Moving from Missourito 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, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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. 8 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| 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.
What the interstate rules give you
A licensed carrier. Active interstate operating authority (an MC number) and a USDOT number, both checkable on the FMCSA register. A company that offers neither is a broker at best.
A written estimate before loading. Binding fixes the price for the listed inventory; non-binding follows the weighed shipment. The carrier cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate at delivery, with the balance billed within 30 days. Ask for binding not-to-exceed by name, after a survey.
Valuation. Released-value protection is included at 60 cents per pound per item; full-value protection is the upgrade worth buying for 2,006 miles of handling.
A delivery window, in writing. If it is on the bill of lading, missing it entitles you to delay costs. If it is not, it entitles you to an apology.
Interstate movers based in Missouri
245 household-goods carriers in Missouri are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- United Van Lines, Fenton · USDOT 77949 · 4731 trucks
- Day Transfer Company Inc, Cape Girardeau · USDOT 2441154 · 80 trucks
- Carlyle Van Lines Inc, Warrensburg · USDOT 279780 · 62 trucks
- Aero Mayflower Transit Company, Earth City · USDOT 73351 · 42 trucks
- Cord Moving And Storage Company, Earth City · USDOT 181102 · 35 trucks
At the Washington end
469 household-goods carriers are based in Washington — useful if you need a local crew after delivery. A local move inside Seattle runs about $475 – $775 for a two-bedroom home.
Timing the move
| Home size | October – April, mid-week | Summer weekend (+25%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $9,027 – $12,036 | $11,284 – $15,045 |
| 3 bedrooms | $10,381 – $13,841 | $12,976 – $17,301 |
Transit is 7 to 14 days. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer. Trailers on this corridor fill faster in summer, but crews and trucks are stretched, so windows get wider, not shorter.
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. Any move that crosses from Missouri into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, and the carrier must hold active interstate operating authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. Check both on the FMCSA register before you sign. Interstate carriers must give you a written estimate, the federal "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move" booklet, and access to an arbitration programme, and cannot demand more than 110% of a non-binding estimate before releasing your goods.
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 splits the difference and gives you days to load. On any of them, moving between October and April, mid-month and mid-week, is worth another 20 to 30 percent — a peak-season date puts the three-bedroom figure at $12,976 – $17,301 rather than $10,381 – $13,841.