Moving from Washington to California means crossing state lines, so any mover you hire must hold active interstate authority from the FMCSA. Between the largest cities of the two states—Seattle and Los Angeles—the road distance is about 1,135 miles, which puts a typical move in the long-distance move bracket with a delivery window of 3 to 7 days.
Washington has about 7.7 million residents and California about 39.5 million. California is a higher-cost state than Washington; plan for larger deposits and pricier destination-side services. Unlike Washington, California collects a state income tax.
We list 6,347 household-goods carriers across the Washington cities on this platform and 47,679 across California. Pick your exact origin and destination cities below to see a route-specific estimate, drive time and the movers closest to each address.
Cost of moving from Washington to California
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,380 | $2,900 | $3,540 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,570 | $4,350 | $5,310 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,950 | $7,260 | $8,850 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,520 | $11,610 | $14,160 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $13,090 | $15,960 | $19,470 |
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