Moving from Oregonto Washington
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Portland and Seattle it is 174 miles and about 3 hours; the 15 city pairs we price between the two states run from 9 to 431 miles.
Prices from our published model, not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. We do not move anyone.
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 Oregon and Washington.
Cost of moving from Oregon to Washington
At 174 miles, full-service movers should land around $783 – $1,044 for a two-bedroom home and $900 – $1,201 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $564 – $752; a freight trailer is $376 – $501.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $587 – $783 | $423 – $564 | $282 – $376 |
| 1 bedroom | $705 – $940 | $507 – $677 | $338 – $451 |
| 2 bedrooms | $783 – $1,044 | $564 – $752 | $376 – $501 |
| 3 bedrooms | $900 – $1,201 | $648 – $864 | $432 – $576 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,018 – $1,357 | $733 – $977 | $489 – $651 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $1,175 – $1,566 | $846 – $1,128 | $564 – $752 |
Transport only, for 174 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 Oregon to Washington
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. 14 have a full route page with a map, transit and licensed movers.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland to Vancouver | ~9 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Salem to Vancouver | ~59 mi | Same day | $475 – $775 | $795 – $1,425 |
| Portland to Olympia | ~123 mi | 1–3 days | $554 – $738 | $637 – $849 |
| Eugene to Vancouver | ~130 mi | 1–3 days | $585 – $780 | $673 – $897 |
| Portland to Tacoma | ~140 mi | 1–3 days | $630 – $840 | $725 – $966 |
| Salem to Olympia | ~169 mi | 1–3 days | $761 – $1,014 | $875 – $1,166 |
| Portland to Seattle | 174 mi | 1–3 days | $783 – $1,044 | $900 – $1,201 |
| Salem to Tacoma | ~189 mi | 1–3 days | $851 – $1,134 | $978 – $1,304 |
| Salem to Seattle | ~218 mi | 1–3 days | $981 – $1,308 | $1,128 – $1,504 |
| Eugene to Olympia | ~241 mi | 1–3 days | $1,085 – $1,446 | $1,247 – $1,663 |
| Eugene to Tacoma | ~260 mi | 1–3 days | $1,170 – $1,560 | $1,346 – $1,794 |
| Eugene to Seattle | ~289 mi | 1–3 days | $1,301 – $1,734 | $1,496 – $1,994 |
| Portland to Spokane | ~338 mi | 1–3 days | $1,521 – $2,028 | $1,749 – $2,332 |
| Salem to Spokane | ~381 mi | 1–3 days | $1,715 – $2,286 | $1,972 – $2,629 |
| Eugene to Spokane | ~431 mi | 3–7 days | $1,940 – $2,586 | $2,230 – $2,974 |
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 174 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 Oregon
170 household-goods carriers in Oregon are active on the FMCSA register. The largest with interstate authority, by registered fleet:
- All Service Moving, Portland · USDOT 1863079 · 100 trucks
- Suddath Moving & Storage, Portland · USDOT 2482348 · 29 trucks
- Terminal Transfer Inc, Portland · USDOT 59571 · 25 trucks
- Cross Town Movers, Eugene · USDOT 985339 · 16 trucks
- Pdx Movers Llc, Tualatin · USDOT 2353055 · 15 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 | $783 – $1,044 | $979 – $1,305 |
| 3 bedrooms | $900 – $1,201 | $1,125 – $1,501 |
Transit is 1 to 3 days. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 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 Oregon
Oregon to Washington moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Oregon to Washington?
Between the two states' main cities, Portland and Seattle, the distance is 174 miles. From our model that is $783 – $1,044 for a two-bedroom home and $900 – $1,201 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $564 – $752 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $376 – $501. Across the 15 city pairs we price between Oregon and Washington, distances run from 9 to 431 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Oregon to Washington take?
Portland to Seattle is about 3 hours. The move itself typically takes 1 to 3 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a dedicated truck, because the corridor is too short to be worth consolidating. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 2 to 4 weeks, 4 to 6 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Oregon to Washington?
Yes. Any move that crosses from Oregon 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 Oregon to Washington?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $376 – $501 for a two-bedroom home over 174 miles against $783 – $1,044 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 $1,125 – $1,501 rather than $900 – $1,201.