Ukiah, CA → Washington, DC · Cross-country move

Movers from Ukiah to Washington

About 2,893 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $9,960–$14,810, delivery in 7–14 days, 15 carriers on the Ukiah side and 1,904 in Washington.

2,893 miroad distance
50 hours (6 driving days)driving time
7–14 daysdelivery window
$9,960–$14,8102-bedroom estimate

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Route summary

From: Ukiah, California
To: Washington, District of Columbia
Road distance: ≈ 2,893 miles (2,452 straight-line)
Drive time: 50 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window: 7–14 days
Move type: Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin: 15 (3 interstate)
Movers at destination: 1,904 (1,206 interstate)

Reverse: Washington → Ukiah

The route from Ukiah, CA to Washington, DC covers roughly 2,893 miles by road, a east-bound trip that falls into the cross-country 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 $9,960 to $14,810 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 50 hours (6 driving days).

On the Ukiah side there are 15 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (3 of them authorized for interstate work), and 1,904 around Washington (1,206 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 Washington.

Ukiah has a population of about 17,000 and Washington about 693,645. Washington is the denser city (11,286 people per square mile versus 3,484 in Ukiah), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day.

Cost of moving from Ukiah to Washington

Full-service estimate for 2,893 miles, by home size
Home size	Est. weight	Low	Typical	High
Studio	2,000 lb	$3,980	$4,860	$5,930
1 Bedroom	3,000 lb	$5,970	$7,290	$8,890
2 Bedrooms	5,000 lb	$9,960	$12,140	$14,810
3 Bedrooms	8,000 lb	$15,930	$19,430	$23,700
4+ Bedrooms	11,000 lb	$21,900	$26,710	$32,590

Rental truck (DIY)

$4,020–$5,680

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

Portable container

$3,600–$5,300

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

Full-service mover

$9,960–$14,810

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

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Moving companies for this route

Near Ukiah (origin)

Gentle Hands Moving

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Alfred W Lee

USDOT: 1827764
MC: 850930
Based in: Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered: 2008

Call (707) 937-4444 Route Verify on FMCSA

Hiatt And Hiatt

Intrastate carrier

Legal name: Hiatt Logging INC

USDOT: 2603700
Based in: Boonville, CA 95415 (12 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (707) 895-3661 Route Verify on FMCSA

North American Organics LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 3221898
Based in: Redwood Vly, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered: 2018

Call (707) 485-7947 Route Verify on FMCSA

Kleon Trucking LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4479802
MC: 1769150
Based in: Ukiah, CA 95482 (3 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2025

Call (707) 671-5989 Route Verify on FMCSA

Pbs Transport LLC

Intrastate carrier

USDOT: 4324101
Based in: Redwood Valley, CA 95470 (11 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (707) 367-3276 Route Verify on FMCSA

Norcal Lastmile LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3299864
MC: 1047841
Based in: Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 34 trucks, 130 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (817) 291-5049 Route Verify on FMCSA

Alder Moving Services

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Jayson I Berger

USDOT: 2808819
MC: 942674
Based in: Fort Bragg, CA 95437 (33 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 4 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered: 2015

Call (707) 964-7917 Route Verify on FMCSA

Gold Coast Freight INC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 4271838
MC: 1659135
Based in: Clearlake, CA 95422 (32 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (925) 844-3247 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 15 movers in Ukiah

Near Washington (destination)

Evo Transportation

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Ritter Transport INC

USDOT: 436004
MC: 239770
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 75 trucks, 151 drivers
USDOT registered: 1991

Call (480) 485-5862 Route Verify on FMCSA

Eagle Van Lines INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 388638
MC: 208997
Based in: Temple Hills, MD 20748 (8 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 72 trucks, 59 drivers
USDOT registered: 1990

Call (301) 899-2022 Route Verify on FMCSA

Global Solutions Services LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3308320
MC: 1053236
Based in: Beltsville, MD 20705 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 46 trucks, 75 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (240) 805-4447 Route Verify on FMCSA

Primus Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 2442344
MC: 44829
Based in: Vienna, VA 22182 (14 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 40 trucks, 40 drivers
USDOT registered: 2013

Call (571) 386-9178 Route Verify on FMCSA

John W Ritter Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

USDOT: 6903
MC: 1664339
Based in: Capital Heights, MD 20743 (7 mi from center)
Service: Long-distance
Fleet: 38 trucks, 107 drivers
USDOT registered: 1974

Call (480) 582-2760 Route Verify on FMCSA

Geva Transportationgeva Logisticsgeva Freight Forwarding S

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Geva Transportation LLC

USDOT: 2845842
MC: 954130
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local & long-distance
Fleet: 35 trucks, 33 drivers
USDOT registered: 2016

Call (240) 284-3828 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mike Dancy

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Michael Dancy

USDOT: 4231672
MC: 1637268
Based in: Clinton, MD 20735 (12 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 26 trucks, 1 drivers
USDOT registered: 2024

Call (301) 643-4471 Route Verify on FMCSA

F4l Trans LLC

Licensed interstate

USDOT: 3268506
MC: 1031430
Based in: Hyattsville, MD 20785 (7 mi from center)
Service: Local moves
Fleet: 25 trucks, 50 drivers
USDOT registered: 2019

Call (702) 366-6000 Route Verify on FMCSA

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Ukiah to Washington?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,980 to $5,930 for a studio, $5,970 to $8,890 for a one-bedroom, $9,960 to $14,810 for a two-bedroom, $15,930 to $23,700 for a three-bedroom and $21,900 to $32,590 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is Washington from Ukiah?

About 2,893 road miles (2,452 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 50 hours (6 driving days).

How long will the movers take to deliver?

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.

Does my mover need interstate authority for this move?

Yes. Crossing from California into District of Columbia 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 Ukiah to Washington?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $4,020 to $5,680 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,600 to $5,300. 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 Ukiah–Washington corridor.