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Lake Charles, LA

Pullman, WA → Lake Charles, LA · Cross-country move

Movers from Pullman to Lake Charles

About 2,024 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $6,960–$10,350, delivery in 5–10 days, 17 carriers on the Pullman side and 25 in Lake Charles.

  • 2,024 miroad distance
  • 35 hours (4 driving days)driving time
  • 5–10 daysdelivery window
  • $6,960–$10,3502-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,024 miles (1,715 straight-line)
Drive time
35 hours (4 driving days)
Delivery window
5–10 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
17 (13 interstate)
Movers at destination
25 (18 interstate)

Reverse: Lake Charles → Pullman

The route from Pullman, WA to Lake Charles, LA covers roughly 2,024 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 $6,960 to $10,350 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 35 hours (4 driving days).

On the Pullman side there are 17 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (13 of them authorized for interstate work), and 25 around Lake Charles (18 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 Lake Charles.

Pullman has a population of about 32,000 and Lake Charles about 80,000. Pullman is considerably denser (2,958 people per square mile versus 1,788), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Louisiana than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Louisiana does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.

Cost of moving from Pullman to Lake Charles

Full-service estimate for 2,024 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $2,780 $3,390 $4,140
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $4,170 $5,090 $6,210
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $6,960 $8,490 $10,350
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $11,130 $13,580 $16,560
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $15,310 $18,670 $22,770

Rental truck (DIY)

$2,830–$3,990

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

Portable container

$2,830–$4,160

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

Full-service mover

$6,960–$10,350

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 Pullman (origin)

Pratt Mayflower

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Pratt Moving & Storage INC

USDOT
27491
MC
89215
Based in
Pullman, WA 99163 (2 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (509) 332-2505 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clearwater Company

Interstate carrier
USDOT
3987261
MC
1494710
Based in
Moscow, ID 83843 (11 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (208) 207-7888 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cityservicevalcon

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Coleman Oil Company LLC

USDOT
253466
MC
192233
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
563 trucks, 249 drivers
USDOT registered
1984
Call (208) 799-2000 Route Verify on FMCSA

Madden Enterprises LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2816290
MC
1064395
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
17 trucks, 11 drivers
USDOT registered
2015
Call (208) 413-5097 Route Verify on FMCSA

Huber Action Freight INC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
441441
MC
241696
Based in
Colfax, WA 99111 (16 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
16 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (509) 397-2343 Route Verify on FMCSA

Lewiston Towing

Licensed interstate

Legal name: My Mechanic LLC

USDOT
1495851
MC
562327
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (208) 743-2530 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gary Anderson LLC

Interstate carrier
USDOT
1396334
Based in
Potlatch, ID 83855 (22 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2005
Call (208) 875-0735 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Transfer Trinaco INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
443887
MC
89153
Based in
Lewiston, ID 83501 (35 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
1991
Call (208) 746-7961 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 17 movers in Pullman

Near Lake Charles (destination)

Lake City Trucking

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: James G Gobert INC

USDOT
319385
MC
211234
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
42 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (337) 494-6900 Route Verify on FMCSA

Two Men And A Truck Lake Charles

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Cbl Jones LLC

USDOT
2944986
MC
996676
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (337) 656-4938 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pappillion Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1227886
MC
485326
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70615 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
6 trucks, 6 drivers
USDOT registered
2004
Call (337) 494-3894 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hr Express Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
7409267
MC
97081033
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
3 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (337) 730-1207 Route Verify on FMCSA

Drive Max Trucking

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4284072
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70601 (2 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2024
Call (225) 371-8581 Route Verify on FMCSA

Dredging Contractor Firm

Interstate carrier Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Mike Hooks LLC

USDOT
107462
Based in
Westlake, LA 70669 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1974
Call (337) 436-6693 Route Verify on FMCSA

Fmtransport11 LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3156355
MC
108062
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Local & long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (337) 499-7171 Route Verify on FMCSA

J K Malveaux Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3686835
MC
1284622
Based in
Lake Charles, LA 70605 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (337) 802-0370 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 25 movers in Lake Charles

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Pullman to Lake Charles?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,780 to $4,140 for a studio, $4,170 to $6,210 for a one-bedroom, $6,960 to $10,350 for a two-bedroom, $11,130 to $16,560 for a three-bedroom and $15,310 to $22,770 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Lake Charles from Pullman?

About 2,024 road miles (1,715 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 35 hours (4 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from Washington into Louisiana 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 Pullman to Lake Charles?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $2,830 to $3,990 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,830 to $4,160. 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 Pullman–Lake Charles corridor.