Urm
Legal name: Urm Stores INC
- USDOT
- 13196
- MC
- 237366
- Based in
- Spokane, WA 99217 (10 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 80 trucks, 130 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Spokane, WA → Costa Mesa, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,142 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,970–$8,880, delivery in 3–7 days, 130 carriers on the Spokane side and 425 in Costa Mesa.
The route from Spokane, WA to Costa Mesa, CA covers roughly 1,142 miles by road, a south-bound trip that falls into the long-distance 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 $5,970 to $8,880 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 23 min.
On the Spokane side there are 130 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (86 of them authorized for interstate work), and 425 around Costa Mesa (150 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 Costa Mesa.
Spokane has a population of about 230,783 and Costa Mesa about 108,881. Costa Mesa is the denser city (7,083 people per square mile versus 3,328 in Spokane), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California 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 | $2,390 | $2,910 | $3,550 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,580 | $4,370 | $5,330 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,970 | $7,280 | $8,880 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,550 | $11,650 | $14,210 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,130 | $16,020 | $19,540 |
$1,620–$2,290
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,040–$3,000
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,970–$8,880
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Spokane, WA → Costa Mesa, CA. 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 $2,390 to $3,550 for a studio, $3,580 to $5,330 for a one-bedroom, $5,970 to $8,880 for a two-bedroom, $9,550 to $14,210 for a three-bedroom and $13,130 to $19,540 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,142 road miles (968 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 20 h 23 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 California 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 $2,290 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,040 to $3,000. 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 Spokane–Costa Mesa corridor.