Moving from Maine to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Seattle it is about 2,895 miles and 6 days on the road (about 53 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,634 to 3,001 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.
- ~2,895 miPortland → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $13,028+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 640 people moved from Maine to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±526), and about 609 went the other way. Between Portland and Seattle it is about 2,895 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $13,028 – $17,370 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 16 movers based in Maine hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Maine to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 640 people a year (±526), against about 609 (±464) from Washington to Maine, so Washington gains about 31 people a year on this exchange. Maine is the 42nd-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County | Whatcom County | 162 ±143 |
| Cumberland County | King County | 95 ±149* |
| Cumberland County | Grays Harbor County | 89 ±128* |
| York County | Island County | 48 ±77* |
| Aroostook County | Clark County | 32 ±54* |
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.
Portland 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 Maine and Washington.
Cost of moving from Maine to Washington
At about 2,895 miles, full-service movers should land around $13,028 – $17,370 for a two-bedroom home and $14,982 – $19,975 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $9,380 – $12,506; a freight trailer is $6,253 – $8,338.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $9,771 – $13,028 | $7,035 – $9,380 | $4,690 – $6,253 |
| 1 bedroom | $11,725 – $15,633 | $8,442 – $11,256 | $5,628 – $7,504 |
| 2 bedrooms | $13,028 – $17,370 | $9,380 – $12,506 | $6,253 – $8,338 |
| 3 bedrooms | $14,982 – $19,975 | $10,787 – $14,382 | $7,191 – $9,588 |
| 4 bedrooms | $16,936 – $22,581 | $12,194 – $16,258 | $8,129 – $10,839 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $19,541 – $26,055 | $14,070 – $18,760 | $9,380 – $12,506 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,895 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 Maine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Spokane | ~2,634 mi | 7–14 days | $11,853 – $15,804 | $13,631 – $18,175 |
| Bangor to Spokane | ~2,676 mi | 7–14 days | $12,042 – $16,056 | $13,848 – $18,464 |
| Portland to Seattle | ~2,895 mi | 7–14 days | $13,028 – $17,370 | $14,982 – $19,975 |
| Portland to Tacoma | ~2,908 mi | 7–14 days | $13,086 – $17,448 | $15,049 – $20,065 |
| Bangor to Seattle | ~2,935 mi | 7–14 days | $13,208 – $17,610 | $15,189 – $20,251 |
| Portland to Olympia | ~2,936 mi | 7–14 days | $13,212 – $17,616 | $15,194 – $20,258 |
| Bangor to Tacoma | ~2,949 mi | 7–14 days | $13,271 – $17,694 | $15,261 – $20,348 |
| Portland to Vancouver | ~2,954 mi | 7–14 days | $13,293 – $17,724 | $15,287 – $20,383 |
| Bangor to Olympia | ~2,978 mi | 7–14 days | $13,401 – $17,868 | $15,411 – $20,548 |
| Bangor to Vancouver | ~3,001 mi | 7–14 days | $13,505 – $18,006 | $15,530 – $20,707 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Maine
10 of the 16 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 25 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 2 of 14 vehicle inspections (14.3%), below the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 2 of 25 driver inspections (8.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Bell Moving & Storage IncSouth Portland, ME · USDOT 1846942 | 7 | 1 of 3 | 2 of 7 |
| Allen's Transfer & Storage LLCAugusta, ME · USDOT 4357146 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
| Knowlton Moving and Storage CorpWarren, ME · USDOT 2371561 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| J C Moving LLCPortland, ME · USDOT 3266900 | 2 | 1 of 2 | 0 of 2 |
| Earle W Noyes & Sons Moving SpecialistsPortland, ME · USDOT 51022 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
| Gore Moving & Storage IncWindham, ME · USDOT 714881 | 2 | 0 of 1 | 0 of 2 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
39 listed household-goods carriers are based in Maine, 16 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Maine 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 Maine. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Maine
Maine to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Maine to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Seattle, the distance is about 2,895 miles. From our model that is $13,028 – $17,370 for a two-bedroom home and $14,982 – $19,975 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $9,380 – $12,506 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $6,253 – $8,338. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Maine and Washington, distances run from 2,634 to 3,001 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Maine to Washington take?
Portland to Seattle is 6 days on the road (about 53 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 Maine to Washington?
Yes. A move from Maine into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 39 listed movers based in Maine, 16 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Maine.
What is the cheapest way to move from Maine to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $6,253 – $8,338 for a two-bedroom home over 2,895 miles against $13,028 – $17,370 with full-service movers. A container, about $9,380 – $12,506, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Maine to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 640 people (±526) moved from Maine to Washington that year, against about 609 (±464) from Washington to Maine. That makes Maine the 42nd-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.