSA

Luna Logistics

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Venus Global Consulting

USDOT
4498428
MC
1779258
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
114 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered
2025
Call (201) 452-3179 Route Verify on FMCSA

Vpv Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2121392
MC
739314
Based in
Kearny, NJ 07032 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
112 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered
2011
Call (973) 900-9250 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ironbound Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
674147
MC
434921
Based in
Newark, NJ 07105 (13 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
88 trucks, 79 drivers
USDOT registered
1997
Call (973) 491-5151 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tv Series Production

Interstate carrier

Legal name: Dxo East Productions LLC

USDOT
4307255
Based in
Yonkers, NY 10701 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
87 trucks, 180 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (207) 691-5114 Route Verify on FMCSA

Best Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
912877
MC
472409
Based in
Port Newark, NJ 07114 (15 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
84 trucks, 84 drivers
USDOT registered
2000
Call (973) 465-5310 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 2,164 movers in Paterson

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 Paterson to Walla Walla?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,500 to $5,210 for a studio, $5,260 to $7,820 for a one-bedroom, $8,760 to $13,030 for a two-bedroom, $14,020 to $20,860 for a three-bedroom and $19,270 to $28,680 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Walla Walla from Paterson?

About 2,612 road miles (2,214 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from New Jersey 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 Paterson to Walla Walla?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,580 to $5,060 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,350 to $4,930. 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 Paterson–Walla Walla corridor.