Pratt Mayflower
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
Pullman, WA → Virginia Beach, VA · Cross-country move
About 2,597 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,350–$12,430, delivery in 7–14 days, 17 carriers on the Pullman side and 230 in Virginia Beach.
The route from Pullman, WA to Virginia Beach, VA covers roughly 2,597 miles by road, a east-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 $8,350 to $12,430 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 45 hours (6 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 230 around Virginia Beach (147 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 Virginia Beach.
Pullman has a population of about 32,000 and Virginia Beach about 453,737. Pullman is considerably denser (2,958 people per square mile versus 1,878), 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 Virginia than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home. Note that Virginia 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 | $3,340 | $4,080 | $4,970 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,010 | $6,110 | $7,460 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,350 | $10,190 | $12,430 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,370 | $16,300 | $19,890 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,380 | $22,410 | $27,340 |
$3,570–$5,040
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,340–$4,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,350–$12,430
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Pullman, WA → Virginia Beach, VA. 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 $3,340 to $4,970 for a studio, $5,010 to $7,460 for a one-bedroom, $8,350 to $12,430 for a two-bedroom, $13,370 to $19,890 for a three-bedroom and $18,380 to $27,340 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,597 road miles (2,201 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 45 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 Washington into Virginia 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 $3,570 to $5,040 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,340 to $4,910. 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 Pullman–Virginia Beach corridor.