Moving from Missouri to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Saint Louis and Seattle it is about 2,006 miles and 5 days on the road (about 36 hours of driving); the 20 city pairs we price between the two states run from 1,497 to 2,030 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.
- ~2,006 miSaint Louis → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $9,027+2-bedroom, movers
- 20City routes priced
In short
About 1,494 people moved from Missouri to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±684), and about 2,244 went the other way. Between Saint Louis and Seattle it is about 2,006 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $9,027 – $12,036 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 132 movers based in Missouri hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Missouri to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,494 people a year (±684), against about 2,244 (±827) from Washington to Missouri, so Washington loses about 750 people a year on this exchange. Missouri is the 34th-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | Pierce County | 412 ±281 |
| Jackson County | King County | 191 ±204* |
| Franklin County | Clark County | 130 ±189* |
| Buchanan County | Grays Harbor County | 109 ±112* |
| St. Charles County | Snohomish County | 95 ±131* |
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.
Saint Louis 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 Missouri and Washington.
Cost of moving from Missouri to Washington
At about 2,006 miles, full-service movers should land around $9,027 – $12,036 for a two-bedroom home and $10,381 – $13,841 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $6,499 – $8,666; a freight trailer is $4,333 – $5,777.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $6,770 – $9,027 | $4,875 – $6,499 | $3,250 – $4,333 |
| 1 bedroom | $8,124 – $10,832 | $5,849 – $7,799 | $3,900 – $5,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $9,027 – $12,036 | $6,499 – $8,666 | $4,333 – $5,777 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,381 – $13,841 | $7,474 – $9,966 | $4,983 – $6,644 |
| 4 bedrooms | $11,735 – $15,647 | $8,449 – $11,266 | $5,633 – $7,510 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $13,541 – $18,054 | $9,749 – $12,999 | $6,499 – $8,666 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,006 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 Missouri 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City to Spokane | ~1,497 mi | 7–14 days | $6,737 – $8,982 | $7,747 – $10,329 |
| Columbia to Spokane | ~1,620 mi | 7–14 days | $7,290 – $9,720 | $8,383 – $11,178 |
| Springfield to Spokane | ~1,653 mi | 7–14 days | $7,439 – $9,918 | $8,554 – $11,406 |
| Kansas City to Vancouver | ~1,743 mi | 7–14 days | $7,844 – $10,458 | $9,020 – $12,027 |
| Saint Louis to Spokane | ~1,747 mi | 7–14 days | $7,862 – $10,482 | $9,041 – $12,054 |
| Kansas City to Seattle | ~1,752 mi | 7–14 days | $7,884 – $10,512 | $9,067 – $12,089 |
| Kansas City to Tacoma | ~1,752 mi | 7–14 days | $7,884 – $10,512 | $9,067 – $12,089 |
| Kansas City to Olympia | ~1,773 mi | 7–14 days | $7,979 – $10,638 | $9,175 – $12,234 |
| Columbia to Vancouver | ~1,874 mi | 7–14 days | $8,433 – $11,244 | $9,698 – $12,931 |
| Columbia to Seattle | ~1,878 mi | 7–14 days | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Columbia to Tacoma | ~1,878 mi | 7–14 days | $8,451 – $11,268 | $9,719 – $12,958 |
| Springfield to Vancouver | ~1,887 mi | 7–14 days | $8,492 – $11,322 | $9,765 – $13,020 |
| Columbia to Olympia | ~1,901 mi | 7–14 days | $8,555 – $11,406 | $9,838 – $13,117 |
| Springfield to Tacoma | ~1,903 mi | 7–14 days | $8,564 – $11,418 | $9,848 – $13,131 |
| Springfield to Seattle | ~1,905 mi | 7–14 days | $8,573 – $11,430 | $9,858 – $13,145 |
| Springfield to Olympia | ~1,923 mi | 7–14 days | $8,654 – $11,538 | $9,952 – $13,269 |
| Saint Louis to Seattle | ~2,006 mi | 7–14 days | $9,027 – $12,036 | $10,381 – $13,841 |
| Saint Louis to Vancouver | ~2,006 mi | 7–14 days | $9,027 – $12,036 | $10,381 – $13,841 |
| Saint Louis to Tacoma | ~2,008 mi | 7–14 days | $9,036 – $12,048 | $10,391 – $13,855 |
| Saint Louis to Olympia | ~2,030 mi | 7–14 days | $9,135 – $12,180 | $10,505 – $14,007 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Missouri
51 of the 132 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 2,422 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 298 of 1,266 vehicle inspections (23.5%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 131 of 2,416 driver inspections (5.4%, against 13.0%). 1 carrier has an acute or critical violation found in an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Van LinesFenton, MO · USDOT 77949 | 2,112 | 268 of 1,102 | 71 of 2,110 |
| Carlyle Van Lines IncWarrensburg, MO · USDOT 279780 | 78 | 10 of 35 | 5 of 78 |
| Day Transfer Company IncCape Girardeau, MO · USDOT 2441154 | 45 | 11 of 27 | 6 of 45 |
| Modern Piano MovingSullivan, MO · USDOT 454870 | 19 | 0 of 8 | 1 of 19 |
| Pack and Load Moving and Storage LLCSaint Louis, MO · USDOT 4345256 | 15 | 0 of 8 | 7 of 15 |
| All My Sons Moving & Storage of Kansas LLCKansas City, MO · USDOT 1980643 | 11 | 0 of 8 | 0 of 11 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
238 listed household-goods carriers are based in Missouri, 132 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Missouri 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 Missouri. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Missouri
Missouri to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Missouri to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Saint Louis and Seattle, the distance is about 2,006 miles. From our model that is $9,027 – $12,036 for a two-bedroom home and $10,381 – $13,841 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $6,499 – $8,666 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,333 – $5,777. Across the 20 city pairs we price between Missouri and Washington, distances run from 1,497 to 2,030 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Missouri to Washington take?
Saint Louis to Seattle is 5 days on the road (about 36 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 Missouri to Washington?
Yes. A move from Missouri into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 238 listed movers based in Missouri, 132 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Missouri.
What is the cheapest way to move from Missouri to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,333 – $5,777 for a two-bedroom home over 2,006 miles against $9,027 – $12,036 with full-service movers. A container, about $6,499 – $8,666, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Missouri to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,494 people (±684) moved from Missouri to Washington that year, against about 2,244 (±827) from Washington to Missouri. That makes Missouri the 34th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.