Moving from Spokane, WA to Moreno Valley, CA
About 1,107 miles across a state line, from Washington into California, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Spokane, WA to Moreno Valley, CA covers about 1,107 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,982 – $6,642 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 118 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,107 miles between Washington and California, this sits in the range where carriers differ most. Some run it dedicated with a firm date; others consolidate it with other shipments and quote a window of 3 to 7 days. The price gap between those two is real — a two-bedroom home runs $4,982 – $6,642 full-service — so ask which one you are buying.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load
- Book ahead
- 4 to 6 weeks
Cost of moving from Spokane to Moreno Valley
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,736 – $4,982 | $2,690 – $3,587 | $1,793 – $2,391 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,483 – $5,978 | $3,228 – $4,304 | $2,152 – $2,869 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,982 – $6,642 | $3,587 – $4,782 | $2,391 – $3,188 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,729 – $7,638 | $4,125 – $5,500 | $2,750 – $3,666 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,476 – $8,635 | $4,663 – $6,217 | $3,108 – $4,145 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,472 – $9,963 | $5,380 – $7,173 | $3,587 – $4,782 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,107 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Spokane to Moreno Valley
1,107 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,535. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,982 to $6,642, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Spokane to Moreno Valley
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 118 people a year (±68) moved from Spokane County, WA, home to Spokane, to Riverside County, CA, home to Moreno Valley. Going the other way: about 342 people a year (±310). Movers from Spokane County make up 0.1% of the 117,154 people a year who moved into Riverside County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 26,956 people a year (±4,931) moving from Washington to California and about 43,938 people a year (±5,464) from California to Washington — a net gain for Washington of about 16,982 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| King County, WA | 1,612 ±400 |
| Kootenai County, ID | 1,324 ±551 |
| Stevens County, WA | 1,086 ±298 |
| Thurston County, WA | 1,067 ±439 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 882 ±315 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 23,292 ±2,434 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 19,021 ±1,928 |
| Orange County, CA | 18,321 ±1,804 |
| San Diego County, CA | 15,263 ±2,340 |
| Sacramento County, CA | 1,828 ±939 |
Licensed movers at each end
18 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Spokane (32 counting those licensed only inside Washington). 13 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 12.8% of their 39 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devries Moving Packing StorageUSDOT 3154189 | Spokane · 2 mi | 13 trucks | 8 | 14.3% of 7 |
| Dan the Moving ManUSDOT 1909844 | Spokane · 2 mi | 8 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| College Hunks Hauling Junk and MovingUSDOT 3339968 | Spokane Valley · 10 mi | 8 trucks | 9 | 25.0% of 4 |
| Two Men and A TruckUSDOT 3211658 | Spokane Valley · 5 mi | 6 trucks | 10 | 0.0% of 8 |
| Alliance Moving IncUSDOT 1127257 | Coeur d'Alene · 30 mi | 6 trucks | 3 | 0.0% of 2 |
| Jerrys Hauling ServiceUSDOT 781293 | Spokane · 2 mi | 5 trucks | 6 | 16.7% of 6 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Moreno Valley end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Moreno Valley: Keep America Moving Inc (Moreno Valley, 15 trucks), Murrieta Moving (San Bernardino, 12 trucks), R & R Relocation LLC (Temecula, 9 trucks), Burgess Moving & Storage (Riverside, 8 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Washington into California, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Spokane to Moreno Valley
Ask: dedicated or consolidated?
This is the distance where carriers split. A dedicated truck costs more and delivers on a date; a consolidated load costs less and delivers in a window. Decide which you are buying before you compare prices.
Get it binding or not-to-exceed
A non-binding estimate is a guess with no ceiling. On 1,107 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Moreno Valley
A local move inside Moreno Valley later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $515 – $859 for a two-bedroom home and $867 – $1,587 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Moreno Valley are Riverside (about 13 mi), San Bernardino (about 19 mi), Fontana (about 23 mi).
Other routes from Spokane
All routes from Spokane, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane to Missoula, MT | ~198 mi | $891 – $1,188 |
| Spokane to Seattle, WA | ~266 mi | $1,197 – $1,596 |
| Spokane to Tacoma, WA | ~275 mi | $1,238 – $1,650 |
| Spokane to Olympia, WA | ~303 mi | $1,364 – $1,818 |
| Spokane to Vancouver, WA | ~333 mi | $1,499 – $1,998 |
| Spokane to Boise, ID | ~333 mi | $1,499 – $1,998 |
| Spokane to Portland, OR | ~338 mi | $1,521 – $2,028 |
| Spokane to Eugene, OR | ~431 mi | $1,940 – $2,586 |
Also moving to Moreno Valley: from Fontana, CA, from Anaheim, CA, from Lancaster, CA, from San Diego, CA.
Spokane to Moreno Valley moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Spokane to Moreno Valley?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,107 miles cost about $3,736 – $4,982 for a studio, $4,982 – $6,642 for a two-bedroom home and $5,729 – $7,638 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Spokane to Moreno Valley take?
The drive is 3 days on the road (about 20 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 3 to 7 days because it moves on either a dedicated truck or a consolidated load, depending on the carrier and the season. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 4 to 6 weeks, 6 to 8 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Spokane to Moreno Valley?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,391 – $3,188 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,982 – $6,642 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,587 – $4,782.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Spokane to Moreno Valley?
Yes. Spokane is in Washington and Moreno Valley is in California, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 18 listed movers within 30 miles of Spokane hold it.
How many people move from Spokane to Moreno Valley each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 118 people a year (margin of error ±68) moved from Spokane County, which contains Spokane, to Riverside County, which contains Moreno Valley.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.