Bms Moving & Storage
Legal name: Bekins A-1 Movers INC
- USDOT
- 716970
- MC
- 224537
- Based in
- Sarasota, FL 34240 (12 mi from center)
- Service
- Local & long-distance
- Fleet
- 145 trucks, 125 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1997
Sarasota, FL → Walla Walla, WA · Cross-country move
About 2,759 road miles heading northwest. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,520–$12,670, delivery in 7–14 days, 194 carriers on the Sarasota side and 10 in Walla Walla.
Walla Walla sits about 2,759 miles northwest of Sarasota, which makes this an interstate relocation from Florida 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 $8,520 to $12,670 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 48 hours (6 driving days).
On the Sarasota side there are 194 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (66 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.
Sarasota has a population of about 57,000 and Walla Walla about 34,000. Sarasota is considerably denser (3,730 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 is a higher-cost state than Florida, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $3,410 | $4,150 | $5,070 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $5,110 | $6,230 | $7,600 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $8,520 | $10,390 | $12,670 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $13,630 | $16,620 | $20,280 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $18,740 | $22,850 | $27,880 |
$3,880–$5,480
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$3,480–$5,120
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$8,520–$12,670
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Sarasota, FL → Walla Walla, WA. 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 $3,410 to $5,070 for a studio, $5,110 to $7,600 for a one-bedroom, $8,520 to $12,670 for a two-bedroom, $13,630 to $20,280 for a three-bedroom and $18,740 to $27,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 2,759 road miles (2,338 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 48 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 Florida 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 $3,880 to $5,480 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,480 to $5,120. 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 Sarasota–Walla Walla corridor.