Port Angeles, WA → Richmond, CA · Long-distance move
About 831 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,040–$7,500, delivery in 2–5 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 252 in Richmond.
The route from Port Angeles, WA to Richmond, CA covers roughly 831 miles by road, a south-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 $5,040 to $7,500 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 15 h 2 min.
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 252 around Richmond (86 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 Richmond.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Richmond about 114,861. Richmond is the denser city (3,869 people per square mile versus 1,864 in Port Angeles), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California 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 | $2,020 | $2,460 | $3,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,030 | $3,690 | $4,500 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,040 | $6,150 | $7,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,070 | $9,840 | $12,010 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $11,100 | $13,530 | $16,510 |
$1,150–$1,630
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,760–$2,590
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,040–$7,500
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port Angeles, WA → Richmond, CA. 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 $2,020 to $3,000 for a studio, $3,030 to $4,500 for a one-bedroom, $5,040 to $7,500 for a two-bedroom, $8,070 to $12,010 for a three-bedroom and $11,100 to $16,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 831 road miles (705 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 15 h 2 min.
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.
Yes. Crossing from Washington into California 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 $1,150 to $1,630 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,760 to $2,590. 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–Richmond corridor.