Port Angeles, WA → Las Cruces, NM · Cross-country move
About 1,646 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,370–$9,470, delivery in 5–10 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 27 in Las Cruces.
The route from Port Angeles, WA to Las Cruces, NM covers roughly 1,646 miles by road, a southeast-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 $6,370 to $9,470 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 5 to 10 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 29 hours (4 driving days).
On the Port Angeles side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 27 around Las Cruces (21 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 Las Cruces.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Las Cruces about 116,978. The two cities have comparable density (1,864 and 1,448 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in New Mexico than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that New Mexico does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,550 | $3,110 | $3,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,820 | $4,660 | $5,680 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $6,370 | $7,770 | $9,470 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $10,190 | $12,420 | $15,160 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $14,010 | $17,080 | $20,840 |
$2,290–$3,230
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,490–$3,660
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$6,370–$9,470
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port Angeles, WA → Las Cruces, NM. 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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,550 to $3,790 for a studio, $3,820 to $5,680 for a one-bedroom, $6,370 to $9,470 for a two-bedroom, $10,190 to $15,160 for a three-bedroom and $14,010 to $20,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,646 road miles (1,395 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 29 hours (4 driving days).
Expect a delivery window of 5 to 10 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 Washington into New Mexico 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 $2,290 to $3,230 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,490 to $3,660. 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 Port Angeles–Las Cruces corridor.