Moving from Eugene, OR to Seattle, WA
About 289 miles across a state line, from Oregon into Washington, so the federal interstate rules apply from the first quote.
Distance estimated from city coordinates; the calculator measures your exact route. Prices from our published model, not quotes.
In short
Moving from Eugene, OR to Seattle, WA covers about 289 miles and is an interstate move. Full-service movers cost $1,301 – $1,734 for a two-bedroom home in our model, delivered in 1 to 3 days. About 201 people a year move between the two counties (Census).
The route
A short interstate haul: 289 miles, about 5 hours of driving. Long enough to be priced on weight, short enough that most carriers run it on a dedicated truck rather than pooling your goods with other shipments — a two-bedroom home typically runs $1,301 – $1,734. That means a tight delivery date and far less handling.
- Move type
- Interstate move
- Driving
- about 5 hours
- Usually moves on
- a dedicated truck
- Book ahead
- 2 to 4 weeks
Cost of moving from Eugene to Seattle
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $975 – $1,301 | $702 – $936 | $468 – $624 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,170 – $1,561 | $843 – $1,124 | $562 – $749 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,301 – $1,734 | $936 – $1,248 | $624 – $832 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,496 – $1,994 | $1,077 – $1,436 | $718 – $957 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,691 – $2,254 | $1,217 – $1,623 | $812 – $1,082 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,951 – $2,601 | $1,405 – $1,873 | $936 – $1,248 |
Transport only, for an estimated 289 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.
Worked example: a two-bedroom home, Eugene to Seattle
289 miles × 2.0 (two-bedroom size multiplier) × $2.50 (full-service rate) = $1,445. The range runs 10% under that to 20% over: $1,301 to $1,734, transport only. Every parameter is on the methodology page; moving cost per mile explains why the rate falls with distance.
How many people move from Eugene to Seattle
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates that about 201 people a year (±113) moved from Lane County, OR, home to Eugene, to King County, WA, home to Seattle. Going the other way: about 289 people a year (±136). Movers from Lane County make up 0.2% of the 120,669 people a year who moved into King County from another county or state.
At state level, the 2024 survey counts about 32,341 people a year (±4,186) moving from Oregon to Washington and about 20,388 people a year (±3,359) from Washington to Oregon — a net gain for Washington of about 11,953 people a year.
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR | 1,614 ±335 |
| Linn County, OR | 1,226 ±374 |
| Benton County, OR | 923 ±259 |
| Douglas County, OR | 845 ±365 |
| Marion County, OR | 743 ±244 |
| County | People a year |
|---|---|
| Snohomish County, WA | 11,035 ±1,105 |
| Pierce County, WA | 10,614 ±1,241 |
| Los Angeles County, CA | 5,175 ±949 |
| Santa Clara County, CA | 3,095 ±777 |
| Maricopa County, AZ | 2,717 ±795 |
Licensed movers at each end
11 household-goods carriers with interstate authority are based within 30 miles of Eugene (17 counting those licensed only inside Oregon). 8 of them had a roadside inspection in the last 24 months, and 10.5% of their 19 vehicle inspections ended with a truck put out of service. The largest by registered fleet:
| Carrier | Based in | Size | Inspections, 24 mo | Vehicle out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Town MoversUSDOT 985339 | Eugene · 7 mi | 16 trucks | 6 | 0.0% of 4 |
| Bertsch Moving & Storage Co IncUSDOT 528164 | Corvallis · 30 mi | 11 trucks | 0 | — |
| Active Transfer IncUSDOT 249136 | Eugene · 7 mi | 9 trucks | 0 | — |
| Emerald Moving IncUSDOT 1313831 | Eugene · 7 mi | 8 trucks | 2 | 0.0% of 1 |
| Skinny Wimp Moving of EugeneUSDOT 3270761 | Eugene · 7 mi | 6 trucks | 0 | — |
| Big Boy Movers LLCUSDOT 4176141 | Lowell · 21 mi | 4 trucks | 4 | 66.7% of 3 |
How these figures are calculated
At the Seattle end
For a local crew after delivery, the largest licensed carriers within 30 miles of Seattle: American Relocation Services Aff Aes Transportation (Fife, 86 trucks), Hogland Transfer Co (Everett, 67 trucks), CMS Relocation & Logistics (Kent, 59 trucks), Hansen Bros Moving & Storage (Bellevue, 46 trucks).
Rules that apply to this move
Because the truck crosses from Oregon into Washington, 49 CFR Part 375 applies: a written estimate before loading, no more than 110% of a non-binding estimate collected at delivery, and full-value protection unless you choose released value in writing. See binding vs non-binding estimates and valuation explained.
Before you book Eugene to Seattle
Ask whether it is hourly or flat
At 289 miles some carriers still quote hourly plus mileage rather than by weight. Get both numbers so you can compare like with like — hourly can win on a short haul with easy access at both ends.
Confirm it is a one-day run
Most carriers cover this distance in a single day, which avoids an overnight charge and a second crew. If a quote assumes two days, ask why.
Arriving in Seattle
A local move inside Seattle later — across town, out of temporary housing — is billed by the hour: about $535 – $873 for a two-bedroom home and $903 – $1,614 for three bedrooms. The nearest cities we cover from Seattle are Tacoma (about 29 mi), Olympia (about 55 mi), Vancouver (about 160 mi).
Other routes from Eugene
All routes from Eugene, nearest first.
| Route | Distance | 2-bedroom, movers |
|---|---|---|
| Eugene to Salem, OR | ~72 mi | $515 – $859 |
| Eugene to Portland, OR | ~121 mi | $545 – $726 |
| Eugene to Vancouver, WA | ~130 mi | $585 – $780 |
| Eugene to Boise, ID | ~402 mi | $1,809 – $2,412 |
| Eugene to Roseville, CA | ~439 mi | $1,976 – $2,634 |
| Eugene to Sacramento, CA | ~451 mi | $2,030 – $2,706 |
| Eugene to San Francisco, CA | ~506 mi | $2,277 – $3,036 |
| Eugene to San Jose, CA | ~546 mi | $2,457 – $3,276 |
Also moving to Seattle: from Tacoma, WA, from Olympia, WA, from Vancouver, WA, from Portland, OR.
Eugene to Seattle moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Eugene to Seattle?
From our published model, full-service movers over about 289 miles cost about $975 – $1,301 for a studio, $1,301 – $1,734 for a two-bedroom home and $1,496 – $1,994 for a three-bedroom home, transport only; packing, storage and specialty items are extra.
How long does a move from Eugene to Seattle take?
The drive is about 5 hours, but the move usually takes 1 to 3 days because it moves on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Ask for the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
What is the cheapest way to move from Eugene to Seattle?
Loading a freight trailer yourself: about $624 – $832 for a two-bedroom home, against $1,301 – $1,734 with full-service movers; a moving container is $936 – $1,248.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Eugene to Seattle?
Yes. Eugene is in Oregon and Seattle is in Washington, so the carrier needs active FMCSA interstate authority (an MC number) as well as a USDOT number. 11 listed movers within 30 miles of Eugene hold it.
How many people move from Eugene to Seattle each year?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2016–2020) estimates about 201 people a year (margin of error ±113) moved from Lane County, which contains Eugene, to King County, which contains Seattle.
Sources for this page
The published cost model; US Census Bureau ACS migration flows (± is the 90% margin of error); the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Safety Measurement System; 49 CFR Part 375. Data last refreshed September 24, 2026.