Urm
Legal name: Urm Stores INC
- USDOT
- 13196
- MC
- 237366
- Based in
- Spokane, WA 99217 (6 mi from center)
- Service
- Long-distance
- Fleet
- 80 trucks, 130 drivers
- USDOT registered
- 1974
Spokane Valley, WA → Los Angeles, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,115 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,890–$8,760, delivery in 3–7 days, 115 carriers on the Spokane Valley side and 2,866 in Los Angeles.
Moving from Spokane Valley to Los Angeles is a long-distance move of roughly 1,115 road miles, heading south from Washington to California.
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 $5,890 to $8,760 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 19 h 55 min.
On the Spokane Valley side there are 115 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (79 of them authorized for interstate work), and 2,866 around Los Angeles (1,210 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 Los Angeles.
Spokane Valley has a population of about 108,405 and Los Angeles about 3.9 million. Los Angeles is the denser city (8,304 people per square mile versus 2,731 in Spokane Valley), 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 | $2,360 | $2,870 | $3,510 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,530 | $4,310 | $5,260 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,890 | $7,180 | $8,760 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,420 | $11,490 | $14,020 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,960 | $15,800 | $19,280 |
$1,600–$2,250
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$2,020–$2,960
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,890–$8,760
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Spokane Valley, WA → Los Angeles, 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 $2,360 to $3,510 for a studio, $3,530 to $5,260 for a one-bedroom, $5,890 to $8,760 for a two-bedroom, $9,420 to $14,020 for a three-bedroom and $12,960 to $19,280 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,115 road miles (945 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 55 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 $1,600 to $2,250 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $2,020 to $2,960. 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 Valley–Los Angeles corridor.