Moving from Louisiana to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between New Orleans and Seattle it is about 2,447 miles and 5 days on the road (about 44 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,889 to 2,457 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.
- ~2,447 miNew Orleans → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $11,012+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 707 people moved from Louisiana to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±452), and about 402 went the other way. Between New Orleans and Seattle it is about 2,447 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $11,012 – $14,682 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 32 movers based in Louisiana hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Louisiana to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 707 people a year (±452), against about 402 (±488) from Washington to Louisiana, so Washington gains about 305 people a year on this exchange. Louisiana is the 40th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| East Baton Rouge Parish | Spokane County | 203 ±324* |
| St. John the Baptist Parish | Kitsap County | 112 ±163* |
| Acadia Parish | Snohomish County | 99 ±152* |
| Vernon Parish | Pierce County | 89 ±111* |
| Bossier Parish | Pierce County | 80 ±136* |
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.
New Orleans 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 Louisiana and Washington.
Cost of moving from Louisiana to Washington
At about 2,447 miles, full-service movers should land around $11,012 – $14,682 for a two-bedroom home and $12,663 – $16,884 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,928 – $10,571; a freight trailer is $5,286 – $7,047.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $8,259 – $11,012 | $5,946 – $7,928 | $3,964 – $5,286 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,910 – $13,214 | $7,135 – $9,514 | $4,757 – $6,343 |
| 2 bedrooms | $11,012 – $14,682 | $7,928 – $10,571 | $5,286 – $7,047 |
| 3 bedrooms | $12,663 – $16,884 | $9,118 – $12,157 | $6,078 – $8,104 |
| 4 bedrooms | $14,315 – $19,087 | $10,307 – $13,742 | $6,871 – $9,162 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $16,517 – $22,023 | $11,892 – $15,857 | $7,928 – $10,571 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,447 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 Louisiana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport to Spokane | ~1,889 mi | 7–14 days | $8,501 – $11,334 | $9,776 – $13,034 |
| Shreveport to Vancouver | ~2,078 mi | 7–14 days | $9,351 – $12,468 | $10,754 – $14,338 |
| Lafayette to Spokane | ~2,106 mi | 7–14 days | $9,477 – $12,636 | $10,899 – $14,531 |
| Shreveport to Tacoma | ~2,115 mi | 7–14 days | $9,518 – $12,690 | $10,945 – $14,594 |
| Shreveport to Seattle | ~2,122 mi | 7–14 days | $9,549 – $12,732 | $10,981 – $14,642 |
| Baton Rouge to Spokane | ~2,130 mi | 7–14 days | $9,585 – $12,780 | $11,023 – $14,697 |
| Shreveport to Olympia | ~2,132 mi | 7–14 days | $9,594 – $12,792 | $11,033 – $14,711 |
| New Orleans to Spokane | ~2,211 mi | 7–14 days | $9,950 – $13,266 | $11,442 – $15,256 |
| Lafayette to Vancouver | ~2,289 mi | 7–14 days | $10,301 – $13,734 | $11,846 – $15,794 |
| Baton Rouge to Vancouver | ~2,320 mi | 7–14 days | $10,440 – $13,920 | $12,006 – $16,008 |
| Lafayette to Tacoma | ~2,329 mi | 7–14 days | $10,481 – $13,974 | $12,053 – $16,070 |
| Lafayette to Seattle | ~2,336 mi | 7–14 days | $10,512 – $14,016 | $12,089 – $16,118 |
| Lafayette to Olympia | ~2,345 mi | 7–14 days | $10,553 – $14,070 | $12,135 – $16,181 |
| Baton Rouge to Tacoma | ~2,357 mi | 7–14 days | $10,607 – $14,142 | $12,197 – $16,263 |
| Baton Rouge to Seattle | ~2,364 mi | 7–14 days | $10,638 – $14,184 | $12,234 – $16,312 |
| Baton Rouge to Olympia | ~2,374 mi | 7–14 days | $10,683 – $14,244 | $12,285 – $16,381 |
| New Orleans to Vancouver | ~2,405 mi | 7–14 days | $10,823 – $14,430 | $12,446 – $16,595 |
| New Orleans to Tacoma | ~2,441 mi | 7–14 days | $10,985 – $14,646 | $12,632 – $16,843 |
| New Orleans to Seattle | ~2,447 mi | 7–14 days | $11,012 – $14,682 | $12,663 – $16,884 |
| New Orleans to Olympia | ~2,457 mi | 7–14 days | $11,057 – $14,742 | $12,715 – $16,953 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Louisiana
9 of the 32 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 51 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 6 of 24 vehicle inspections (25.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 8 of 51 driver inspections (15.7%, against 13.0%). With fewer than 30 vehicle inspections, a single out-of-service order moves that rate by several points, so treat it as a small sample. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie Storage and Transfer CoPort Barre, LA · USDOT 709375 | 20 | 3 of 11 | 1 of 20 |
| Advantage Moving and Storage IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 1407874 | 10 | 0 of 5 | 4 of 10 |
| American Moving and Storage of Leesville IncLeesville, LA · USDOT 205336 | 9 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 9 |
| American Machinery Movers IncJefferson, LA · USDOT 237453 | 3 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 3 |
| Atmosphere MoversMandeville, LA · USDOT 1043891 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Baton Rouge LLCBaton Rouge, LA · USDOT 1980694 | 2 | none inspected | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
70 listed household-goods carriers are based in Louisiana, 32 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Louisiana 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 Louisiana. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Louisiana
Louisiana to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Louisiana to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, New Orleans and Seattle, the distance is about 2,447 miles. From our model that is $11,012 – $14,682 for a two-bedroom home and $12,663 – $16,884 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,928 – $10,571 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $5,286 – $7,047. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Louisiana and Washington, distances run from 1,889 to 2,457 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Louisiana to Washington take?
New Orleans 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 Louisiana to Washington?
Yes. A move from Louisiana into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 70 listed movers based in Louisiana, 32 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Louisiana.
What is the cheapest way to move from Louisiana to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $5,286 – $7,047 for a two-bedroom home over 2,447 miles against $11,012 – $14,682 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,928 – $10,571, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Louisiana to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 707 people (±452) moved from Louisiana to Washington that year, against about 402 (±488) from Washington to Louisiana. That makes Louisiana the 40th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.