Moving from Mississippi to Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Jackson and Seattle it is about 2,312 miles and 5 days on the road (about 42 hours of driving); the 10 city pairs we price between the two states run from 2,070 to 2,485 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.
- ~2,312 miJackson → Seattle
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $10,404+2-bedroom, movers
- 10City routes priced
In short
About 294 people moved from Mississippi to Washington in 2024 (Census estimate, ±303), and about 788 went the other way. Between Jackson and Seattle it is about 2,312 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $10,404 – $13,872 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 41 movers based in Mississippi hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Mississippi to Washington
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 294 people a year (±303), against about 788 (±701) from Washington to Mississippi, so Washington loses about 494 people a year on this exchange. Mississippi is the 46th-largest of the 48 states sending people to Washington; Washington took in about 221,646 from other states in all. The margin of error is as large as the estimate, so read it as a handful of households rather than a count.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Grenada County | King County | 222 ±317* |
| Lafayette County | Thurston County | 50 ±77* |
| Lauderdale County | Snohomish County | 39 ±46* |
| Lauderdale County | Pierce County | 36 ±46* |
| Adams County | King County | 33 ±50* |
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.
Jackson 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 Mississippi and Washington.
Cost of moving from Mississippi to Washington
At about 2,312 miles, full-service movers should land around $10,404 – $13,872 for a two-bedroom home and $11,965 – $15,953 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $7,491 – $9,988; a freight trailer is $4,994 – $6,659.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $7,803 – $10,404 | $5,618 – $7,491 | $3,745 – $4,994 |
| 1 bedroom | $9,364 – $12,485 | $6,742 – $8,989 | $4,495 – $5,993 |
| 2 bedrooms | $10,404 – $13,872 | $7,491 – $9,988 | $4,994 – $6,659 |
| 3 bedrooms | $11,965 – $15,953 | $8,615 – $11,486 | $5,743 – $7,657 |
| 4 bedrooms | $13,525 – $18,034 | $9,738 – $12,984 | $6,492 – $8,656 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $15,606 – $20,808 | $11,236 – $14,982 | $7,491 – $9,988 |
Transport only, for an estimated 2,312 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 Mississippi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson to Spokane | ~2,070 mi | 7–14 days | $9,315 – $12,420 | $10,712 – $14,283 |
| Gulfport to Spokane | ~2,233 mi | 7–14 days | $10,049 – $13,398 | $11,556 – $15,408 |
| Jackson to Vancouver | ~2,279 mi | 7–14 days | $10,256 – $13,674 | $11,794 – $15,725 |
| Jackson to Tacoma | ~2,308 mi | 7–14 days | $10,386 – $13,848 | $11,944 – $15,925 |
| Jackson to Seattle | ~2,312 mi | 7–14 days | $10,404 – $13,872 | $11,965 – $15,953 |
| Jackson to Olympia | ~2,326 mi | 7–14 days | $10,467 – $13,956 | $12,037 – $16,049 |
| Gulfport to Vancouver | ~2,435 mi | 7–14 days | $10,958 – $14,610 | $12,601 – $16,802 |
| Gulfport to Tacoma | ~2,467 mi | 7–14 days | $11,102 – $14,802 | $12,767 – $17,022 |
| Gulfport to Seattle | ~2,473 mi | 7–14 days | $11,129 – $14,838 | $12,798 – $17,064 |
| Gulfport to Olympia | ~2,485 mi | 7–14 days | $11,183 – $14,910 | $12,860 – $17,147 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Mississippi
23 of the 41 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 502 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 55 of 250 vehicle inspections (22.0%), above the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 21 of 502 driver inspections (4.2%, against 13.0%). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLCGulfport, MS · USDOT 1043597 | 235 | 33 of 109 | 2 of 235 |
| Morgan Van Lines IncBooneville, MS · USDOT 151057 | 180 | 14 of 87 | 2 of 180 |
| Long's Transfer & Storage IncPascagoula, MS · USDOT 243834 | 22 | 0 of 17 | 0 of 22 |
| Armstrong RelocationMadison, MS · USDOT 1925341 | 6 | 0 of 4 | 2 of 6 |
| Two Men and A TruckGulfport, MS · USDOT 2362630 | 6 | 0 of 3 | 1 of 6 |
| Flat Rate Moving Tupelo LLCTupelo, MS · USDOT 3628153 | 6 | 2 of 4 | 0 of 6 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
52 listed household-goods carriers are based in Mississippi, 41 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Mississippi 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 Mississippi. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Mississippi
Mississippi to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Mississippi to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Jackson and Seattle, the distance is about 2,312 miles. From our model that is $10,404 – $13,872 for a two-bedroom home and $11,965 – $15,953 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $7,491 – $9,988 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $4,994 – $6,659. Across the 10 city pairs we price between Mississippi and Washington, distances run from 2,070 to 2,485 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Mississippi to Washington take?
Jackson to Seattle is 5 days on the road (about 42 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 Mississippi to Washington?
Yes. A move from Mississippi into Washington is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 52 listed movers based in Mississippi, 41 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Mississippi.
What is the cheapest way to move from Mississippi to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $4,994 – $6,659 for a two-bedroom home over 2,312 miles against $10,404 – $13,872 with full-service movers. A container, about $7,491 – $9,988, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Mississippi to Washington each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 294 people (±303) moved from Mississippi to Washington that year, against about 788 (±701) from Washington to Mississippi. That makes Mississippi the 46th-largest source of new residents for Washington among the states.