Port Angeles, WA → Salt Lake City, UT · Long-distance move
About 897 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $4,740–$7,050, delivery in 2–5 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 531 in Salt Lake City.
Moving from Port Angeles to Salt Lake City is a long-distance move of roughly 897 road miles, heading southeast from Washington to Utah.
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 $4,740 to $7,050 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 10 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 531 around Salt Lake City (306 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 Salt Lake City.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Salt Lake City about 218,428. The two cities have comparable density (1,864 and 1,811 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends. Labor and living costs run lower in Utah than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Utah 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 | $1,900 | $2,310 | $2,820 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $2,840 | $3,470 | $4,230 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $4,740 | $5,780 | $7,050 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $7,580 | $9,250 | $11,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $10,420 | $12,710 | $15,510 |
$1,220–$1,720
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,820–$2,680
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$4,740–$7,050
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.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,900 to $2,820 for a studio, $2,840 to $4,230 for a one-bedroom, $4,740 to $7,050 for a two-bedroom, $7,580 to $11,280 for a three-bedroom and $10,420 to $15,510 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 897 road miles (760 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 16 h 10 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 Utah 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 $1,220 to $1,720 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,820 to $2,680. 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–Salt Lake City corridor.