Moving from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA
2,679 miles across a state line, from Georgia into Washington, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Measured driving distance. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Atlanta, GA to Seattle, WA covers 2,679 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $12,056 – $16,074 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 7 to 14 days. About 656 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A genuine long haul at 2,679 miles from Georgia to Washington. Almost all of these move as consolidated freight: your goods share a trailer and the carrier quotes 7 to 14 days rather than a date. It is why a two-bedroom home here runs $12,056 – $16,074 instead of scaling straight with distance, and also why there is more handling and a looser schedule.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- 6 days on the road (about 49 hours of driving)
- Usually moves on
- a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households
- Book ahead
- 6 to 8 weeks
Cost of moving from Atlanta to Seattle
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,042 – $12,056 | $6,510 – $8,680 | $4,340 – $5,787 |
| 1 bedroom | $10,850 – $14,467 | $7,812 – $10,416 | $5,208 – $6,944 |
| 2 bedrooms | $12,056 – $16,074 | $8,680 – $11,573 | $5,787 – $7,716 |
| 3 bedrooms | $13,864 – $18,485 | $9,982 – $13,309 | $6,655 – $8,873 |
| 4 bedrooms | $15,672 – $20,896 | $11,284 – $15,045 | $7,523 – $10,030 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $18,083 – $24,111 | $13,020 – $17,360 | $8,680 – $11,573 |
Transport only, for 2,679 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, Atlanta to Seattle
2,679 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $13,395. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $12,056 to $16,074, 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 Atlanta to Seattle
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 656 people a year (±326) moved from Fulton County, GA, home to Atlanta, to King County, WA, home to Seattle. Going the other way: about 169 people a year (±147). Movers from Fulton County make up 0.5% 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 5,613 people a year (±2,048) moving from Georgia to Washington and about 3,488 people a year (±1,075) from Washington to Georgia — a net gain for Washington of about 2,125 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| DeKalb County, GA | 14,205 ±1,333 |
| Cobb County, GA | 10,929 ±1,229 |
| Clayton County, GA | 7,292 ±1,451 |
| Gwinnett County, GA | 4,421 ±716 |
| Forsyth County, GA | 3,851 ±812 |
| 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
125 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Atlanta (454 counting those licensed only inside Georgia). 74 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 7.7% of their 155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Movers IncUSDOT 1187702 | Doraville · 13 mi | 57 trucks | 16 | 0.0% of 5 |
| Atlanta Peach Movers IncUSDOT 797586 | Doraville · 14 mi | 39 trucks | 20 | 0.0% of 11 |
| Colonial Van Lines IncUSDOT 1727120 | Atlanta · 9 mi | 27 trucks | 9 | 33.3% of 3 |
| General Movers LLCUSDOT 1914057 | Lithonia · 16 mi | 25 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 3 |
| Wirks Moving & Storage IncUSDOT 1942465 | Marietta · 20 mi | 24 trucks | 26 | 0.0% of 6 |
| USA Family Moving of Atlanta LLCUSDOT 3447326 | Alpharetta · 25 mi | 22 trucks | 4 | — |
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 Georgia 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 Atlanta to Seattle
Insist on a survey
Over 2,679 miles the price is driven almost entirely by weight. A quote given without a video or in-home survey is a guess that gets revised upward on loading day, and at this distance the revision is expensive.
Keep full-value protection
It is the default on an interstate move. Signing it away for released value means 60 cents per pound, about $18 for a 30 lb television, after 2,679 miles of handling.
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 Atlanta
All routes from Atlanta, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta to Columbus, GA | ~105 mi | $473 – $630 |
| Atlanta to Chattanooga, TN | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Atlanta to Greenville, SC | ~159 mi | $716 – $954 |
| Atlanta to Birmingham, AL | ~163 mi | $734 – $978 |
| Atlanta to Augusta, GA | ~164 mi | $738 – $984 |
| Atlanta to Montgomery, AL | ~171 mi | $770 – $1,026 |
| Atlanta to Knoxville, TN | ~180 mi | $810 – $1,080 |
| Atlanta to Columbia, SC | ~225 mi | $1,013 – $1,350 |
Also moving to Seattle: from Tacoma, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Atlanta to Seattle moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Atlanta to Seattle?
From our published model, full-service movers over 2,679 miles cost about $9,042 – $12,056 for a studio, $12,056 – $16,074 for a two-bedroom home and $13,864 – $18,485 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Atlanta to Seattle take?
The drive is 6 days on the road (about 49 hours of driving), but the move usually takes 7 to 14 days because it moves on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Atlanta to Seattle?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $5,787 – $7,716 for a two-bedroom home, against $12,056 – $16,074 with full-service movers; a moving container is $8,680 – $11,573.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Atlanta to Seattle?
Yes. Atlanta is in Georgia and Seattle is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 125 listed movers within 30 miles of Atlanta hold it.
How many people move from Atlanta to Seattle each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 656 people a year (margin of error ±326) moved from Fulton County, which contains Atlanta, 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.