Moving from Oxnard, CA to Seattle, WA
About 1,096 miles across a state line, from California into Washington, 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 Oxnard, CA to Seattle, WA covers about 1,096 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $4,932 – $6,576 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 3 to 7 days. About 171 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
At 1,096 miles between California and Washington, 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 $4,932 – $6,576 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 Oxnard to Seattle
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,699 – $4,932 | $2,663 – $3,551 | $1,776 – $2,367 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,439 – $5,918 | $3,196 – $4,261 | $2,131 – $2,841 |
| 2 bedrooms | $4,932 – $6,576 | $3,551 – $4,735 | $2,367 – $3,156 |
| 3 bedrooms | $5,672 – $7,562 | $4,084 – $5,445 | $2,722 – $3,630 |
| 4 bedrooms | $6,412 – $8,549 | $4,616 – $6,155 | $3,078 – $4,103 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $7,398 – $9,864 | $5,327 – $7,102 | $3,551 – $4,735 |
Transport only, for an estimated 1,096 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, Oxnard to Seattle
1,096 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $5,480. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $4,932 to $6,576, 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 Oxnard to Seattle
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 171 people a year (±88) moved from Ventura County, CA, home to Oxnard, to King County, WA, home to Seattle. Going the other way: about 115 people a year (±112). Movers from Ventura County make up 0.1% of the 120,669 people a year who moved into King County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 43,938 people a year (±5,464) moving from California to Washington and about 26,956 people a year (±4,931) from Washington to California — a net gain for Washington of about 16,982 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles County, CA | 6,625 ±810 |
| Santa Barbara County, CA | 1,670 ±622 |
| Clark County, NV | 1,060 ±402 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | 964 ±476 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 948 ±279 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 11,035 ±1,105 |
| Pierce County, WA | 10,614 ±1,241 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,175 ±949 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 3,095 ±777 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,717 ±795 |
Licensed movers at each end
6 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Oxnard (26 counting those licensed only inside California). 3 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 16.7% of their 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twentyfour7 MsiUSDOT 1821147 | Carpinteria · 24 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Freedom Moving CompanyUSDOT 3607487 | Simi Valey · 25 mi | 2 trucks | 0 | — |
| Pleasant RelocationUSDOT 2526974 | Agoura · 26 mi | 2 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Attention to Detail Moving IncUSDOT 2631957 | Camarillo · 12 mi | 1 truck | 6 | 33.3% of 6 |
| Let's Get Moving Thousand OaksUSDOT 4408072 | Simi Valley · 25 mi | 1 truck | 0 | — |
| Rd Moving LLCUSDOT 3622990 | Piru · 30 mi | 1 truck | 2 | 0.0% of 2 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Seattle end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Seattle: American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation (Fife, 86 trucks), Hogland Transfer Co (Everett, 67 trucks), CMS Relocation & Logistics (Kent, 59 trucks), Hansen Bros Moving & Storage (Bellevue, 46 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from California into Washington, 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 Oxnard to Seattle
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 1,096 miles the gap between a guess and a weighed load is measured in four figures.
Arriving in Seattle
A local move inside Seattle later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Seattle are Tacoma (about 29 mi), Olympia (about 55 mi), Vancouver (about 160 mi).
Other routes from Oxnard
All routes from Oxnard, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Oxnard to Los Angeles, CA | ~65 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Oxnard to Bakersfield, CA | ~94 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Oxnard to Anaheim, CA | ~101 mi | $455 – $606 |
| Oxnard to Fontana, CA | ~117 mi | $527 – $702 |
| Oxnard to Moreno Valley, CA | ~135 mi | $608 – $810 |
| Oxnard to San Diego, CA | ~182 mi | $819 – $1,092 |
| Oxnard to San Jose, CA | ~308 mi | $1,386 – $1,848 |
| Oxnard to Las Vegas, NV | ~311 mi | $1,400 – $1,866 |
Also moving to Seattle: from Tacoma, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Oxnard to Seattle moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oxnard to Seattle?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 1,096 miles cost about $3,699 – $4,932 for a studio, $4,932 – $6,576 for a two-bedroom home and $5,672 – $7,562 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Oxnard to Seattle 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 Oxnard to Seattle?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $2,367 – $3,156 for a two-bedroom home, against $4,932 – $6,576 with full-service movers; a moving container is $3,551 – $4,735.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oxnard to Seattle?
Yes. Oxnard is in California and Seattle is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 6 listed movers within 30 miles of Oxnard hold it.
How many people move from Oxnard to Seattle each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 171 people a year (margin of error ±88) moved from Ventura County, which contains Oxnard, to King County, which contains Seattle.
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.