STATE ROUTE BOARD / WASHINGTON
Northern California → Washington.
Compare existing city routes, timing considerations and planning checkpoints for a move between Northern California and Washington.
STATE MOVE GUIDE
Plan the Corridor Before the Calendar.
Washington is the long haul out of our Chico and Yuba City yards, and one of our most requested destinations. Seattle draws Sacramento Valley families chasing tech and healthcare careers and no state income tax, while Spokane pulls a steadier stream of retirees and remote workers looking for a slower, more affordable inland pace. Either way, we run the entire trip under our own USDOT 3421940 and MC 1416634 authority — the truck that leaves our Chico or Yuba City yard is the truck that shows up at your new front door, with no broker reassigning your shipment along the way.
Seattle runs 605 to 756 miles from our yards depending on origin, and Spokane runs 675 to 735 miles, putting most Washington moves in the 9.5 to 13-hour drive range. That's a two-day move for most households once loading and unloading are factored in, and we build a planned delivery window into every quote so you're not left guessing when your truck rolls up.
Murdock’s has been locally operated, and every Washington move gets the same full-service treatment as our local Sacramento Valley jobs: professional packing and crating, climate-aware handling for the I-5 or I-84/I-90 haul, and verified insurance coverage behind the whole trip. Whether you're heading to the Seattle metro for work or Spokane for a quieter pace, we quote the complete job up front and stay reachable at (530) 804-5893 for every mile in between.
- No state income tax in Washington — one of the biggest financial draws for Sacramento Valley professionals relocating for work
- A booming Seattle tech, aerospace, and healthcare job market pulling talent directly out of Sacramento and the greater Central Valley
- Spokane offers a lower cost of living and more land for the money than almost anywhere in coastal Washington or California
- Cooler summers than the Central Valley, a welcome change for families tired of the Sacramento Valley's triple-digit heat stretches
- Direct I-5 access from our yards straight into the Puget Sound region, with I-84/I-90 covering the Spokane route
- Washington's outdoor lifestyle — mountains, water, and forest — appeals to Sacramento Valley families who already spend weekends in the Sierra foothills
AVAILABLE GUIDES
Routes to Washington.
Does Murdock’s run the whole Washington move under our own authority?
Yes. We hold our own USDOT 3421940 and MC 1416634 operating authority, so the crew that loads your home in Chico or Yuba City is the same crew and truck delivering in Seattle or Spokane. No broker, no carrier handoff mid-trip.
How far is a Sacramento Valley move to Seattle or Spokane, and how long does it take?
Seattle runs 605 to 756 miles depending on your origin yard, roughly 9.5 to 13 hours of drive time. Spokane runs 675 to 735 miles, in the same range. Most Washington moves complete in about two days once loading and unloading are included.
Can you move us to a Washington city other than Seattle or Spokane?
Yes. Seattle and Spokane are our primary routes, but Murdock’s moves households and businesses to any city in Washington. If your destination isn't listed, call (530) 804-5893 and we'll build a custom quote for that exact route.
Will our belongings be safe on a two-day move to Washington?
We use professional packing and crating for fragile and high-value items, and every Washington shipment is covered by our verified insurance coverage in addition to standard carrier liability — the same protection level we use on every move regardless of distance.
Do you offer storage on the Washington end if we're between homes?
Yes. We offer portable storage (MODS) as well as warehouse storage, and can coordinate delivery timing on the Washington side to match your closing date, so your belongings aren't sitting on a truck waiting for a lease or sale to finalize.
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