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Yakima, WA → The Villages, FL · Cross-country move

Movers from Yakima to The Villages

About 2,834 road miles heading east. Typical two-bedroom cost $8,650–$12,860, delivery in 7–14 days, 60 carriers on the Yakima side and 240 in The Villages.

  • 2,834 miroad distance
  • 49 hours (6 driving days)driving time
  • 7–14 daysdelivery window
  • $8,650–$12,8602-bedroom estimate
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Route summary

Road distance
≈ 2,834 miles (2,402 straight-line)
Drive time
49 hours (6 driving days)
Delivery window
7–14 days
Move type
Interstate – FMCSA authority required
Movers at origin
60 (34 interstate)
Movers at destination
240 (91 interstate)

Reverse: The Villages → Yakima

The route from Yakima, WA to The Villages, FL covers roughly 2,834 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 $8,650 to $12,860 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 49 hours (6 driving days).

On the Yakima side there are 60 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (34 of them authorized for interstate work), and 240 around The Villages (91 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 The Villages.

Yakima has a population of about 98,000 and The Villages about 85,000. Yakima is considerably denser (3,481 people per square mile versus 2,422), so expect tighter loading conditions, parking permits or elevator reservations at the origin and easier truck access at the destination. Labor and living costs run lower in Florida than in Washington, which tends to make destination-side services such as unpacking or storage cheaper than the same services back home.

Cost of moving from Yakima to The Villages

Full-service estimate for 2,834 miles, by home size
Home sizeEst. weightLowTypicalHigh
Studio 2,000 lb $3,460 $4,220 $5,150
1 Bedroom 3,000 lb $5,190 $6,330 $7,720
2 Bedrooms 5,000 lb $8,650 $10,540 $12,860
3 Bedrooms 8,000 lb $13,830 $16,870 $20,580
4+ Bedrooms 11,000 lb $19,020 $23,200 $28,300

Rental truck (DIY)

$3,960–$5,590

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

Portable container

$3,550–$5,220

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

Full-service mover

$8,650–$12,860

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

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Typical full-service range.

Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.

Moving companies for this route

Near Yakima (origin)

Floyd Blinsky Trucking INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
328687
MC
214356
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
86 trucks, 86 drivers
USDOT registered
1988
Call (509) 457-3484 Route Verify on FMCSA

Move Northwest Olympic Move Group

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Northwest Movers Central LLC

USDOT
2447936
MC
135847
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
30 trucks, 23 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (509) 453-8242 Route Verify on FMCSA

Larch Transport

Licensed interstate

Legal name: Joshua David Noel

USDOT
2433537
MC
925760
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 3 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (509) 314-8081 Route Verify on FMCSA

Mendez Movers LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3170358
MC
1262505
Based in
Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2018
Call (509) 307-2200 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ibarra Moving

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2901207
MC
975959
Based in
Yakima, WA 98902 (1 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2016
Call (509) 899-9328 Route Verify on FMCSA

Buff Guy Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
4539745
MC
1801352
Based in
Yakima, WA 98901 (11 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (509) 654-4832 Route Verify on FMCSA

Ronald James Kerr

Licensed interstate
USDOT
573046
MC
278738
Based in
Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 1 drivers
USDOT registered
1994
Call (509) 961-9818 Route Verify on FMCSA

Castillo Bros Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
1543366
MC
574001
Based in
Yakima, WA 98908 (12 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
1 truck, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2006
Call (509) 938-8508 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 60 movers in Yakima

Near The Villages (destination)

Edos & Sons Transportation

Interstate carrier
USDOT
4581369
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Local moves
Fleet
5,450 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2026
Call (954) 646-8972 Route Verify on FMCSA

Quality Moving Services LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2544769
MC
9962
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
9 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2014
Call (352) 430-7393 Route Verify on FMCSA

Justo E Gonzalez

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory

Legal name: Psa Transport LLC

USDOT
2453857
MC
877088
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
8 trucks, 8 drivers
USDOT registered
2013
Call (352) 433-7225 Route Verify on FMCSA

Strictly Business Express INC

Licensed interstate Safety: Satisfactory
USDOT
1954847
MC
694166
Based in
Wildwood, FL 34785 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2009
Call (407) 509-2533 Route Verify on FMCSA

The Transporter Firm LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3610741
MC
1444640
Based in
Summerfield, FL 34491 (7 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
7 trucks, 7 drivers
USDOT registered
2021
Call (786) 838-7329 Route Verify on FMCSA

Here To There Moving LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3794613
MC
1363449
Based in
Fruitland Park, FL 34731 (6 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
5 trucks, 4 drivers
USDOT registered
2022
Call (352) 459-5315 Route Verify on FMCSA

G A Snap Logistics LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
3270292
MC
1032289
Based in
Ocala, FL 34473 (14 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
4 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2019
Call (786) 216-8149 Route Verify on FMCSA

Sutherland Transport LLC

Licensed interstate
USDOT
2017545
MC
1452714
Based in
The Villages, FL 32163 (5 mi from center)
Service
Long-distance
Fleet
2 trucks, 2 drivers
USDOT registered
2010
Call (231) 360-4474 Route Verify on FMCSA

All 240 movers in The Villages

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move from Yakima to The Villages?

Typical full-service estimates for this route are $3,460 to $5,150 for a studio, $5,190 to $7,720 for a one-bedroom, $8,650 to $12,860 for a two-bedroom, $13,830 to $20,580 for a three-bedroom and $19,020 to $28,300 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.

How far is The Villages from Yakima?

About 2,834 road miles (2,402 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 49 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 Washington into Florida 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 Yakima to The Villages?

A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $3,960 to $5,590 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $3,550 to $5,220. 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 Yakima–The Villages corridor.