Moving from Alabama to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Birmingham and Seattle it is about 2,424 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,120 to 2,525 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~2,424 miBirmingham → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,908+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,358 people moved from Alabama to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±814), and about 2,154 went the other way. Between Birmingham and Seattle it is about 2,424 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,908 – $14,544 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 85 movers based in Alabama hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Alabama to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,358 people a year (±814), against about 2,154 (±1,499) from Washington to Alabama, so Washington loses about 796 people a year on this exchange. Alabama is the 36th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Clair County | Spokane County | 231 ±341* |
| Madison County | Pierce County | 200 ±207* |
| Montgomery County | Pierce County | 145 ±220* |
| Pike County | King County | 87 ±138* |
| Talladega County | Pierce County | 82 ±114* |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides. * Margin as large as the estimate.
Birmingham to Seattle, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Alabama and Washington.
Cost of moving from Alabama to Washington
At about 2,424 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,908 – $14,544 for a two-bedroom home and $12,544 – $16,726 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,854 – $10,472; a freight trailer is $5,236 – $6,981.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,181 – $10,908 | $5,890 – $7,854 | $3,927 – $5,236 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,817 – $13,090 | $7,068 – $9,425 | $4,712 – $6,283 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,908 – $14,544 | $7,854 – $10,472 | $5,236 – $6,981 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,544 – $16,726 | $9,032 – $12,042 | $6,021 – $8,028 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,180 – $18,907 | $10,210 – $13,613 | $6,807 – $9,075 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,362 – $21,816 | $11,781 – $15,708 | $7,854 – $10,472 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,424 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.
City-to-city routes from Alabama to Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville to Spokane | ~2,120 mi | 7–14 days | $9,540 – $12,720 | $10,971 – $14,628 |
| Birmingham to Spokane | ~2,171 mi | 7–14 days | $9,770 – $13,026 | $11,235 – $14,980 |
| Montgomery to Spokane | ~2,257 mi | 7–14 days | $10,157 – $13,542 | $11,680 – $15,573 |
| Mobile to Spokane | ~2,265 mi | 7–14 days | $10,193 – $13,590 | $11,721 – $15,629 |
| Huntsville to Vancouver | ~2,364 mi | 7–14 days | $10,638 – $14,184 | $12,234 – $16,312 |
| Huntsville to Seattle | ~2,375 mi | 7–14 days | $10,688 – $14,250 | $12,291 – $16,388 |
| Huntsville to Tacoma | ~2,375 mi | 7–14 days | $10,688 – $14,250 | $12,291 – $16,388 |
| Huntsville to Olympia | ~2,396 mi | 7–14 days | $10,782 – $14,376 | $12,399 – $16,532 |
| Birmingham to Vancouver | ~2,406 mi | 7–14 days | $10,827 – $14,436 | $12,451 – $16,601 |
| Birmingham to Tacoma | ~2,422 mi | 7–14 days | $10,899 – $14,532 | $12,534 – $16,712 |
| Birmingham to Seattle | ~2,424 mi | 7–14 days | $10,908 – $14,544 | $12,544 – $16,726 |
| Birmingham to Olympia | ~2,442 mi | 7–14 days | $10,989 – $14,652 | $12,637 – $16,850 |
| Mobile to Vancouver | ~2,475 mi | 7–14 days | $11,138 – $14,850 | $12,808 – $17,078 |
| Montgomery to Vancouver | ~2,487 mi | 7–14 days | $11,192 – $14,922 | $12,870 – $17,160 |
| Mobile to Tacoma | ~2,504 mi | 7–14 days | $11,268 – $15,024 | $12,958 – $17,278 |
| Montgomery to Tacoma | ~2,506 mi | 7–14 days | $11,277 – $15,036 | $12,969 – $17,291 |
| Mobile to Seattle | ~2,508 mi | 7–14 days | $11,286 – $15,048 | $12,979 – $17,305 |
| Montgomery to Seattle | ~2,508 mi | 7–14 days | $11,286 – $15,048 | $12,979 – $17,305 |
| Mobile to Olympia | ~2,522 mi | 7–14 days | $11,349 – $15,132 | $13,051 – $17,402 |
| Montgomery to Olympia | ~2,525 mi | 7–14 days | $11,363 – $15,150 | $13,067 – $17,423 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Alabama
45 of the 85 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 603 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 84 of 349 vehicle inspections (24.1%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 57 of 603 driver inspections (9.5%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covan World-Wide MovingincorporatedMidland City, AL · USDOT 256677 | 138 | 33 of 85 | 6 of 138 |
| Coleman Worldwide Moving LLCMidland City, AL · USDOT 2897746 | 102 | 9 of 68 | 8 of 102 |
| Coleman American Moving Services IncMidland City, AL · USDOT 148986 | 91 | 12 of 41 | 4 of 91 |
| Port City Transfer LLCIrvington, AL · USDOT 3324282 | 41 | 7 of 37 | 1 of 41 |
| E & E Transfer CompanySylacauga, AL · USDOT 3650158 | 37 | 7 of 22 | 3 of 37 |
| McKinney & Sons Transfer LLCLexington, AL · USDOT 1058049 | 28 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 28 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
168 listed household-goods carriers are based in Alabama, 85 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Alabama directory ranks them. At the Washington end, 458 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Washington, moving costs in Washington, or the reverse trip, Washington to Alabama. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Alabama
Alabama to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Alabama to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Birmingham and Seattle, the distance is about 2,424 miles. From our model that is $10,908 – $14,544 for a two-bedroom home and $12,544 – $16,726 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,854 – $10,472 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,236 – $6,981. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Alabama and Washington, distances run from 2,120 to 2,525 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Alabama to Washington take?
Birmingham to Seattle is 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Alabama to Washington?
Yes. A move from Alabama into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 168 listed movers based in Alabama, 85 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Alabama.
What is the cheapest way to move from Alabama to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,236 – $6,981 for a two-bedroom home over 2,424 miles against $10,908 – $14,544 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,854 – $10,472, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Alabama to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,358 people (±814) moved from Alabama to Washington that year, against about 2,154 (±1,499) from Washington to Alabama. That makes Alabama the 36th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.