Moving from Arizonato Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Phoenix and Seattle it is 1,472 miles and 3 days on the road (about 27 hours of driving); the 35 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,180 to 1,472 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
Phoenix 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 Arizona and Washington.
Cost of moving from Arizona to Washington
At 1,472 miles, full-service movers should land around $6,624 – $8,832 for a two-bedroom home and $7,618 – $10,157 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $4,769 – $6,359; a freight trailer is $3,180 – $4,239.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,968 – $6,624 | $3,577 – $4,769 | $2,385 – $3,180 |
| 1 bedroom | $5,962 – $7,949 | $4,292 – $5,723 | $2,862 – $3,815 |
| 2 bedrooms | $6,624 – $8,832 | $4,769 – $6,359 | $3,180 – $4,239 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,618 – $10,157 | $5,485 – $7,313 | $3,656 – $4,875 |
| 4 bedrooms | $8,611 – $11,482 | $6,200 – $8,267 | $4,133 – $5,511 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $9,936 – $13,248 | $7,154 – $9,539 | $4,769 – $6,359 |
Transport only, for 1,472 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 Arizona to Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 28 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Vancouver | ~1,180 mi | 3–7 days | $5,310 – $7,080 | $6,107 – $8,142 |
| Scottsdale to Vancouver | ~1,182 mi | 3–7 days | $5,319 – $7,092 | $6,117 – $8,156 |
| Scottsdale to Spokane | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Tempe to Vancouver | ~1,189 mi | 3–7 days | $5,351 – $7,134 | $6,153 – $8,204 |
| Mesa to Vancouver | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Phoenix to Spokane | ~1,190 mi | 3–7 days | $5,355 – $7,140 | $6,158 – $8,211 |
| Mesa to Spokane | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Tempe to Spokane | ~1,197 mi | 3–7 days | $5,387 – $7,182 | $6,194 – $8,259 |
| Chandler to Vancouver | ~1,199 mi | 3–7 days | $5,396 – $7,194 | $6,205 – $8,273 |
| Gilbert to Vancouver | ~1,201 mi | 7–14 days | $5,405 – $7,206 | $6,215 – $8,287 |
| Gilbert to Spokane | ~1,206 mi | 7–14 days | $5,427 – $7,236 | $6,241 – $8,321 |
| Chandler to Spokane | ~1,207 mi | 7–14 days | $5,432 – $7,242 | $6,246 – $8,328 |
| Phoenix to Tacoma | ~1,278 mi | 7–14 days | $5,751 – $7,668 | $6,614 – $8,818 |
| Phoenix to Olympia | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Scottsdale to Tacoma | ~1,279 mi | 7–14 days | $5,756 – $7,674 | $6,619 – $8,825 |
| Scottsdale to Olympia | ~1,280 mi | 7–14 days | $5,760 – $7,680 | $6,624 – $8,832 |
| Tempe to Olympia | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Tempe to Tacoma | ~1,287 mi | 7–14 days | $5,792 – $7,722 | $6,660 – $8,880 |
| Mesa to Tacoma | ~1,288 mi | 7–14 days | $5,796 – $7,728 | $6,665 – $8,887 |
| Mesa to Olympia | ~1,289 mi | 7–14 days | $5,801 – $7,734 | $6,671 – $8,894 |
| Chandler to Olympia | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| Chandler to Tacoma | ~1,297 mi | 7–14 days | $5,837 – $7,782 | $6,712 – $8,949 |
| Gilbert to Tacoma | ~1,298 mi | 7–14 days | $5,841 – $7,788 | $6,717 – $8,956 |
| Gilbert to Olympia | ~1,299 mi | 7–14 days | $5,846 – $7,794 | $6,722 – $8,963 |
| Scottsdale to Seattle | ~1,300 mi | 7–14 days | $5,850 – $7,800 | $6,727 – $8,970 |
| Tucson to Vancouver | ~1,302 mi | 7–14 days | $5,859 – $7,812 | $6,738 – $8,984 |
| Tucson to Spokane | ~1,305 mi | 7–14 days | $5,873 – $7,830 | $6,753 – $9,004 |
| Tempe to Seattle | ~1,308 mi | 7–14 days | $5,886 – $7,848 | $6,769 – $9,025 |
| Mesa to Seattle | ~1,309 mi | 7–14 days | $5,891 – $7,854 | $6,774 – $9,032 |
| Chandler to Seattle | ~1,318 mi | 7–14 days | $5,931 – $7,908 | $6,821 – $9,094 |
| Gilbert to Seattle | ~1,319 mi | 7–14 days | $5,936 – $7,914 | $6,826 – $9,101 |
| Tucson to Tacoma | ~1,400 mi | 7–14 days | $6,300 – $8,400 | $7,245 – $9,660 |
| Tucson to Olympia | ~1,401 mi | 7–14 days | $6,305 – $8,406 | $7,250 – $9,667 |
| Tucson to Seattle | ~1,421 mi | 7–14 days | $6,395 – $8,526 | $7,354 – $9,805 |
| Phoenix to Seattle | 1,472 mi | 7–14 days | $6,624 – $8,832 | $7,618 – $10,157 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 1,472 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Arizona
373 household-goods carriers in Arizona are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- Dircks Moving & Logistics, Phoenix · USDOT 923640 · 24 trucks
- Muscular Moving Men Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 1829172 · 22 trucks
- Camelback Moving Inc, Phoenix · USDOT 1635834 · 20 trucks
- M&S Trucking And Moving Llc, Phoenix · USDOT 4035484 · 20 trucks
- Just-In Time Moving, Mesa · USDOT 1759501 · 20 trucks
At the Washington end
469 household-goods carriers are based in Washington — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Seattle runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $6,624 – $8,832 | $8,280 – $11,040 |
| 3 bedrooms | $7,618 – $10,157 | $9,523 – $12,696 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
Other moves from Arizona
Arizona to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Arizona to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Phoenix and Seattle, the distance is 1,472 miles. From our model that is $6,624 – $8,832 for a two-bedroom home and $7,618 – $10,157 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $4,769 – $6,359 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $3,180 – $4,239. Across the 35 city pairs we price between Arizona and Washington, distances run from 1,180 to 1,472 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Arizona to Washington take?
Phoenix to Seattle is 3 days on the road (about 27 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 Arizona to Washington?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Arizona into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
What is the cheapest way to move from Arizona to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $3,180 – $4,239 for a two-bedroom home over 1,472 miles against $6,624 – $8,832 with full-service movers. A container splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $9,523 – $12,696 rather than $7,618 – $10,157.