Moving from Florida to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Miami and Seattle it is 3,340 miles and 7 days on the road (about 61 hours of driving); the 55 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,466 to 3,340 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.
- 3,340 miMiami → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $15,030+2-bedroom, movers
- 55City routes priced
In short
About 8,419 people moved from Florida to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±2,973), and about 10,574 went the other way. Between Miami and Seattle it is 3,340 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $15,030 – $20,040 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 516 movers based in Florida hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Florida to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 8,419 people a year (±2,973), against about 10,574 (±3,473) from Washington to Florida, so Washington loses about 2,155 people a year on this exchange. Florida is the 6th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County | King County | 507 ±245 |
| Miami-Dade County | King County | 428 ±262 |
| Hillsborough County | King County | 378 ±405* |
| Orange County | Snohomish County | 367 ±392* |
| Broward County | King County | 250 ±127 |
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.
Miami 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 Florida and Washington.
Cost of moving from Florida to Washington
At 3,340 miles, full-service movers should land around $15,030 – $20,040 for a two-bedroom home and $17,284 – $23,046 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $10,822 – $14,429; a freight trailer is $7,214 – $9,619.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $11,273 – $15,030 | $8,116 – $10,822 | $5,411 – $7,214 |
| 1 bedroom | $13,527 – $18,036 | $9,739 – $12,986 | $6,493 – $8,657 |
| 2 bedrooms | $15,030 – $20,040 | $10,822 – $14,429 | $7,214 – $9,619 |
| 3 bedrooms | $17,284 – $23,046 | $12,445 – $16,593 | $8,297 – $11,062 |
| 4 bedrooms | $19,539 – $26,052 | $14,068 – $18,757 | $9,379 – $12,505 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $22,545 – $30,060 | $16,232 – $21,643 | $10,822 – $14,429 |
Transport only, for 3,340 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 Florida to Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 4 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallahassee to Spokane | ~2,466 mi | 7–14 days | $11,097 – $14,796 | $12,762 – $17,015 |
| Gainesville to Spokane | ~2,605 mi | 7–14 days | $11,723 – $15,630 | $13,481 – $17,974 |
| Jacksonville to Spokane | ~2,605 mi | 7–14 days | $11,723 – $15,630 | $13,481 – $17,974 |
| Tallahassee to Vancouver | ~2,692 mi | 7–14 days | $12,114 – $16,152 | $13,931 – $18,575 |
| Tampa to Spokane | ~2,698 mi | 7–14 days | $12,141 – $16,188 | $13,962 – $18,616 |
| Saint Petersburg to Spokane | ~2,699 mi | 7–14 days | $12,146 – $16,194 | $13,967 – $18,623 |
| Tallahassee to Tacoma | ~2,713 mi | 7–14 days | $12,209 – $16,278 | $14,040 – $18,720 |
| Tallahassee to Seattle | ~2,715 mi | 7–14 days | $12,218 – $16,290 | $14,050 – $18,733 |
| Orlando to Spokane | ~2,718 mi | 7–14 days | $12,231 – $16,308 | $14,066 – $18,754 |
| Tallahassee to Olympia | ~2,732 mi | 7–14 days | $12,294 – $16,392 | $14,138 – $18,851 |
| Cape Coral to Spokane | ~2,796 mi | 7–14 days | $12,582 – $16,776 | $14,469 – $19,292 |
| Gainesville to Vancouver | ~2,836 mi | 7–14 days | $12,762 – $17,016 | $14,676 – $19,568 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Spokane | ~2,840 mi | 7–14 days | $12,780 – $17,040 | $14,697 – $19,596 |
| Jacksonville to Vancouver | ~2,842 mi | 7–14 days | $12,789 – $17,052 | $14,707 – $19,610 |
| Gainesville to Tacoma | ~2,855 mi | 7–14 days | $12,848 – $17,130 | $14,775 – $19,699 |
| Gainesville to Seattle | ~2,857 mi | 7–14 days | $12,857 – $17,142 | $14,785 – $19,713 |
| Jacksonville to Tacoma | ~2,857 mi | 7–14 days | $12,857 – $17,142 | $14,785 – $19,713 |
| Jacksonville to Seattle | ~2,859 mi | 7–14 days | $12,866 – $17,154 | $14,795 – $19,727 |
| Gainesville to Olympia | ~2,875 mi | 7–14 days | $12,938 – $17,250 | $14,878 – $19,837 |
| Jacksonville to Olympia | ~2,878 mi | 7–14 days | $12,951 – $17,268 | $14,894 – $19,858 |
| Saint Petersburg to Vancouver | ~2,918 mi | 7–14 days | $13,131 – $17,508 | $15,101 – $20,134 |
| Tampa to Vancouver | ~2,918 mi | 7–14 days | $13,131 – $17,508 | $15,101 – $20,134 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Spokane | ~2,919 mi | 7–14 days | $13,136 – $17,514 | $15,106 – $20,141 |
| Hialeah to Spokane | ~2,926 mi | 7–14 days | $13,167 – $17,556 | $15,142 – $20,189 |
| Miami to Spokane | ~2,937 mi | 7–14 days | $13,217 – $17,622 | $15,199 – $20,265 |
| Tampa to Tacoma | ~2,942 mi | 7–14 days | $13,239 – $17,652 | $15,225 – $20,300 |
| Saint Petersburg to Tacoma | ~2,943 mi | 7–14 days | $13,244 – $17,658 | $15,230 – $20,307 |
| Saint Petersburg to Seattle | ~2,946 mi | 7–14 days | $13,257 – $17,676 | $15,246 – $20,327 |
| Tampa to Seattle | ~2,946 mi | 7–14 days | $13,257 – $17,676 | $15,246 – $20,327 |
| Orlando to Vancouver | ~2,947 mi | 7–14 days | $13,262 – $17,682 | $15,251 – $20,334 |
| Tampa to Olympia | ~2,961 mi | 7–14 days | $13,325 – $17,766 | $15,323 – $20,431 |
| Saint Petersburg to Olympia | ~2,962 mi | 7–14 days | $13,329 – $17,772 | $15,328 – $20,438 |
| Orlando to Tacoma | ~2,966 mi | 7–14 days | $13,347 – $17,796 | $15,349 – $20,465 |
| Orlando to Seattle | ~2,969 mi | 7–14 days | $13,361 – $17,814 | $15,365 – $20,486 |
| Orlando to Olympia | ~2,986 mi | 7–14 days | $13,437 – $17,916 | $15,453 – $20,603 |
| Cape Coral to Vancouver | ~3,012 mi | 7–14 days | $13,554 – $18,072 | $15,587 – $20,783 |
| Cape Coral to Tacoma | ~3,038 mi | 7–14 days | $13,671 – $18,228 | $15,722 – $20,962 |
| Cape Coral to Seattle | ~3,042 mi | 7–14 days | $13,689 – $18,252 | $15,742 – $20,990 |
| Cape Coral to Olympia | ~3,057 mi | 7–14 days | $13,757 – $18,342 | $15,820 – $21,093 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Vancouver | ~3,066 mi | 7–14 days | $13,797 – $18,396 | $15,867 – $21,155 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Tacoma | ~3,087 mi | 7–14 days | $13,892 – $18,522 | $15,975 – $21,300 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Seattle | ~3,090 mi | 7–14 days | $13,905 – $18,540 | $15,991 – $21,321 |
| Port Saint Lucie to Olympia | ~3,107 mi | 7–14 days | $13,982 – $18,642 | $16,079 – $21,438 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver | ~3,140 mi | 7–14 days | $14,130 – $18,840 | $16,249 – $21,666 |
| Hialeah to Vancouver | ~3,145 mi | 7–14 days | $14,153 – $18,870 | $16,275 – $21,700 |
| Miami to Vancouver | ~3,156 mi | 7–14 days | $14,202 – $18,936 | $16,332 – $21,776 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Tacoma | ~3,164 mi | 7–14 days | $14,238 – $18,984 | $16,374 – $21,832 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Seattle | ~3,167 mi | 7–14 days | $14,252 – $19,002 | $16,389 – $21,852 |
| Hialeah to Tacoma | ~3,170 mi | 7–14 days | $14,265 – $19,020 | $16,405 – $21,873 |
| Hialeah to Seattle | ~3,173 mi | 7–14 days | $14,279 – $19,038 | $16,420 – $21,894 |
| Miami to Tacoma | ~3,181 mi | 7–14 days | $14,315 – $19,086 | $16,462 – $21,949 |
| Fort Lauderdale to Olympia | ~3,183 mi | 7–14 days | $14,324 – $19,098 | $16,472 – $21,963 |
| Hialeah to Olympia | ~3,189 mi | 7–14 days | $14,351 – $19,134 | $16,503 – $22,004 |
| Miami to Olympia | ~3,200 mi | 7–14 days | $14,400 – $19,200 | $16,560 – $22,080 |
| Miami to Seattle | 3,340 mi | 7–14 days | $15,030 – $20,040 | $17,284 – $23,046 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Florida
274 of the 516 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 1,846 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 170 of 901 vehicle inspections (18.9%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 312 of 1,828 driver inspections (17.1%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Van Lines IncPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 614506 | 104 | 12 of 54 | 7 of 104 |
| Blvd Moving LLCPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 2892909 | 90 | 16 of 67 | 6 of 81 |
| Good Greek Moving and StorageWest Palm Beach, FL · USDOT 2562486 | 77 | 4 of 35 | 6 of 77 |
| Agility Van LinesFort Lauderdale, FL · USDOT 2564711 | 44 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 44 |
| International Van LinesPompano Beach, FL · USDOT 3795167 | 43 | 7 of 33 | 2 of 43 |
| BMS Moving & StorageSarasota, FL · USDOT 716970 | 37 | 2 of 23 | 1 of 31 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
1,652 listed household-goods carriers are based in Florida, 516 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Florida 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 Florida. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Florida
Florida to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Florida to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Miami and Seattle, the distance is 3,340 miles. From our model that is $15,030 – $20,040 for a two-bedroom home and $17,284 – $23,046 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $10,822 – $14,429 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $7,214 – $9,619. Across the 55 city pairs we price between Florida and Washington, distances run from 2,466 to 3,340 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Florida to Washington take?
Miami to Seattle is 7 days on the road (about 61 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 Florida to Washington?
Yes. A move from Florida into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 1,652 listed movers based in Florida, 516 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Florida.
What is the cheapest way to move from Florida to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $7,214 – $9,619 for a two-bedroom home over 3,340 miles against $15,030 – $20,040 with full-service movers. A container, about $10,822 – $14,429, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Florida to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 8,419 people (±2,973) moved from Florida to Washington that year, against about 10,574 (±3,473) from Washington to Florida. That makes Florida the 6th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.