Salem, OR → Walla Walla, WA · Regional long-distance move

Movers from Salem to Walla Walla

About 284 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,900–$4,320, delivery in 1–3 days, 96 carriers on the Salem side and 10 in Walla Walla.

284 miroad distance
5 h 36 mindriving time
1–3 daysdelivery window
$2,900–$4,3202-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Salem, Oregon
To: Walla Walla, Washington
Road distance: ≈ 284 miles (240 straight-line)
Drive time: 5 h 36 min
Delivery window: 1–3 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 96 (58 interstate)
Movers at destination: 10 (4 interstate)

Reverse: Walla Walla → Salem

Moving from Salem to Walla Walla is a regional long-distance move of roughly 284 road miles, heading east from Oregon to Washington.

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 $2,900 to $4,320 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 3 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 5 h 36 min.

On the Salem side there are 96 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (58 of them authorized for interstate work), and 10 around Walla Walla (4 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 Walla Walla.

Salem has a population of about 181,779 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Salem is considerably denser (3,597 people per square mile versus 2,426), 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.

Cost of moving from Salem to Walla Walla

Full-service estimate for 284 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$1,370	$1,670	$2,040
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$1,740	$2,120	$2,590
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$2,900	$3,540	$4,320
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$4,640	$5,660	$6,910
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$6,390	$7,790	$9,500

Rental truck (DIY)

$440–$620

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

Portable container

$1,270–$1,870

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

Full-service mover

$2,900–$4,320

Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.

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Moving companies for this route

Near Salem (origin)

Arrow Vans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3382259
MC: 1087868
Based in: Salem, OR 97301 (2 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 30 trucks, 70 drivers
USDOT registered: 2020

Call (503) 508-0815 Route Verify on FMCSA

Empresa Internacional

Interstate carrier

USDOT: 6959099
Based in: Gervais, OR 97026 (13 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 28 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2026

Call (503) 974-6043 Route Verify on FMCSA

B C Towing INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 808472
MC: 519608
Based in: Salem, OR 97302 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 24 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (503) 375-0035 Route Verify on FMCSA

Green Land Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1767348
MC: 645511
Based in: Salem, OR 97305 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 26 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (660) 829-2914 Route Verify on FMCSA

Trans-Pro INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 334733
MC: 200946
Based in: Salem, OR 97303 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 17 trucks, 14 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (503) 463-1422 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cal'S Moving & Storage

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Cal'S Moving Help LLC

USDOT: 3311673
MC: 1052087
Based in: Salem, OR 97305 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 15 trucks, 12 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (541) 250-6324 Route Verify on FMCSA

Tree Line Transportation INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 179485
MC: 159399
Based in: Turner, OR 97392 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 14 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (503) 743-2181 Route Verify on FMCSA

Carmona'S Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 1008974
MC: 436312
Based in: Salem, OR 97317 (6 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 7 trucks, 5 drivers
USDOT registered: 2002

Call (503) 990-8548 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 96 movers in Salem

Near Walla Walla (destination)

Old School Movers LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 1825294
MC: 837397
Based in: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 3 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (509) 386-6874 Route Verify on FMCSA

R Ortega Trucking And Sons LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 824727
MC: 656000
Based in: Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 1999

Call (541) 429-0305 Route Verify on FMCSA

Rmb Transportation LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4170055
MC: 1606082
Based in: Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (208) 771-2412 Route Verify on FMCSA

Harshfield Transportation

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Edwin Chad Harshfield

USDOT: 4473400
MC: 1765805
Based in: Milton Freewater, OR 97862 (10 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (509) 676-7537 Route Verify on FMCSA

Clancy'S Transfer & Storage INC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 313853
Based in: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 9 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 1988

Call (509) 529-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Jj Haul Away

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Jj Haul Away LLC

USDOT: 3621361
MC: 1237106
Based in: College Place, WA 99324 (3 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2021

Call (509) 520-2143 Route Verify on FMCSA

Smokin Hagen

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Larry Hagen

USDOT: 1656657
Based in: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2007

Call (509) 525-5518 Route Verify on FMCSA

Cervantez Junk Removal

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4116110
Based in: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2023

Call (509) 386-6016 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 10 movers in Walla Walla

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Salem to Walla Walla?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,370 to $2,040 for a studio, $1,740 to $2,590 for a one-bedroom, $2,900 to $4,320 for a two-bedroom, $4,640 to $6,910 for a three-bedroom and $6,390 to $9,500 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Walla Walla from Salem?

About 284 road miles (240 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 5 h 36 min.

How long will the movers take to deliver?

Expect a delivery window of 1 to 3 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 Oregon 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.

Is it cheaper to rent a truck or use a container for Salem to Walla Walla?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $440 to $620 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,270 to $1,870. 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 Salem–Walla Walla corridor.