Providence, RI → Yakima, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,851 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,920–$13,260, delivery in 7–14 days, 330 carriers on the Providence side and 60 in Yakima.
Yakima sits about 2,851 miles northwest of Providence, which makes this an interstate relocation from Rhode Island 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 $8,920 to $13,260 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 49 hours (6 driving days).
On the Providence side there are 330 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (253 of them authorized for interstate work), and 60 around Yakima (34 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 Yakima.
Providence has a population of about 195,310 and Yakima about 98,000. Providence is considerably denser (10,377 people per square mile versus 3,481), 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.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,570 | $4,350 | $5,310 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,350 | $6,520 | $7,960 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,920 | $10,870 | $13,260 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $14,260 | $17,400 | $21,220 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $19,610 | $23,920 | $29,180 |
$3,980–$5,620
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,560–$5,240
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,920–$13,260
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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Legal name: Cvs Transportation LLC
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Legal name: Northwest Movers Central LLC
Legal name: Joshua David Noel
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,570 to $5,310 for a studio, $5,350 to $7,960 for a one-bedroom, $8,920 to $13,260 for a two-bedroom, $14,260 to $21,220 for a three-bedroom and $19,610 to $29,180 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,851 road miles (2,416 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 hours (6 driving days).
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.
Yes. Crossing from Rhode Island 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.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,980 to $5,620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,560 to $5,240. 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 Providence–Yakima corridor.