Redmond, WA → Vail, CO · Long-distance move
About 1,134 road miles heading southeast. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,520–$8,220, delivery in 3–7 days, 359 carriers on the Redmond side and 31 in Vail.
Vail sits about 1,134 miles southeast of Redmond, which makes this an interstate relocation from Washington to Colorado that most movers classify as a long-distance 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 $5,520 to $8,220 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 20 h 15 min.
On the Redmond side there are 359 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (118 of them authorized for interstate work), and 31 around Vail (8 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 Vail.
Redmond has a population of about 76,000 and Vail about 5,000. Redmond is considerably denser (4,422 people per square mile versus 1,028), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Note that Colorado 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 | $2,210 | $2,700 | $3,290 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,310 | $4,040 | $4,930 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,520 | $6,740 | $8,220 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $8,840 | $10,780 | $13,150 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,150 | $14,820 | $18,080 |
$1,620–$2,280
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,030–$2,990
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,520–$8,220
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.
Legal name: Costco Wholesale Corporation
Legal name: Savanah Logistics LLC
Legal name: Hansen Bros Transfer & Storage Company INC
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Legal name: Gs Moving Services LLC
Legal name: 35d Majestic Movers LLC
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Legal name: Kaska Companies INC
Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,210 to $3,290 for a studio, $3,310 to $4,930 for a one-bedroom, $5,520 to $8,220 for a two-bedroom, $8,840 to $13,150 for a three-bedroom and $12,150 to $18,080 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,134 road miles (961 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 15 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 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 Colorado 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 $1,620 to $2,280 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,030 to $2,990. 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 Redmond–Vail corridor.